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Employment Facts for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Did you know?• Unemployment rate for PWDs was 13.2% as opposed
to 7.1% for general population• PWDs are more likely to be hired part-time vs. full-
time• 8 in 10 PWDs were not in labor force, as opposed to
3 in 10 for general population
Source: Labor Market Research (2013), Department of Labor
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Why Partner with Us?
• We have experience working with job seekers with disabilities
• Your clients will have access to a full array of job placement services
• Dual case management increases job placement & retention success – they have a team to help!
• We can help YOU with tracking outcomes!
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What is ?
• Established by Social Security Administration (SSA)• Eligibility: Ages 18-64, currently receiving SSI/SSDI
benefits• Goal: Supports career development for individuals
wanting to work & become self-sufficient• Participation: Free & voluntary program• Services provided by Employment Networks (EN)
Source: www.choosework.net
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Goals of the Ticket to Work Program
• Start working at least part-time during first 9 months after Ticket assignment with goal of becoming self supporting
• After 9 months, earn Substantial Gainful Activity for 11-18 months
• Earn Substantial Gainful Activity and be completely off of cash benefits
• Maintaining medical benefits
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What is an Employment Network?
• A private or public organization whose goal is to get job seekers back to work!
• Services vary, but all provide career counseling, job placement assistance & help maintaining long term employment
• EN will work with clients to jointly develop a plan that details career goals & joint responsibilities
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Services We Provide: Job Coaching Career Counseling Job Leads Job Accommodations Individual Work Plan Work Incentive Counseling Referrals/Planning Resume Preparation Labor Market Information Training/Referrals Practice Interviewing
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Benefits of Ticket to Work
• Access to employment/career services• Protection from Continuing Disability
Reviews (CDR), if making Timely Progress• Assistance with wage reporting• Work incentive counseling
referral/planning• Expedited Reinstatement of benefits• Client’s own personal employment team!
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Partnership Plus
• Referral at the time of successful case closure• Smooth transition to avoid gaps in services
EN can provide services including:• Job accommodation• Work incentive counseling• Job retention• Job referrals
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What is NENA?
• National Employment Network Association• Nonprofit membership organization for ENs• Provides support & training to ENs & partners• Assists ENs with making a commitment to providing
best in services to beneficiaries (You!)• Maintains a membership list for others to verify
NENA membership of any EN
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Why Partnership With a NENA EN?
As part of their membership, NENA ENs:
• Receive updates on all rules & regulations regarding the Ticket to Work program
• Share best practices & methods to help job seekers achieve success
• Have access to experts in field through training, an annual conference, & one-on-one consultation
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More Benefits to Partnering
• Co-case management can lead to positive outcomes• Everyone gets credit for successful outcomes• Improved performance outcomes• Develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)• Partnership can lead to future funding opportunities