Using Assistive Technology in the Workplace
In this guest blog post by Able Data, learn about assistive technology (AT) that may help you succeed in the work place as a person with a disability. Find AT options that can be used in office and non-office settings that could help boost your productivity.Topics: accommodations, blind, career, deaf, employers, job accommodations, resources, supported employment, tools and tipsCategories: Success on the JobYou Asked, We Answer! Ticket to Work and Reasonable Accommodations
Our July WISE webinar featured the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and discussed reasonable accommodations in the workplace. If you missed the webinar, today's blog post answers top questions that we received from attendees. Read and find out how reasonable accommodations can affect your path to work.Money Mondays: Managing Money in a Digital World
Managing your money from home can be easy with online and mobile banking options. Read this month’s Money Mondays blog post to find out how you can manage your banking accounts and finances without visiting a bank branch.Topics: blind, budgeting, financial literacy, financial wellness, money management, money mondays, resources, tools and tipsCategories: Financial IndependenceFinding Work through LinkedIn
Once you have your LinkedIn profile set up, you can start connecting with professional contacts and potential employers. Follow our tips to help you get noticed, engage with employers and find the job that you want.Categories: Find A JobAn Introduction to LinkedIn
LinkedIn can help you connect with professional contacts and potential employers. Learn how to set up a strong profile to show off your professional experience and skills and advance your job search.Categories: Find A JobStart Your Job Search at an August Career Fair
Advance your job search at a career fair this month! Throughout August, career fairs will take place nationwide both in person and online. Meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings.Policy at Work: Celebrating 27 Years of the ADA
Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Read today's blog post to learn how the ADA has affected Jennifer Sheehy, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, and her career path.Topics: accommodations, ada, budgeting, career, department of labor, job accommodations, resources, ssdi, ssi, supported employmentCategories: Government ProgramsMake Everyday Adaptive Equipment, Tools & Services Count at Work
Certain items or services that you use in your daily life outside of work are also important to your workplace success. You are responsible for paying for these things, but today's Work Incentives Wednesdays post shares how Work Incentives can help you save money to afford what you need to achieve your goals.Topics: accommodations, ada, budgeting, financial wellness, job accommodations, job search, money management, resources, ssdi, ssi, work incentives, work incentives wednesdaysCategories: Government ProgramsYou Asked, We Answer! Ticket to Work for Young Adults
Our 2017 WISE webinar offered advice and employment support resources for young adults with disabilities. If you missed the webinar or you're looking for more information, today's blog post answers top questions from the webinar.Topics: career, education, employment network, faqs, find a job, internship, job search, resources, service provider, supported employment, tools and tips, training, wise webinarCategories: EventsMaking Interviews Accessible for You
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations when interviewing for a job. Learn more about accommodations and how to request them during the application process in today's blog post.
Categories: Find A JobMoney Mondays: The (Low and No) Cost of Reasonable Accommodations
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Read today's Money Mondays to learn more about the cost of accommodations and who pays for them.Make Working from Home Work for You
Lisa and Lori, who both have found success with the help of Ticket to Work, share their stories and tips about working from home. Read to find out what you should know about this accommodation and how you can take steps that may help you succeed.Start Your Job Search at a July Career Fair
Advance your job search at a career fair this month! Throughout July, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings.Work Incentives Wednesdays: Medicaid While Working
In today's Work Incentives Wednesdays post, we talk about Section 1619(b) of the Social Security Act. 1619(b), also known as Medicaid While Working, helps you keep your Medicaid coverage as you start working. Read today’s blog post to learn more. Topics: career, health, health care, resources, ssi, supported employment, work incentives, work incentives wednesdaysCategories: Government ProgramsFederal Pathways Programs: A Great Way to Use Your Education
Guest blogger Carmen Andújar-Carreras of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management introduces us to employment opportunities through the federal Pathways Programs. Learn more about the 3 Pathways Programs and how they help young adults start their careers.Topics: career, education, find a job, internship, job search, mentoring, supported employment, training, young adultsCategories: Government ProgramsJoin us for our Next Twitter Chat: Employment for People with Disabilities
Check out today's blog post, learn more about our June 29, 2017 Twitter chat with the Campaign for Disability Employment, including some of the questions we'll be asking and answering.
