Trial Work Period (TWP)
Looking for a job for the first time or returning to work after an injury or illness? Work Incentives like the Trial Work Period (TWP) can help you as you move into the workforce. This fact sheet shares how eligible job seekers who receive SSDI can test their ability to work while maintaining disability benefits!Tags: disability employment, resources, social security disability benefits, ssdi, ticket to work, trial work period, work incentivesCategories: Fact Sheets & ResourcesChris' Stepping Stone
Stepping Stones stories celebrate the progress that individuals have made as they pursue the path to financial independence through work. In Chris' story, learn how benefits counseling and Social Security Work Incentives helped Chris, who has quadriplegia, start working with confidence.Tags: career, cash benefits, disability employment, education, find a job, job search, resources, student, wipa, work incentivesCategories: Success StoriesAttending WISE Webinars Using American Sign Language (ASL)
Social Security's Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinars are online seminars using video-conferencing software. If you are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), you can use these instructions to connect with an interpreter through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS).Categories: Fact Sheets & ResourcesUsing Your PASS
What are the next steps once Social Security approves your Plan to Achieve Self-Support? Find out in our fact sheet and follow these steps to help you succeed on the path to work as you use this Social Security Work Incentive.Tags: career, cash benefits, disability employment, education, employment network, faqs, red book, resources, self employment, ssi, student, success stories, ticket to work, training, work incentivesCategories: Fact Sheets & ResourcesShirley's Success Story
It took several years and a combination of strategies and treatments for Shirley to manage her narcolepsy and depression. Once she did, though, she knew she wanted to return to work, and Ticket to Work helped her reach her goals.Tags: career, cash benefits, choosing a provider, disability employment, employment network, find a job, health care, job accommodations, job search, mental illness, service provider, ssdi, success stories, ticket to work, trial work period, work incentivesCategories: Success StoriesAngel's Success Story
After being issued a medical retirement from the U.S. Air Force, Angel was unsure of his options for employment as he focused on recovering his health from injuries and cancer. A job offer from a federal contractor and support and services from the Ticket to Work program gave him the confidence he needed to return to work.Tags: ada, cancer, career, cash benefits, employment network, job accommodations, job search, military, red book, section 503, service provider, social security disability benefits, ssdi, success stories, ticket to work, trial work period, veterans, work incentivesCategories: Success StoriesPresenting Your Best Self to Employers
Your resume and your job interview serve as first impressions for a potential employer. Follow our tips to present your skills and experience—they may help you land an interview or job offer!Tags: ada, career, disability employment, employment network, find a job, job accommodations, job search, resources, training, volunteeringCategories: Fact Sheets & ResourcesWork Incentives for People Who Are Blind
Most people receiving a disability payment can access Work Incentives or employment supports, but some of the rules are more generous if your disability is blindness. For more information see this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document about Social Security Work Incentives for People who are Blind.Categories: Fact Sheets & ResourcesBrenda's Success Story
After Brenda was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, she spent nearly a decade learning how to manage the symptoms of her mental illness. Once she found the right combination of treatments and strategies for her, Brenda felt she was ready to work. Learn how Social Security's Ticket to Work program helped her find the path to employment.Tags: career, disability employment, employment network, find a job, job search, mental illness, service provider, social security disability benefits, ssdi, success stories, ticket to work, training, trial work period, work incentivesCategories: Success StoriesPreventing and Managing Overpayments
Find out what it means to be overpaid by Social Security and discover what you can do to prevent it from happening. If you have been overpaid, our fact sheet can also help you manage the overpayment.Tags: career, cash benefits, disability employment, faqs, overpayment, resources, service provider, ssdi, ssi, ticket to workCategories: Fact Sheets & Resources
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