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.
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.
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.
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.
It's been 6 years since Larry shared his original Ticket to Work success story. Work has given Larry a source of comfort, achievement, stability, and a more engaged life in his community. As Larry and his family reflect on his path to work, they express gratitude for the growth he's experienced. Find out where Larry is now and how work has enriched his life.
Read 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.
Ticket to Work Success Stories highlight the achievements of real people who found a path to a better future with help from Social Security's Ticket to Work program. On our latest Ticket Talk episode, we catch up with Success Story participant, Rob, whose story was featured in July 2013.
Ticket to Work Success Stories highlight the achievements of real people who found a path to a better future with help from Social Security's Ticket to Work program. On our latest Ticket Talk episode, we catch up with Success Story participant, Rob, whose story was featured in July 2013.
Have you ever considered working for yourself? Do you have a passion for entrepreneurship? Self-employment may be an option that can put you on the path to financial independence. In this Ticket Talk episode, we share some reasons to try self-employment as a work option.
Have you ever considered working for yourself? Do you have a passion for entrepreneurship? Self-employment may be an option that can put you on the path to financial independence. In this Ticket Talk episode, we share some reasons to try self-employment as a work option.