Topics: career, department of labor, faqs, find a job, friends and family, job search, mentoring, resources, service provider, success stories, supported employment, tools and tips, twitter, wise webinarCategories: EventsYou Asked, We Answer! Ticket to Work for People with Mental Illness
In today's blog post, we review information and resources that were shared during our May WISE webinar on Ticket to Work for People with Mental Illness. Read to find resources that could help you on your path to recovery.Topics: career, faqs, health, job search, mental illness, resources, supported employment, tools and tips, wise webinarCategories: EventsMoney Mondays: Advice You Can Take to the Bank
As you start working and earning a paycheck, opening a checking or savings account can help you reach your financial goals. Read today's Money Mondays blog post to learn what you need to consider before opening an account.
Topics: budgeting, financial literacy, financial wellness, money management, money mondays, resources, tools and tipsCategories: Financial IndependenceHelping Our Heroes: Ticket to Work and America's Veterans
Read Helping Our Heroes to read about the Ticket to Work program's participation at the annual National Coalition for Homeless Veterans conference. We also share how the Ticket program can help veterans with disabilities find their path to work.Categories: EventsStart Your Job Search at a June Career Fair
Advance your job search at a career fair this month! Throughout June, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings.
Work Incentives Wednesdays: Making the Grade at School and Work
Find out how the Student Earned Income Exclusion may help students who receive SSI save money as they go to school or receive job training. Read today’s Work Incentives Wednesdays blog post to learn more!
You Asked, We Answer! Working with a Federal Contractor
Check out today’s blog post, You Asked, We Answer! Working with a Federal Contractor, to find answers to top questions from our April Wise Webinar. You’ll learn about what Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 can mean for you career path.
Mental Health Month: Managing Stress During Your Job Search
Stress during a job search may affect your mental health. During Mental Health Month, we look at tips to help you manage stress and stay healthy while you begin or continue your job search.
Money Mondays: Wage Reporting - Myths, Tips and Ticket to Work
Wage reporting can play a major role in avoiding overpayments from Social Security. Read our Money Mondays blog post to learn the truth about common wage reporting myths and find out what you need to do to avoid overpayments.Topics: budgeting, financial literacy, financial wellness, money management, money mondays, overpayment, self-employment, taxes, tools and tipsCategories: Financial IndependenceA Better Cover Letter
Writing cover letters can be tough, but you can learn what to include in yours in today’s blog post. Read to find out how to get your cover letter noticed by employers and whether you should disclose your disability.Categories: Find A JobResumes: The Key to Opening Interview Doors
Resumes provide potential employers a quick way to learn about you and your skills. Today’s guest blogger shares tips to help you create a strong resume and get interviews and job offers!Categories: Find A JobStart Your Job Search at a May Career Fair
Throughout the month of May, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings. Advance your job search at a career fair this month!
Missed our Twitter chat? Check out the resources and transcript!
If you missed our March Twitter chat about the ABLE Act, read today’s blog post. You’ll find resources that were shared during the event and the transcript to learn how ABLE can help certain people with disabilities save money.
Work Incentives Wednesdays: What are Work Incentives?
Work Incentives may help make the transition to the workplace easier. Learn what Work Incentives are and how they may be able to help you in your path to financial independence by reading today’s Work Incentives Wednesdays blog post.
Exploring Community Service as a Pathway to Employment
Volunteering can offer valuable experience on your path to work! Read our National Volunteer Week blog post to learn more about what volunteering can mean for you and your job search.Tapping New Talent: People with Autism
Today’s blog post celebrates Autism Awareness Month. Read more to learn how our guest blogger has helped people with Autism in his community find job training and success in the work place through their Project SEARCH programs.Money Mondays: National Financial Literacy Month
We’re celebrating Financial Literacy Month in this month’s Money Mondays blog post. Check it out to find resources about personal finances and learn how you can start making better financial choices.You Asked, We Answer! Financial Independence and the ABLE Act
Read today’s blog post where we share and answer the top 3 questions you asked about the ABLE Act. Learn more about ABLE accounts and access the WISE webinar archives to find the March webinar.
Register Now for the April 26 Webinar
Find out how to register for the April 26 WISE webinar, Working with a Federal Contractor. Attend the webinar to learn more about Section 503 of the Rehabilitation of 1973 and how guidelines for federal contractors can help people with disabilities find a job.Start Your Job Search at an April Career Fair
Throughout the month of April, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings. Advance your job search at a career fair this month!
