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What You Should Expect at a Social Security Disability Hearing

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If you’re already participating in the Social Security disability Ticket to Work program, then you may have previously experienced a disability hearing firsthand. A disability hearing is part of the process by which someone who is initially denied disability benefits to present the details of his or her case in greater depth. While there’s no […]

What Will the Future of SSDI and SSI Be?

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Since it was first started in 1935, Social Security has benefited hundreds of millions of Americans. The Social Security Administration ensures that retirees and those suffering from debilitating disabilities are provided with sufficient means to live. Of course, with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) providing aid to millions of Americans, […]

What You Need to Know about the ABLE Act

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The Ticket to Work program is just one example of a program that’s designed to benefit SSI and SSDI beneficiaries. There are other programs and laws that have been established to provide other assistance. In 2014, the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act authorized states to establish tax-advantaged savings programs for […]

When to Hire a Disability Advocate

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If you’ve recently been injured in an accident or you’ve become disabled in a way that you’re unable to work, you’re entitled to file for a Social Security Disability claim. It’s likely that you’ve never gone through the process before, so the first time doing so may seem a little intimidating. In order to take […]

Ways Divorce Can Affect Your SSDI Benefits

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Going through a substantial life change like a divorce is already stressful enough without needing to worry about losing your Social Security disability benefits. However, many who receive disability benefits do not know how their recent divorce will impact them. The effect divorce has on your SSDI benefits depends on how you were receiving benefits […]

Ways to Make Your Computer More Accessible

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Your computer may seem like a complex piece of technology that you must try to work into your needs and responsibilities. However, your computer, like many pieces of modern tech, is actually designed to work for you and suit what you’re looking for in supportive technology. If you’re disabled, you shouldn’t feel like your computer […]

What is an Employment Network?

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Having a disability due to injury or from birth shouldn’t prevent you from being able to provide for yourself and your family. An employment network offers numerous services to people enrolled in the Ticket to Work program find and retain employment. Here’s a guide to help you understand what employment networks are and how this […]

Types of Jobs You Can Get With Ticket to Work

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The Ticket to Work Program empowers people who receive SSI or SSDI benefits with the ability to work. That allows those with disabilities to gain greater financial freedom without putting their benefits in jeopardy. The Ticket to Work Program requires that some specific criteria are met, but it can be a great tool for those […]

Ticket to Work: A Blessing to People With Disabilities

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The SSA Ticket to Work was created as an incentive to help people with disabilities to go from being entirely supported on a disability program to being able to get out their homes and work. This program has been a real blessing to people with disabilities, but not everyone understands precisely its intention. What Is […]

Ticket to Work and Working Remotely: All You Need to Know

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The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program helps disabled individuals receiving federal benefits re-enter the workforce through job placement, career training and counseling services. Participants in the program receive training to earn a living while continuing to receive their federal benefits. The Ticket to Work program is for individuals ages 18 to 64 receiving […]