Other Resources

Along with the Ticket to Work program, other programs and organizations help individuals with disabilities with their employment. Benefits planners from the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program can recommend employment programs and organizations in your area. Two examples of organizations that provide employment assistance are Goodwill Industries and the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). DOR helps individuals with disabilities find work, even if they do not qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.

The WIPA program helps Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities make informed choices about their paid work and the benefits they receive. Each WIPA program has staff called Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) who provide benefits planning assistance to beneficiaries with disabilities. They also conduct outreach efforts to Social Security beneficiaries who might be eligible for their programs and make referrals to appropriate ENs. CWICs provide information on how health coverage such as Medicare and Medi-Cal will be affected by employment. To find a WIPA program near you, click here.

WIPA projects also hold Work Incentives Seminar Events (WISE) to provide SSDI and SSI beneficiaries with information about local Employment Networks and how to assign your Ticket to Work. These seminars will also give you the opportunity to learn more about other SSA work incentives and meet with representatives from your local Department of Rehabilitation and Employment Networks. To learn more about a WISE event near you, click here.