Ticket to Work and Transitioning to Adulthood
Read today’s blog post to learn more about the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service’s new resource, A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities. Find out what supports and planning tools are available for youth with disabilities as they transition into adulthood.Money Mondays: Establishing and Strengthening Credit
Our Money Mondays blog series discusses financial goals and managing money. “Establishing and Strengthening Credit” discusses how you can build a credit history if you don’t have credit. It also offers options for people with low credit scores to improve their credit.Work Incentives Wednesdays: Impairment-Related Work Expenses
Our monthly blog series, Work Incentives Wednesdays, explores how Social Security helps people with disabilities transition to work. In this month’s blog post, learn how Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE) can help you afford the items and services you need for success.Join us for ABLE Events in March!
The Ticket to Work program team is excited for our two ABLE events in March! Register now for the March 22 national WISE webinar: Achieving Financial Independence with Ticket to Work and the ABLE Act. Then learn how you can join our March 24 Twitter chat and learn more about ABLE accounts.You Asked, We Answer! Choosing a Service Provider That’s Right for You
Our February WISE webinar is now available in the archives. Access the webinar and find answers to the top questions from last month’s webinar.ABLE Programs Update
Learn more about the ABLE account and the programs that can help certain people with disabilities save money. In today’s blog post, find out which states have programs and what qualifications you need to open one of these special tax-advantaged savings programs.
Celebrating Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Because March is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month, we take a look at job accommodations that can help people with CP find success in the workplace. We also talk about Shileta, an individual with CP who found work and success using the Ticket to Work program.Healthy Choices on Your Journey to Work
To celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, we're sharing information on the importance of a healthy diet and what you need to consider when it comes to making healthy choices on your journey to work. Learn about some of the healthy choices you can make and what kind of job accommodations you may need to maintain your dietary needs.Start Your Job Search at a March Career Fair
Throughout the month of March, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings. Advance your job search at a career fair this month!
Choosing Telework
If you’re a person with a disability who’s looking for work, it’s important to think about what kind of job accommodations can work for you. In celebration of Telecommuter Appreciation Week, Tracie DeFreitas of the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) shares why working from home can help people with disabilities find or return to work.Work Incentives Wednesdays: Plan to Achieve Self Support
Our monthly blog series, Work Incentives Wednesdays, explores how Social Security helps people with disabilities transition to work. In this month’s blog post, learn how the Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) can help you save money for your goals.
Meet Your Employment Team: ENs and State VR agencies
In Part 2 of our blog series about service providers, learn about State VR agencies and ENs. Find out how these two Ticket to Work service providers can help you reach your work goals with services like skills training, resume tips, and even job placement!Money Mondays: What is Credit?
Our Money Mondays blog series discusses financial goals and managing money. “What is Credit?” explains credit basics and the importance of checking your credit report as you start your job search.Meet Your Employment Team: WIPA Projects and PABSS Organizations
In Part 1 of our two-part series on service providers, you’ll learn more about WIPA projects and PABSS organizations. These two Ticket to Work service providers can help you as you work toward your career and financial goals.Register Now for the February 22 Webinar
Register for the February 22 national WISE webinar: Choosing the Service Provider That’s Right for You! You will learn about the Ticket to Work program and how Work Incentives and service providers can help you achieve your work goals.Start Your Job Search at a February Career Fair
Throughout the month of February, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings. Advance your job search at a career fair this month!
Goal Setting
Learn more about setting SMART goals as you join or rejoin the workforce. Your goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
The Ticket to Work Program Team Raises Awareness in 2016
Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) program team was busy promoting the Ticket program to beneficiaries, family members, employment professionals and other partners at conferences nationwide in 2016. Learn more about the conferences we attended.Categories: EventsMentoring Matters
For the past 15 years, by Presidential Proclamation, January has been designated National Mentoring Month. You may have seen #MentorIRL across social media in recognition of this year's theme, Mentor In Real Life. This Choose Work blog post describes one mentor's personal experience."Ticket to Work Changed My Life": New Success Story Featuring Lori
Lori has come a long way from the little girl who was paralyzed with fear. Today, she works for Employment Options as a Senior Marketing Liaison. After struggling with anxiety and depression, Lori decided she was ready to work again. Read Lori’s Ticket to Work success story to learn more.Categories: Success on the JobRegister Now for the January 25 Webinar
Register for the January 25 national WISE webinar: Make it Happen: The Ticket to Financial Freedom. You will gain basic financial knowledge such as budgeting or expense tracking, understand tax benefits that may apply to you, and learn about asset building and how it can help you.Blindness, Working and Work Incentives: Answers To Your Questions
Are you blind and receiving Social Security disability benefits? Do you have questions about employment supports to help you prepare for work and understand what may happen to your benefits while you work? Look no further for answers!What Every Job Seeker Should Know - Part 2
Part 1 introduced the Individual Work Plan (IWP), an agreement between you and your EN to help you reach your employment goals. This second part looks at your side of the Individual Work Plan (IWP) agreement and the benefits of investing in your future!
