Ticket to Work Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The July 27, 2016, national WISE webinar will present information about Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you!

No matter what job or career you have in mind, young people need strong communication and networking skills to succeed in the workplace. Reaching out to a service provider through Social Security’s Ticket to Work program is a good first step. 

As a parent or guardian of a young adult with a disability, you play an important role in supporting them as they transition from school to work by helping them make informed decisions, plan for their future, and set realistic expectations for employment.

Social Security rules called Work Incentives make it easier for young adults with disabilities to explore work and still get Social Security and healthcare (Medicaid or Medicare) benefits.