Disability Employment

To help people who receive benefits and payments keep up with the changing cost of living, Social Security beneficiaries often receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Each year, Social Security bases the COLA on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Attention college students and recent graduates with disabilities: Register for the US Department of Labor and US Department of Defense’s Workforce Recruitment Program to find internships or permanent jobs nationwide. Registration is open Aug. 21.

It's the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. And to celebrate Ticket to Work is offering three types of reasonable accommodations and three resources who can help you get them.

Are you looking to start working or switch careers but don't know what types of skills you have? If so, a skills matcher test is a great place to start! These tests ask you what types of work you have done in the past and then evaluates your answers through its program to help you find the career cluster(s) you're suited for.

If you are currently working while receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI), wage reporting is important to avoid overpayments from Social Security. Make sure you or your representative are reporting any changes in your work activity to Social Security. Learn what changes to your work activity Social Security needs to know and how you can report these changes.

Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your civilian job search as a transitioning service member or veteran. Whether they’re in person or online, job fairs let you engage with potential employers and learn about job openings. Check out these upcoming fairs and make progress toward your work goals this May.

Reasonable accommodations at work are not just for people with physical disabilities, there are many possible accommodations for employees with mental illnesses as well. Learn about some of the available accommodations.

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