The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against them in all areas of public life, including work, schools, transportation and more. Do you know what the ADA is and how it protects people with disabilities in the workplace or as they look for a job?
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National Volunteer Month shines light on the importance of volunteering and the important contributions that volunteers make when they lend their time and talent to causes dear to them. Have you considered volunteering to gain valuable work experience? Learn how volunteering can help you advance in your career.
Looking for work or ready to start planning your employment journey? Searching for work can be stressful and overwhelming but you don't have to go it alone. Social Security's Ticket to Work program offers free services and supports that can help people with disabilities achieve their work goals. Learn how you can participate in the Ticket to Work program.
Ticket to Work service providers offer free resources and employment supports to help job seekers who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) succeed in the workplace. These service providers can become your "Employment Team," ready to support you on your path to work. Learn how a service provider can help you work towards financial independence!
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.
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.
If you or someone you know receives SSDI-related Medicare or SSI-related Medicaid, you may have questions about how working and earning income can affect healthcare benefits. Discover how benefits counseling and certain Social Security Work Incentives can help you find the answers you're looking for.
Attending a WISE webinar can help you find resources, supports and services designed to help you answer the questions you have about finding and returning to work! Check out our WISE resources, including accessibility features and on-demand webinars, to get the most out of our monthly webinars!
Find out where you can find information about how working will affect your Social Security disability benefits and discover who can help you find the supports and services you may need as you transition to the workforce.