What Every Job Seeker Should Know - Part 1
Ticket to Work connects you to a variety of service providers ready to support you on your journey to financial independence. This feature focuses on some of the supports offered through providers known as Employment Networks (ENs).
Start the New Year with Ticket to Work
Ticket to Work may be what you are looking for. Start 2017 with a fresh look at the program and how it can help you meet your employment goals.
Emergency Preparedness at Work: Planning is Important
Does your employer have a disaster preparedness plan? Does it accommodate people with disabilities? If your employer has a disaster or emergency plan, talk to your supervisor or human resources department to ensure that employees with disabilities are included in the plan.
Getting to Know the ABLE Act
Similar to a 529 College Savings account, anyone can contribute to an ABLE account belonging to a qualified individual with a disability, including friends, family and the individual him- or herself.
Categories: Government ProgramsRegister Now for the December 21 Webinar
Register now for the December 21 national WISE webinar which will address common myths about how working will affect your cash disability benefits and Medicare or Medicaid.
Self-Employment: Is it Right for You?
Self-employment is a learned skill anyone can develop. With the right support, the door to self-sufficiency is open to anyone. Every new business owner can benefit from a support group to provide information and encouragement.
Help for Young People Considering their Future - Part 4
Internships are opportunities to learn about a job and gain experience working with an employer over a set period of time. They can be paid or unpaid, and part time or full time. Most are connected to education programs and last between four weeks and a year.
Informational Interviews: Learn from Others about a Job or Career
If you have a disability and are thinking of going back to work or working for the first time, an "informational interview" is a great way to find out about a type of job or career at a company or in a field that interests you. You can do this even when there’s no job opening.
Find Ticket to Work at the TASH Conference in St. Louis, MO
TASH advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs. From November 30-December 2, representatives of Social Security’s Ticket to Work program will be attending the annual TASH Conference in St Louis, MO.
Help for Young People Considering Their Future - Part 3
Volunteering is your chance to:
- Earn school credit or community service hours
- Explore types of work you might like to do in the future
- Gain skills and experience while expanding your professional network
- Connect with future employers
- Find a mentor who can help you start or return to your career
Learn About Apprenticeships During National Apprenticeship Week!
As a Social Security disability beneficiary, an apprenticeship may be a good career choice for you. From their first day of work, apprentices receive a paycheck that is guaranteed to increase as their training progresses.
Networking: Help Get Yourself Hired or Promoted
Whether you’re looking for a job or already working, networking is an important skill. At its core, networking is about building relationships. These relationships can help you find a job or get promoted to a better paying job.
Categories: Find A JobVeterans with Disabilities are Strong Job Candidates!
Many veterans with disabilities face challenges reintegrating into society and finding a good job or restarting a career interrupted by their service. The Ticket to Work program can make this journey smoother and help you find a meaningful career after your military service.
Veterans: Ticket to Work is for you, too!
As Veterans Day approaches, it’s important to thank those who have put their lives on the line and remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. But many veterans do not take advantage of services that the Ticket to Work program can provide.
Meet Renate!
This blog celebrates U.S. Army veteran Renate who found her way back to work with the help of Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. After her military service, Renate worked as an accountant until devastating events changed her life.
Categories: Success StoryStart Your Job Search at a Career Fair in November
Throughout the month of November, career fairs will take place nationwide. Career fairs are great places to meet with employers and recruiters who can tell you about their latest job openings.
Arthritis and Employment
Did you know arthritis is the most common cause of disability and one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States? The good news is there are resources and supports to help you manage arthritis at work.
Celebrating Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Meet Jesus!
This month’s News and Views feature celebrates the achievements of Jesus, a Ticket to Work program participant whose passion to “pay forward” the support he had growing up with Spina Bifida led him to a career in public service.
Down Syndrome: Using Your Talents and Interests in Meaningful Work
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness and celebrate the achievements of people with Down syndrome! It is also a time to reflect, think about the future and cultivate abilities.
