WISE On Demand
Our free, monthly WISE webinars provide information you can use on your path to financial independence through work. Discover programs, resources and information while learning about how Social Security's Ticket to Work Program can help. Learn more and register today for this month's webinar!
- November 2021: Choosing a Service Provider That’s Right for You
- October 2021: Debunking the Three Biggest Myths About Disability Benefits and Work
- September 2021: Support on Your Journey to Employment
- August 2021: Understanding Ticket to Work: How to Help Your Clients and the People You Serve
- July 2021: Reasonable Accommodations and the Path to Employment
- June 2021: Ticket to Work and Mental Health
- May 2021: Working from Home with Ticket to Work
- April 2021: Healthcare and the Path to Employment
- March 2021: Ticket to Work and the Path to Employment
- February 2021: Expanding Your Job Search with Ticket to Work
- January 2021: Choosing a Service Provider That's Right for You!
- December 2020: Ticket to Work and Mental Health
Choosing a Service Provider That's Right for You (November 17, 2021)
This month's webinar discussed how Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and Ticket Program service providers can help beneficiaries on the path to financial independence through work. With free services and support from a Ticket Program service provider, beneficiaries can get help making the decision to work, looking for a job, and successfully transitioning to the workplace.
The presenter provided information on:
- The free services and supports available through Ticket Program service providers
- How to choose the right Ticket Program service provider
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Debunking the Three Biggest Myths About Disability Benefits and Work (October 27, 2021)
This month's webinar helped to debunk the biggest myths about Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and work. The presenter uncovered the truth about the three myths below and shared information about how Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can help beneficiaries succeed on their path to financial independence through work.
The webinar addressed these myths:
- If I go to work, I will automatically lose my Medicare or Medicaid.
- If I use my Ticket to go to work, Social Security will conduct a medical review of my case, and I will lose my benefits.
- If my Social Security payments stop because I go to work, and then I have to stop working because of my disability, I will have to apply for benefits all over again.
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Ticket to Work: Support on Your Journey to Employment (September 22, 2021)
This month's webinar helped answer questions about how earnings from work will affect Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI). The presenter shared information about Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and other Work Incentives that can help beneficiaries start on their employment journey and the path to financial independence through work.
The webinar addressed questions like:
- What is the Ticket Program?
- Who can help me learn more about the Ticket Program?
- How do I get started?
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Understanding Ticket to Work: How to Help Your Clients and the People You Serve (August 25, 2021)
This month’s webinar presented information specifically for individuals and organizations that serve people who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work. Presenters shared information about the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and how the Ticket Program can help beneficiaries on the path to financial independence through employment.
The webinar answered questions like:
- What is the Ticket Program?
- How can my organization connect with a Ticket Program service provider or connect the people I work with to relevant supports and services?
- How can my organization help raise awareness about the Ticket Program in my community?
Moderator:
- Jackie Flick, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
- Jayme Pendergraft, Ticket Program Manager
Materials:
Reasonable Accommodations and the Path to Employment (July 28, 2021)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the rights of people with disabilities in many aspects of their daily lives, including their rights in the workplace. This month, our guest presenter from the Northeast ADA Center discussed the ADA and how reasonable accommodations may help individuals at work.
The webinar shared information about:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- What the ADA may mean for employment opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations
- How Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and Ticket Program service providers can help along the way
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenters:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
- Wendy Strobel Gower, Northeast ADA Center
Materials:
Ticket to Work and Mental Health (June 23, 2021)
This month's webinar provided information on how to stay organized and focused during a job search and tips for succeeding once an individual is on the job.
The webinar addressed:
- How a positive work environment can boost mental health
- Tips for managing stress while looking for work or on the job
- How Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and Ticket Program service providers can help along the way
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Working from Home with Ticket to Work (May 26, 2021)
This month's webinar provided information for individuals interested in working from home. A Ticket to Work service provider can help disability beneficiaries searching for a job and answer questions about employment opportunities.
The webinar addressed:
- How the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can support the goal of working from home
- Advice for succeeding on the job at home
- How to connect with Ticket Program service providers
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenters:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Healthcare and the Path to Employment (April 28, 2021)
This month's webinar presented the myths and facts about healthcare and work. Topics included how employment affects Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how Ticket to Work Program resources can help disability beneficiaries succeed on the path to financial independence.
The webinar provided facts on:
- How earnings from work affect benefits, including Medicare or Medicaid
- How Social Security Work Incentives help people continue to receive medical benefits when they start working
- How a Benefits Counselor can help on the journey to work
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenters:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Ticket to Work and the Path to Employment (March 24, 2021)
If you receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI), you probably have lots of questions about how earnings from work will affect your benefits. This month's webinar answered some of those questions!
We shared information about Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and other Work Incentives that could help you as you start on the path to financial independence through work.
We discovered the answers to questions like:
- What is the Ticket Program?
- How can I connect with a Ticket Program service provider?
- How do I get started?
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenters:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Expanding Your Job Search with Ticket to Work (February 24, 2021)
If you're looking for work and have questions about hiring initiatives for people with disabilities, this month's WISE webinar provided some answers! We discussed apprenticeships, working for the federal government, and how Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can help you in your job search.
During February's webinar we learned about:
- Federal hiring initiatives for people with disabilities, such as Section 503 and Schedule A Hiring
- How to determine if an apprenticeship is right for you
- The Ticket Program and job search resources
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenters:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Choosing a Service Provider That's Right for You! (January 27, 2021)
Pursuing the path to financial independence through work? You don't have to go it alone. With free services and support from a Ticket to Work service provider, you can get help as you make the decision to work, look for a job and successfully transition to the workplace.
During January's webinar we learned about:
- The free services and supports available through Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program service providers
- How to choose a Ticket Program service provider that's right for you
- How working and earning income will affect your Social Security disability benefits
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Ticket to Work and Mental Health (December 16, 2020)
Work offers you the opportunity to use your skills and talents, while new accomplishments boost your self-confidence. But looking for work can be challenging. We're here to help. The December webinar discussed:
- Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program
- Ticket Program Service Providers
- Managing the Job Search and Battling the Winter Blues
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
For more information on Ticket to Work & Work Incentives, visit www.ssa.gov/work, email us at support@choosework.ssa.gov, or call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-968-7842 (TDD/TTY).
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