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Ticket Talk is a podcast series for those interested in learning more about Social Security's Ticket to Work program and Work Incentives that provide free employment supports and services to Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who w


    • Nov 3, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ticket Talk #20: Employment Resources for Transitioning Veterans with Disabilities - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016


    Operation Job Ready Veterans, a provider with the Ticket to Work program , is a non-profit organization that provides transitional services and employment support to veterans, spouses, and caregivers. They provide supportive services to help veterans effectively re-enter the job market with the goal of finding long-term, meaningful careers. Download audio file (mp3) |

    Ticket Talk #19: Schedule A Job Opportunities - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2015


    The number of employees with disabilities working in the federal government is the highest it has been in more than 30 years, and the number continues to increase. Have you ever thought about working for the government? One option is working through a program called the Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities; often simply called Schedule A. Schedule A is an opportunity, not a guarantee of federal employment. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #18: Reflecting on the Anniversary of Ticket to Work and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2015


    Since 1999, the Ticket to Work program has helped thousands of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries explore job options. As we commemorate the Ticket to Work program's 15-year anniversary, and the 25-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), tune into this podcast.  Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #17: What You Need to Know about Work-From-Home Job Opportunities - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2015


    Many Social Security disability beneficiaries have a strong interest in work-from-home job options. Tune in to this podcast with Lisa, a Ticket to Work Success Story participant whose agoraphobia, or fear of public places, prevented her from working. Lisa now works from home at a national Employment Network called Employment Options and is financially independent. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #16: Three Resources That Can Help You Obtain Job Accommodations - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2015


    For many people with disabilities, getting a job means working with an employer to create workplace supports and adjustments when needed so you can stay as productive as possible. This episode of Ticket Talk shares how people with disabilities can go about obtaining these supports - known as job accommodations - for work. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #15: Your Employment Team – Vocational Rehabilitation agencies and you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2014


    This episode is the first of a three part series titled: Your Employment Team - Vocational Rehabilitation agencies and you! This podcast shares information about what some Ticket to Work service providers that can make up your employment team and the free Vocational rehabilitation agency or VR services that can support you on your journey to financial independence. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #14: New Revised Regulations Create a Brighter Future for You - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2014


    This episode, shares information about an updated law, Section 503, which can support you on your journey to financial independence. These new rules are expected to create more employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #13: Where Are they Now? - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2014


    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. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #12: Ticket to Work's Top Reasons to Consider Self-Employment - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2014


    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. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #11: Protection and Advocacy for You! - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2014


    Would you like to have a better understanding of your rights as a Social Security beneficiary? Do you want to know how you can go about requesting reasonable accommodations to help you function more effectively on the job? In this podcast we spoke with the Director of a Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security organization who answered some of those questions! Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #10: Anupa Iyer Discusses Mental Health and Youth In Transition - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2013


    In this Ticket Talk episode, we speak with Anupa Iyer, a young woman who experienced tremendous challenges associated with her mental illness during college and after transitioning to the workforce. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #9: Technological Advancements: Empowering and Enabling People with Disabilities - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2013


    This Ticket Talk episode explores the evolving landscape of technological innovations that are empowering and enabling people with disabilities by maximizing their independence, productivity, and participation. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #6: Employment Support from Crossroads Diversified Services - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2013


    This Ticket Talk podcast features an interview with Dee Gavaldon, Program Manager of Crossroads Diversified Services, an Employment Network, American Job Center (formally called One-Stop) and AbilityOne program participant. Crossroads was established in 1977 as a Sacramento County mental health program, but today it helps people and young adults with all disabilities.  Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #4: Catching up with Robert - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2013


    In our April podcast, we talked with Robert, a veteran who used Ticket to Work to improve his quality of life through increased earnings and an improved sense of productivity and dignity.  Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #3: Explaining Work Incentives - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2013


    Confused by Social Security's Work Incentives?  Not to worry! This month's podcast highlights five commonly used Work Incentives, including how they work with the Ticket to Work program, and who is eligible to participate. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #2: Advice and Motivation for People with Low Vision and Blindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2013


    In this Ticket Talk podcast, our guest is Terri Uttermohlen, a Social Insurance Specialist in the Social Security Office of Employment Support Programs. Download audio file (mp3) | 

    Ticket Talk #1: Introducing Ticket To Work Podcasts - Ticket to Work - Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2013


    The Ticket to Work program is pleased to announce the Ticket Talk, our new podcast series!  For our opening podcast, Bob Williams, Social Security's Associate Commissioner for the Office of Employment Support and Programs introduces the series. Download audio file (mp3) | 

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