Register Now for the November 16th Webinar
The November 16 national WISE webinar will present information about special Social Security programs and rules that can help you on your path to self-employment! Register now!Benefits.gov: Your Online Source of Information about Government Benefits
As a Ticket to Work participant, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Whether you’re looking for a job, transitioning into a new position, or trying to juggle new responsibilities, Benefits.gov can help. We house information on over 1,200 benefits.
AT&T is Committed to Inclusion in Disability Employment
AT&T celebrates diversity regardless of a person’s race, gender, disability or any other category. But diversity must be inclusive. Being inclusive means championing the voice of every employee and empowering each to make meaningful contributions.
Categories: Find A JobRegister Now for the October 26th Webinar
Join us on October 26, 2016 for the latest national WISE webinar on Ticket to Work and Mentorship: Support on Your Journey to Employment. We will present information about Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you!Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) has celebrated disability employment in the public and private sectors. The goal of NDEAM is to call employers to reflect on their progress towards disability inclusion.
Disability Mentoring Day
October 19 is the seventeenth anniversary of Disability Mentoring Day (DMD)! DMD was founded in 1999 through a White House initiative to increase awareness of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Categories: Work IncentivesMental Illness Awareness Week is October 2-8, 2016
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has designated the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW).
In Honor of World Cerebral Palsy Day: Meet Shileta!
October 5, 2016 is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex, lifelong movement disability that can range from mild to severe. This month’s Ticket to Work News and Views feature celebrates the achievements of Shileta.By Youth, For Youth: How to Find and Keep the Right Job
Young adults with disabilities can benefit from their peers’ experiences with successful job search strategies, techniques for keeping jobs, excelling at work, and achieving greater independence.
Does Workplace Flexibility Matter to You?
Employers that offer flexible work hours and break times, part-time schedules, liberal leave policies, or work-from-home choices may be especially appealing to jobseekers and employees with disabilities who need work-life balance.
Presenting the Best You: 5 Ways to Keep Your Social Media Presence Employment Friendly
With fast, interactive communications, it’s easy to engage with others online. But, while you post, pin, tweet and snap, it’s important to remember that employers will check your social media activity when they consider you for a job.
Returning to Work After a Spinal Cord Injury
There’s a lot to think about after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Everyone wants to participate in their lives and regain independence. Some challenges of living with SCI can initially seem impossible. One of these is returning to work.
What Is Section 503 and What Could it Mean for You?
You may have heard that changes to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will increase employment for people with disabilities. This week’s Ticket to Work blog answers some of your questions about Section 503 and what it means for you!
Categories: Ticket to WorkPreventing and Managing Overpayments:<br />A Webinar for Social Security Beneficiaries
Join us on September 28, 2016 for the latest national WISE webinar. We will present information about Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you! In addition, you will learn about Ticket to Work and Work Incentives.Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey:<br />How is your Ticket to Work Employment Network Doing?
Social Security is administering a survey to gather feedback on how satisfied you are with your Employment Network (EN).
Disclosure: Let’s Talk About It
Do you need reasonable accommodations in the workplace due to a disability? Do you know what steps to take to get the process started?
In Transition: Be a S.T.A.R. and Other Lessons Learned
It’s important to remember that work is work, not play. And it can be challenging to find a job and keep it. But take heart: it’s a big, exciting world of work out there with a wide variety of job opportunities, job types and needed skills.
How to Prepare for a Virtual Job Fair
Virtual job fairs are a great way to learn about job openings. You can chat with hiring managers and recruiters by visiting online booths from different companies. You can learn more about employers, ask questions and share your skills and abilities.
Ticket to Work: Working with a Federal Contractor
Join us on August 31, 2016, for the latest WISE webinar. We will be presenting information on Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you, including details about Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and what it means for people with disabilities. Attend Social Security’s Ticket to Work Virtual Job Fair – from Anywhere!
You’re invited to take part in Social Security’s Ticket to Work online Virtual Job Fair on August 24, 2016. The job fair will connect Social Security disability beneficiaries to companies that do work with the government. Find out how to participate.
Internships and Volunteering are a Great Start to a Career!
For youth with disabilities, discovering work you enjoy and find rewarding is an important first step when thinking about entering the workforce. An internship or volunteer position can ease your transition.
Summer Career Fairs are a Great Place to Start Your Job Search
Many online and in-person career fairs are taking place this July and August. Taking part in a career fair is a good way to practice talking about yourself, your skills and your strengths.
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA ensures equal access to businesses, employment, transportation, telecommunications, and government programs and services for people with disabilities.
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