This year, we celebrate 32 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At Social Security, we're committed to the principles and spirit of the ADA, and the many ways it improves the lives of our beneficiaries. That's why we're celebrating and sharing Matt's story. As a job seeker who is deaf and needs accommodations, Matt story.
As a job seeker who is deaf and needs accommodations, Matt was reluctant to tell prospective employers about his disability. He worried that employers would not hire him if they knew about his disability.
 |
| Matt's story |
That’s when Matt connected with our Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program. This program supports career development for people ages 18 to 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. Through this free and voluntary program, approved service providers offer supports and services as participants move toward financial independence through work.
Continue reading the article
No comments:
Post a Comment