Special Needs

People with disabilities play an important role in a diverse and inclusive workforce. Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program supports career development for people with disabilities who want to work. Adults ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) qualify for this free and voluntary program, in which service providers offer free employment support services. ...

Are you disabled and struggling to pay bills? Make sure to check your eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps – which can be a valuable lifeline for older adults. ...

Parents and caretakers of children with disabilities can lose work hours and income because of their children’s care needs. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly financial support to low-income families with children who have developmental and behavioral disabilities including ASD and physical impairments. For older people with ASD, SSI's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program supports career development for people 18-64 who receive SSI and want to work.  ...

This year, Social Security celebrates 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its importance to many beneficiaries. Matt’s story is an example of how the ADA and Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can help beneficiaries achieve their career goals. ...

In late 1972, President Nixon signed Supplemental Security Income (SSI) into law. In January 1974, the Social Security Administration began paying SSI to people who met the eligibility requirements. Fifty years later, SSI remains a lifeline program for millions of people and households with limited income and resources. ...

It's National Family Caregivers Month. When you're visiting for the holidays, take time to talk to the caregivers in your family. How are they doing? Is there a way you can help? An hour break from caregiving duties can be a lifesaver for some people. ...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Social Security Administration has a program that supports career development for people ages 18 to 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. ...

Are you a candidate for over-the-counter hearing aids? A new FDA ruling should dramatically cut the cost of and increase accessibility to hearing aids for people with mild or moderate hearing loss. ...