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  • Brenda's Success Story

    Brenda smiling at cameraAfter 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.

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  • Laura's Success Story

    Laura smiling at cameraAfter experiencing cancer as a teen and needing her leg amputated, 15-year-old Laura was unsure about how she'd succeed returning to school and pursuing her goals. Through a combination of her family, a mentor, alternative learning school, and supports from Social Security's Ticket to Work program, Laura found the resources and services she needed to succeed.

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  • Walter's Success Story

    Picture of Walter smiling at the cameraWalter had wanted to work on the campus of Cornell University after first seeing it as a kid, but he was also unsure how his developmental disability would affect his employment opportunities. Find out how Walter’s Ticket to Work service provider helped him learn skills he needed to succeed.

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  • Peter's Success Story

    Peter smiling at cameraWhen Peter was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease, he balanced his work schedule and medical treatments. But after a while, Peter had to leave work and focus on his health full time. Find out how the Ticket to Work program helped Peter find a path back to employment when he was ready.

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  • Amy's Success Story

    Amy smiling at cameraRead the latest Ticket to Work story to meet Amy, who has a developmental disability that affects her language, learning and social interactions. Find out how working with her State VR agency, an EN and Project SEARCH has helped Amy find the support and training she needed to find a job and succeed in the workplace.

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  • Jesus' Success Story

    Jesus smiling at cameraJesus, who has spina bifida, has never let his disability affect his motivation to achieve success. Through volunteer work and the Ticket to Work program, Jesus found passion for working with others and created a path to success and full-time work. Learn more about Jesus and his journey in our latest Ticket to Work success story.

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  • Shileta's Success Story

    Shileta looking at cameraShileta is a young adult with Cerebral Palsy who spends much of her time guiding youth with disabilities through self-discovery and life planning. Learn how the Ticket to Work program and mentorship helped her on her journey to success.

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  • Lori's Success Story

    Lori smiling at cameraLori has come a long way from the little girl who was paralyzed with fear. She offers important advice to others who may be ready to work and are considering what their path to employment might look like with the Ticket program.

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  • Marty's Success Story

    Marty smiling at cameraMarty used the Ticket to Work program to stay in the construction business after losing a limb to cancer.

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  • Cherie's Success Story

    Cherie smiling at cameraCherie found success with her Ticket. Learn about the role of work in her mental health recovery.

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