Ticket to Work Blog

To help people who receive disability benefits keep up with the cost of living, Social Security reviews benefits each year and decides if there needs to be a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Learn about the 1.6% increase for 2020 and discover how you can find out your new payment and benefits for the new year by using a my Social Security account.

For the past 20 years, Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) program has offered free employment supports and resources to over one million people with disabilities to help them achieve their work goals. Robert Pfaff, Social Security's Director of the Office of Employment Support, shares how the Ticket program can help you on your path to work.

We're sharing the top 3 blog posts of 2019! You can find information about how to present your best self to a potential employer on your resume or during a job interview; discover Social Security Work Incentives that may help you transition to the workplace; and explore resources that may help you plan for your financial independence.

Our soft skills series discusses the importance of various soft skills in the workplace. In this blog post, we're focusing on why adaptability, the ability to adjust to change, is valued by employers and how to assess your own adaptability. Use these tips to improve your adaptability in the workplace and find out why this soft skill needs to be a part of your skillset.

Are you ready to look for work? Virtual and in-person career fairs give you the chance to grow your network, meet potential employers, learn about a company and discover job opportunities. The career fairs listed in this post are just a few of the offerings this month. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a career fair in December.

Employers value military experience! While many veterans who want to work receive VA Service Connected Disability and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), many of them can also take advantage of services provided by the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program. Learn more about employment supports and important tools to help veterans transition to the civilian workforce.

Earn income while learning valuable skills with an apprenticeship! Apprenticeships combine on-the-job learning with job-related classroom training. Learn more about inclusive apprenticeship programs and how the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is helping job seekers with disabilities advance in their careers.

Technology affects how we stay connected, even during the job search process. Many employers are choosing to interview job candidates using Skype or Google Hangout for remote or "work from home" jobs or to accommodate job seekers during the hiring process. Like any other interview, you'll need to research and prepare. Find out how to make your video interview successful!

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts make it easier for eligible people with disabilities to save more money for disability-related expenses! If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and are working or want to work, learn how an ABLE account can increase your financial well-being.

Are you ready to look for work? Virtual and in-person career fairs give you the chance to grow your network, meet potential employers, learn about a company and discover job opportunities. The career fairs listed in this post are just a few of the offerings this month. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a career fair this November.