Tools and Tips

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.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) spreads awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many contributions of America's workers with disabilities. Learn more about NDEAM and discover resources available through the Ticket to Work program that can help you in your employment journey.

Looking for more information on how to find blue-collar or non-office jobs? Learn more about training supports, accessibility resources, and apprenticeships and networking opportunities can help you find a job. We explore resources and supports that can help you on your journey to find financial independence through work outside the office.

Benefits counseling is one of many free services and supports that are available through the Ticket to Work program. We talked with a certified Benefits Counselor to find out answers to common questions about what to expect from benefits counseling.

Finding a job can feel like a full-time job itself. And often it can take some time before you start hearing back from employers, land an interview or receive a job offer. Staying motivated and focused are skills that you can practice as you continue your job hunt, and you can use our tips to help you learn how.

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!

During your job search, it's likely that a potential employer will ask you for a list of references. A good reference can make a big difference in whether you'll get a job offer because they offer an employer more insight about your technical and soft skills. Discover tips on how to choose and ask the right people to serve as your references!

Practicing your answers for common interview questions can help you feel confident during a job interview, but what happens when you aren’t prepared for a question? When you get caught off guard during your next interview, consider these tips to help you remain calm and respond, even when you don’t know the answer.

Applying for jobs can often feel like a full-time job itself, and often it doesn't feel like a rewarding one. While rejection can be a difficult part of the process, there are ways to recover and keep moving forward. In this guest blog post from Lisa Jordan, discover tips to keep your job search momentum and make progress on your path to employment.

Communication isn't just one skill: It's a combination of how you listen, speak, write and express yourself with body language. Discover why each of these aspects of communication is important to employers and learn about reasonable accommodations that may help you develop your communications skills in the workplace.