SSA’s Ticket to Work (TTW) program was signed into federal law as part of the “Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999” and was intended to address the tremendous unemployment among working aged adult beneficiaries. SSA’s TTW is a program that allows people with disabilities who receive disability related benefits to seek employment services from qualified vendors, referred to as Employment Networks (ENs).
Employment Networks (ENs) are public or private organizations that are authorized by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide a variety of employment services to adults ages 18 through 64 who receive SSA disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) and want to work.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two distinct cash income programs for people with disabilities:
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In 2024, there were more than 12 million working aged adults (ages 18-64), as well as almost one (1) million children, receiving these benefits. While these programs represent essential support, they unintentionally present major barriers to employmentand the pursuit of economic self-sufficiency.
Nearly all adult (18-64) beneficiaries in active status with SSA (receiving SSI, SSDI or both) are eligible to participate in the TTW. The program is highly accountable and offers beneficiaries more choices to return to work and improve their earnings over time. ENs are paid based solely on the achievement of employment and earnings level of the beneficiary. This concept is valuable for the beneficiary as the EN is highly incentivized to help beneficiaries achieve their goals.
Since 2001, AHEDD has been helping ticketholders become employed in a variety of settings including manufacturing and distribution, entry and professional level services, healthcare, plus many more. Services to the beneficiary are customized and include career guidance and development of short-and long-term employment goals. Work Incentives Counseling is also made available to each beneficiary to help them manage work and benefits to reach greater independence.
Email tickettowork@ahedd.org for more information.
Provision of planned, individualized services
Experienced staff with annual credentialing
Career guidance and development of short and long-term employment goals
Engagement with a network of diverse businesses
Job placement that matches your unique talents and abilities
Self-Employment Support
Monthly engagement with your employment team to further advance in your field
Follow up and support for up to five (5) years, based on need
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AHEDD is the first supported employment provider in the country, dating back to 1977. We have a team of experienced Employment Specialists (ES) to help meet employer recruitment and retention needs. AHEDD works with all industries and job types. Education, skill levels and experience vary among participants.
A recruitment source for untapped talent
Prescreening of candidates by an experienced team of Employment Specialists
Support available for training and onboarding of employees
Employment retention incentive built into our staff’s compensation
Job placement and support services paid for by third party funders, in most cases
Private pay contracts available to meet a specific business need
Tax credits and incentives available
