A Ticket To Work: Designed Just For You

Friday, March 1, 2019

(NAPSA)—Asyou mayhave discov- ered, lookingfor work is not a one-size- =. fits-all journey. That's why the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program, Social Securi- ty’s national employment-related program, uses a customized approach to help people with disabilities find meaningful workthatleads to financial independence. HowIt Works ‘The Ticket program supports career developmentfor people ages 18 through 64 whoget Social Security disability ben- efits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work. The Through a free and voluntarySocial individualization begins when a benefi- ciary anda service provider agree to work. dependence by connecting with together. The service provider and bene- ficiary work one on one to develop an Individual Work Plan (IWP), a detailed the services and support they need ion to and succeedin the road map that identifies employment goals based on where theindividualis on the path to work. This process, as well as otherservices, can be doneeitherin per- with disabilities return to work, enter a services thatthe participants will need to prepareforjobstailored to their capabilities andstrengths. Services Available Different types of service providers focus ondifferent typesofservices: free benefits counseling to help bene- son orvirtually. The IWPalso includes newline of work orenter the workforce forthe first time. Work Incentives Planning & Assis- tance (WIPA) organizations provide ficiaries make informed choices about work. These groups provide in-depth counseling about working andtheeffect that earning moneywill have on benefits. The Protection and Advocacy Employment Networks (EN) are for Beneficiaries of Social Security help with career counseling and assis- tance with job placement, including advising about how benefits will be port, advocacy andinformation to help beneficiaries resolve disability- and employment-related concerns. services only to their local community, while others work across one or more states or even nationwide. ‘Togetstarted andfind furtherinformation about the Ticket program,call private or public organizations that can affected by work. Some ENs provide (PABSS) program provides legal sup- Learn More the Ticket to Work Help Lineat 1 (866) (VR)agencies providetraining to help 968-7842 or 1 (866) 833-2967 (ITY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. strengthen current onesto help people https://choosework.ssa.gov. State Vocational Rehabilitation people develop a variety of newskills or ETorvisit the Choose Work website at

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