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!
- December 2020: Ticket to Work and Mental Health
- November 2020: Debunking the Three Biggest Myths about Disability Benefits and Work
- October 2020: Working from Home with Ticket to Work
- September 2020: Understanding Ticket to Work: How to Help Your Clients and the People You Serve
- August 2020: Ticket to Work and the Path to Employment
- July 2020: Reasonable Accommodations and the Path to Employment
- June 2020: Ticket to Work and Mental Health
- May 2020: Working from Home with Ticket to Work
- April 2020: Support on Your Journey to Employment
- March 2020: Expanding Your Job Search with Ticket to Work
- February 2020: Choosing a Service Provider That's Right For You
- January 2020: Debunking the Three Biggest Myths About Disability Benefits and Work
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:
Debunking the Three Biggest Myths about Disability Benefits and Work (November 18, 2020)
Do you believe any of 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.
The November webinar uncovered the truth about these myths and how the Ticket to Work Program can help you succeed on your path to financial independence.
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Working from Home with Ticket to Work (October 21, 2020)
The October WISE webinar presented information for individuals interested in working from home. If you're job searching and have questions about disability employment opportunities, a Ticket to Work service provider can help!
The webinar addressed:
- How the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can support your 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
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
- Paula Vieillet, Employment Options
- Lori Adler, Employment Options
Materials:
Understanding Ticket to Work: How to Help Your Clients and the People You Serve (September 30, 2020)
The September WISE webinar presented information for individuals and organizations that serve people who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and may be interested in the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program.
The webinar answered questions like:
- What is the Ticket Program?
- How can I connect with a Ticket Program service provider or connect the people I work with to supports and services?
- How can I spread the word about the Ticket Program?
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
- Jayme Pendergraft, Ticket Program Manager
Materials:
Ticket to Work and the Path to Employment (August 26, 2020)
The August WISE webinar addressed common questions about the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and work. Attendees learned about how work will affect your benefits and how the Ticket Program can support you on their path to employment.
Moderator:
- Sarah Hyland, Ticket to Work Moderator
Presenter:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Reasonable Accommodations and the Path to Employment (July 22, 2020)
This year, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA protects the rights of people with disabilities in the workplace.
During the July WISE webinar, our guest presenter from the Northeast ADA Center talked about the ADA and how reasonable accommodations may help you at work.
We learned answers to questions like:
- What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
- What does the ADA mean for my employment opportunities?
- Are there reasonable accommodations that can help me?
- How can the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program help?
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 24, 2020)
Work offers you the opportunity to use your skills and talents, while new accomplishments boost your self-confidence. Looking for work can be challenging. We're here to help.
The June WISE webinar had some helpful information on how to stay organized and focused during your job search and tips for succeeding once you're on the job.
We learned about:
- How a positive work environment can boost your mental health
- Tips for managing stress while you're looking for work or are on the job
- How Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and Ticket Program service providers can help you 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 27, 2020)
Want to work from home? The May webinar is a great resource to help you decide if working from home is right for you. If you’re job searching and have questions about employment opportunities, a Ticket to Work service provider can help!
We learned about:
- How the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can support your 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
- Paula Vieillet, Employment Options, Inc.
- Lori Adler, Employment Options, Inc.
Materials:
Support on Your Journey to Employment (April 22, 2020)
Looking for work and have questions about disability employment opportunities? The April WISE webinar can give you free resources that can help you throughout your employment journey. During the webinar, we discussed how Ticket to Work can support you on your path to work.
We discussed:
- How the Ticket Program can help you as you look for work
- Free job search resources
- How to connect with service providers who offer employment support
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 (March 25, 2020)
Are you looking for work? Do you have questions about disability employment? Reviewing the March WISE Webinar will help you enhance your job search and learn more about hiring initiatives specifically for jobseekers with disabilities. We discussed apprenticeships, working for the federal government, and how Ticket to Work can help you find a job.
We learned about:
- How federal hiring initiatives for people with disabilities, such as Section 503 and Schedule A Hiring, can help you in your job search
- How to determine if an apprenticeship is right for you
- Job search resources and how the Ticket Program can help you find a job
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 (February 26, 2020)
During the February WISE webinar, we talked about the different types of service providers that can help you start on the path to work.
You don't have to pursue the path to financial independence through work 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.
We discovered the answers to questions like:
- What types of services and supports are available to me as I pursue my work goals?
- How do I choose the Ticket Program service provider that’s right for me?
- How can I connect with a service provider?
- Where can I learn more about how working and earning income will affect my Social Security disability benefits?
Moderator:
- Stacey Plizga, Ticket Program Manager
Presenters:
- Raymond A. Cebula, III, J.D., Cornell University
Materials:
Debunking the Three Biggest Myths About Disability Benefits and Work (January 22, 2020)
January's webinar provided the facts about Social Security disability benefits and work. We debunked myths and shared important information to help you as you make the decision to work, look for a job, and successfully transition to work.
We discovered the answers to questions like:
- Where can I learn more about how working and earning income will affect my Social Security disability benefits?
- What types of services and job supports are available to help me transition to the workplace and work towards my career goals?
- How can I connect with a Ticket Program service provider?
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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