February 13, 2013
The January 23, 2013, National Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinar, Ticket to Work: Free Support Services for People with Disabilities is now available online. Visit our webinar library at http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/m-wise-webinars.cfm to download the webinar, accessible PDF of the presentation, or transcript.
Other items in our webinar library include:
To register for our next WISE webinar on Wednesday, February 27, visit www.ssa.gov/work.
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January 8, 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 January 23, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. Register online at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
Participants learn about:
Immediately following this webinar, log on for our Facebook Question and Answer Session:www.facebook.com/choosework and receive expert answers to your questions about Ticket to Work, Social Security work incentives, and your employment options.
If you cannot make the live event, wish to review the information, or are looking for a particular webinar topic, all of our webinars can be downloaded from our webinar library.
Special topic webinars in the library include:
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 January 23 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
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January 2, 2013
Kick off the New Year with a webinar that will leave you well informed and well prepared for a productive 2013.The January 9 Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar will offer insight and guidance on how to make the best use of online resources in your search for employment. Join us on Wednesday, January 9 at 3 p.m. EST for this event!
This national WISE Webinar will feature online tools that can support you on your decision to go to work, or start working for the first time. You will learn about:
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Tools available from the Ticket to Work program to help you decide if working is right for you
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Resource finders to connect you with service providers who will assist you on your journey toward self-sufficiency
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Job and career search tools to help you find and keep the right job
Immediately following this webinar, log on for our Facebook Question and Answer Session and receive expert answers to your questions about Ticket to Work, Social Security work incentives, and your employment options.
Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
If you cannot make the live event, wish to review the information, or are looking for a particular webinar topic, all of our webinars can be downloaded from our webinar library.
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December 24, 2012
Following our December 12th WISE Webinar, we took to our Facebook page to answer your disability employment-related questions. We addressed 25 questions about self-employment, the PASS program, the trial work period, and more! Thank you everyone for engaging with us. We had a lot of fun and shared many resources we hope will help you on your journey towards employment and greater self-sufficiency and financial independence. 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 December 12th 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
WIPA: Work Incentives Planning and Assistance
WISE (webinar): Work Incentives Seminar Event
TRANSCRIPT
Moderator Opening Comments
Join Ticket to Work for a disability employment Q&A Session on our Facebook Wall RIGHT NOW. By joining, you accept to follow our Comment Policy which can be viewed at: http://www.facebook.com/choosework/info
Hello everyone and welcome to today's Ticket to Work Facebook Q&A! We’re looking forward to chatting with you and answering your questions! Today, we have Denise Norris and Kendra Berry of Aspire Indiana Works joining us to share their expertise. Welcome, Denise and Kendra!
Before we begin, we would like to remind everyone to be mindful of personal privacy.Please do not include personally identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers, phone numbers, addresses, or e-mail addresses in your comment. The Page administrators reserve the right to remove comments that may be construed to reveal any personally identifiable information. Comments that include profanity, personal attacks or content deemed offensive or inappropriate by the Page administrators will also be removed.Your participation indicates acceptance of the terms of our comment policy which can also be found at http://www.facebook.com/choosework/info. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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December 6, 2012
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 December 12, 2012 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST. Register online at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).
Participants learn about:
Immediately following this webinar, log on for our Facebook Question and Answer Session: 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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November 19, 2012
What better way to celebrate the holidays with your clients than by giving them information that could change their lives? Hosting a WISE Webinar Viewing Party is a great way to bring together beneficiaries and their families to learn about the Ticket to Work program in a festive holiday-themed Viewing Party!
Planning a Viewing Party is now easier than ever. All you need is online in our WISE Webinar Viewing Party Toolkit. Take a look and start planning today to host one of our live webinars scheduled for December 5th or December 12th.
If those dates don’t work for you, consider hosting a Viewing Party of an archived webinar at a time of your own choosing. Our webinars usually take place on the 4th Wednesday of every month, but be sure to check www.choosework.net for the latest news on schedules for upcoming webinars.
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September 25, 2012
The October 10 national WISE webinar takes a unique approach. We’ll be discussing disability employment from the employer’s perspective. Join us on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 3:00 PM, EDT.
Our panel of experts will provide insight on a broad array of topics, including:
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Interview tips and resume building
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Talking, or not talking, about your disability
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On the job tips for success
If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and want to make more money through work, the Ticket to Work program can provide the support you need to transition to greater financial independence and self-sufficiency.
Register online at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).
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August 15, 2012
The July 25, 2012, national Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinar, “Support Services for People with Disabilities: Ticket to Work, Job Accommodations and You” 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.
For additional information on the Job Accommodations Network, please visit www.askjan.org.
Other items in our webinar library include:
To register for our next WISE webinar, please visit www.choosework.net/wise.
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