Top 3 Blog Posts of 2020
Throughout the year, we share advice and resources in our blog posts that may help you pursue financial independence through work. You can find information about how to craft a resume or handle a job interview; explore resources to help you identify and plan your work goals; and discover helpful Social Security Work Incentives as you transition to the workplace.
We're taking a look back and sharing the top 3 blog posts of 2020.
Be on the Lookout for Fake Social Security Calls
Social Security phone scams are the #1 type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and Social Security. Don't be fooled by phone scammers pretending to be government employees! Find out what you can do to protect your personal information and learn what to do if you receive a suspicious call from someone pretending to be from Social Security.
#ADAat30: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Working from Home
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to working from home? You may have questions about reasonable accommodations for work or your rights when it comes to working from home. This blog post explains how the ADA protects people with disabilities who are working or want to work from home.
4 Tips for Working from Home
Employment is starting to look a little different as more of us work from home or consider careers that allow that option. This means adapting to a new environment. We're sharing 4 tips to help you succeed while working from home.
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About Ticket to Work
There's a lot to consider when job searching, and it can be tough trying to do everything on your own. Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) and want to work. The Ticket Program is free and voluntary. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
By participating in the Ticket Program, you'll have access to a wide variety of services from Ticket Program service providers that offer free short- and long-term supports to help you find and maintain employment.
Learn more
To learn more about the Ticket Program, visit choosework.ssa.gov or call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket Program Find Help tool.
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