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Ticket to Work: Support for America’s Veterans

Nov 20, 2024
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Military veterans have a lot to offer employers. For veterans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program offers help to identify transferable skills and find civilian jobs. Veterans Angel, Robert and Jeff received help to transition to the civilian workforce. Read more.

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Ticket to Work and Project SEARCH Enable Successful Launch for Grad with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Oct 2, 2024
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When Adrienne, a young woman with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), was ready to graduate from high school, her parents were uncertain about how to help their daughter lead a full life after high school. With a collaborative effort of local agencies and Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program, Adrienne now has a rewarding career. Read more.

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Kushal’s Success Story

Sep 10, 2024
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As Kushal manages muscular dystrophy, he has overcome challenges to keep his health care benefits as he progressed in his career and increased his income. With over ten years of hard work and help from Social Security's Ticket to Work Program, he has reached his educational, employment and financial goals. Read more.

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Volunteer Your Way to Success in the Workforce

Apr 25, 2024
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Do you have volunteer experience or looking to gain some? You can turn your volunteer experience into work opportunities. Learn how Ticket to Work helped Hazel, Robert and Jesus turn their volunteer skills into work skills. Read more.

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Road Warrior: Jeff's Story

Dec 31, 2023
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After a motorcycle accident sent Marine veteran Jeff off course, he used the Marine Corps’ mindset to ‘improvise, adapt and overcome’ with help from Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program, to find a new route forward. With the help of his State VR agency Jeff returned to school, maintained employment and found his road to financial independence.

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Make the Most of Your Ticket: Work with your State VR Agency and an Employment Network

Dec 30, 2023

Did you know that if you're eligible for Social Security's Ticket to Work Program, you have the option to work with your State VR agency and an EN? Let's explore how this works and the experiences of Amy and Jason.

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Andy's Circle of Support

Dec 28, 2023
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As Andy prepared to finish high school, he and his family considered his career options and realized there were programs in place to help him enter the workforce. With the help of his high school transition team, his Ticket to Work employment team and Project SEARCH, Andy found a job he loves. Learn how they all worked together to help Andy succeed.

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Rebecca's Story

Dec 27, 2023
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After going into remission from cancer, Rebecca decided she wanted to return to work in a new field. While exploring her options, she received information in the mail about Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program. After calling the Ticket to Work Help Line to learn more, Rebecca connected with an Employment Network that could provide the support she needed to navigate a career transition.

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Rob's Success Story - Update

Dec 25, 2023
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When Rob became life-threateningly ill 20 years ago, his life dramatically changed. His business closed, he sold the family home and had to prepare for the many surgeries he needed for his best chance at recovery. Now, with the help of Social Security's Ticket to Work Program, Rob is in a career he loves and on track to create a legacy his family can enjoy for generations.

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Hazel's Success Story

Dec 23, 2023
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After years of struggling with her mental health and addiction, Hazel found the support she needed to create a path to recovery and work towards financial independence. This success story details Hazel's journey to full-time work and how Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program helped her find her path to a better future and achieve her goals.

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