Persons With Disabilities

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Disability Employment Resources

Disability Employment Tabulation, U.S. Census Bureau

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

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CareerSource Suncoast wants to help persons with disabilities access the services and programs needed to gain, retain, or return to employment.

What is the Ticket to Work Program?

The Ticket to Work program is a free and voluntary self-sufficiency program that increases employment opportunities and choices for Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities. If you are between the ages of 18-64 years of age, receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a disability, have the desire to become financially independent, you qualify for the Ticket to Work program. CareerSource Suncoast is an Employment Network (EN) that has entered into an agreement with the Social Security Administration to participate in the Ticket to Work Program and provide services to Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.

Through the Ticket To Work program you can:

Work and maintain some or all of your benefits
Work and not automatically lose your Medicaid and Medicare
Receive protection from the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Continuing Disability Reviews
(CDR)Social Security Online – Protection From Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (ssa.gov)
Determine if work is right for you. If your benefits ended because you worked and had earnings,you can request an “Expedited Reinstatement” of benefits.Social Security Online – ExpeditedReinstatemen (EXR) (ssa.gov)
Receive a personal career coach
Receive resume assistance
Receive job lead assistance
Gain the satisfaction of competitive employment
Gain access to other community resources to meet your needs

Are you eligible?

Available to people between the ages of 18-64
Blind or have a disability and currently receive SSDI and/or SSI cash benefits
Have the desire to become financially independent

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Additional Resources

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RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS

U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Tax benefits for businesses that have employees with disabilities.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Disability Employment Resources. News, articles, and guides to help you understand the latest trends and best practices relating to employment of people with disabilities.
Disability Employment Tabulation, U.S. Census Bureau. This Census Bureau data shows disability status and labor force diversity for 4,000 local U.S. areas. Learn more about the skills and availability of people with disabilities, including details on occupation, education, and earnings.
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN). A resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, and retain qualified employees with disabilities.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN). JAN is dedicated to helping you integrate or retain people with disabilities. It’s a leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.