May 15, 2013
Ticket to Work for People who have a Mental Illness: Support on Your Journey to Employment
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 3:00 PM, EDT
If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and want to make more money through work, Ticket to Work can provide the support you need to transition to financial independence.
The May 22 national WISE webinar will present information about special Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you! We will share a success story of an individual with a mental illness who found employment through Ticket to Work, and you will also learn from experts about:
Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
You will receive a registration confirmation message with instructions on how to log in to the webinar. Please be sure to check your spam folder. Registration information will also be available online the day of the webinar.
When you’re ready to find a good job that leads to a good career and a better self-supporting future, attending a WISE webinar is a great way to start. Our next WISE webinar is May 22 at 3:00 p.m. EDT Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
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May 10, 2013
Following our April 24th WISE Webinar, we took to our Facebook page to answer your disability employment-related questions. We addressed a variety of questions about the Ticket to Work program, Work Incentives and the path to financial independence. Thank you to all who participated, and we hope to see the rest of you next time! Follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/choosework) to receive announcements of future events! If you are interested in work and would like to discuss your situation now, speak with a Ticket to Work representative at 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 866-833-2967 (TTY) or find a service provider using our Find Help tool.
Check out the transcripts of the April 24th Facebook Q&A below:
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April 24, 2013
The April 10, 2013, national Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinar, Ticket to Work: Support Services for People with Disabilities on the Journey to Financial Independence: Part I is now available online. Visit http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/m-wise-webinars.cfm to download the webinar, accessible PDF of the presentation, or transcript.
To register for our next WISE webinar, please visit www.choosework.net/wise.
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April 18, 2013
Join us April 24 for part two of a free WISE webinar: Ticket to Work: Support for People with Disabilities on Their Journey to Financial Independence. A WISE webinar is a free, fully accessible, online event designed especially for beneficiaries and their families, community partners, and service providers to learn more about the Ticket to Work program and available Work Incentives.
This webinar series is a great opportunity for individuals who have previously participated in a Ticket to Work and Work Incentives webinar to learn more about the path to financial independence.
Register today for part 2 of the April webinar series which will:
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Provide a recap of Part 1
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Understand tax credits and other benefits that may apply to you
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Gain basic financial knowledge such as budgeting and expense tracking
You may want to access our archive of Ticket to Work webinars online at http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/m-wise-webinars.cfm to learn Ticket to Work and Work Incentive basics before participating in this webinar.
Register online at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
Immediately following this webinar, join us for our Facebook Question and Answer Session at www.facebook.com/choosework and receive expert answers to your questions about Ticket to Work, Social Security work incentives, and your employment options.
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April 3, 2013
Join us April 10 and 24 for a free two-part WISE webinar: Ticket to Work: Support for People with Disabilities on Their Journey to Financial Independence.
Part 1: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 3:00 PM, EDT
Part 2: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 3:00 PM, EDT
These webinars are an opportunity for individuals who have previously participated in a Ticket to Work and Work Incentives webinar to learn more about the path to financial independence.
This WISE webinars will present tips, tools, and resources that help you:
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Learn how to save what you earn
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Understand what tax credits may apply to you
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Gain basic financial knowledge such as budgeting and expense tracking
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March 26, 2013
Your Questions Answered! March 20th Facebook Q&A Transcript
Following our March 20th WISE Webinar, we took to our Facebook page to answer your disability employment-related questions. We addressed various questions about the Ticket to Work program and online tools and tips to achieve financial independence. Thank you everyone for engaging with us. Feel free to follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/choosework) and stay tuned for announcements of future events! If you are interested in work and would like to discuss your situation now, speak with a Ticket to Work representative at 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 866-833-2967 (TTY) or find a service provider using our Find Help tool.
Check out the transcripts of the March 20th Facebook Q&A below:
Note: Questions are listed first in each section. Responses from the Ticket to Work experts are labeled “Expert Response.” Additional comments from fans are labeled “Fan Comment (or Fan Response).” Comments from the moderator are labeled “Moderator Comment.” This transcript was recorded from the chat itself and to preserve authenticity, only egregious spelling errors were corrected and some responses were rearranged to group by question. Please excuse any additional grammar or spelling errors.
Below are acronyms used throughout the chat:
EN: Employment Network
SSI: Supplemental Security Income
SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance
TTW: Ticket to Work
VR: Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
WISE (webinar): Work Incentives Seminar Event
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March 7, 2013
A WISE webinar is a free, fully accessible, online event designed especially for beneficiaries and their families, community partners, and service providers to learn more about the Ticket to Work program and available Work Incentives. WISE webinars typically occur the fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., EST. At each webinar, Ticket to Work and Work Incentives experts present engaging information on the program for an hour then conclude with a live question and answer session.
Join us for our next WISE Webinar on March 20, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
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February 20, 2013
A WISE webinar is a free, fully accessible, online event designed especially for beneficiaries and their families, community partners, and service providers to learn more about the Ticket to Work program and available Work Incentives. WISE webinars typically occur the fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., EST. At each webinar, Ticket to Work and Work Incentives experts present engaging information on the program for an hour then conclude with a live question and answer session.
Join us for our next WISE Webinar on February 27, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
Participants learn about:
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