America Works of Washington, D.C. Ticket to Work

04/02/2015

https://yourtickettowork.com/web/ttw/resources-for-veterans

According to American Community Survey data, 29.6 percent (3.5 million) of Veterans ages 21-64 have a disability. Some of these Veterans have been determined eligible for Social Security disability benefits and others would be if they applied. The Veteran population is one that Employment Networks a…

11/19/2014

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/socialmedia/photoblog/posts/2014/november.html

Social Security delivers a broad range of services online at socialsecurity.gov. We have a proud history of protecting the integrity of our programs and service to the public.

10/30/2014

http://nenaticket.org/general/getting-employers-say-yes-power-adding-value/

By Lisa Jordan, NENA President President, Human Solutions LLC It helps to always assume that employers have heard it all before. No pitch is new and chances are that businesses already have set predispositions on how they’d respond. What you need to do is be several steps ahead of their thinking. Do…

10/29/2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiI44XEKgs

10/29/2014

http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/239072

These sayings reveal a lot about your leadership and teamwork capabilities -- or lack thereof.

10/27/2014

Choose work! Call America Works of Washington, D.C. to assist you in returning to the workforce!

http://www.chooseworkttw.net/index.html

Choosing to work can change your life. If you have a disability and want to work, Social Security's Ticket to Work program may be right for you. We will connect you with the right people to help you explore your options, prepare for work, or gain experience while staying in control of your benefit c…

10/23/2014

Take a look at these success stories:
http://www.chooseworkttw.net/about/success-stories/index.html

Choosing to work can change your life. If you have a disability and want to work, Social Security's Ticket to Work program may be right for you. We will connect you with the right people to help you explore your options, prepare for work, or gain experience while staying in control of your benefit c…

10/22/2014

http://work.chron.com/job-interview-tips-people-disabilities-6998.html

Finding work can feel stressful for job seekers with disabilities, who often encounter prejudice during their search. Preparation is the key to convincing employers that a disability doesn't affect ...

10/21/2014

"Expect. Employ. Empower."
How are you planning to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: www.dol.gov/odep/.

To develop and influence disability employment-related policies and practices, ODEP sponsors the following four research and technical assistance resources.

10/21/2014

http://time.com/3507124/hardest-interview-question/

Here's how to start dealing with the dreaded query

10/20/2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOq5hf0MsHg

The Ticket to Work video provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Ticket program for beneficiaries. In addition, the video serves as an additional reso...

10/15/2014

http://vimeo.com/108810703

The new “Who I Am” PSA features nine real people with disabilities. Rather than be defined by disability, these individuals are the sum of their many life roles…