2017 Journeys To Success
Throughout 2017, we shared stories about people finding their paths to work and financial independence.
Today we're taking a look at how they found the support they needed through the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program and how their Employment Networks (EN) and State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies helped them find the training, job search assistance, and benefits counseling they needed to succeed.
You Asked, We Answer! Achieving Your Self-Employment Goals
Did you miss the November WISE webinar? The New England Business Associates (NEBA) joined us to share information and resources for self-employment. Check out the answers to top questions we received during the webinar to help you get started on your self-employment goals.
Work Incentives Wednesdays: Unincurred Business Expenses
If you own a business or have self-employment goals, read our Work Incentives Wednesdays blog post to find out how Social Security counts self-employment earnings and learn about Unincurred Business Expenses.
'Tis the Season to Try Seasonal Work
With the holidays just around the corner, learn how seasonal work may help you on the path to permanent employment. Learn what you may find when applying to work-from-home and local jobs during this holiday season in this blog post.
Want to start a business? Find a mentor!
Ever since Shelia Newman's first experience as a mentor, she's learned a lot about self-employment. Find her tips on starting your own business and learn why working with a mentor may help you on your path to self-employment in today's blog post!
Success Story Follow-Up: Returning to Work with Marty
We recently caught up with Marty, who was featured in a Ticket to Work success story, to find out his advice on returning to an industry with a disability. Discover tips on how to adapt your skills to new responsibilities as your return to work.
You Asked, We Answer! Work Incentives and SSDI
In our September WISE, we talked about Work Incentives available for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Find answers to the top questions about SSDI benefits and Work Incentives that are available to you as you plan your path to financial independence.
You Asked, We Answer! Ticket to Work and Supplemental Security Income
In our August WISE, we talked about Work Incentives available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Today, we're answering top questions from the webinar to help you plan your path to financial independence.
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.
You 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.