2023 marks 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA.

Jack Myers at Social Security is promoting the program, 'Ticket to Work Program' and explains it helps beneficiaries reach their goals of getting back to work despite a disability they may have.

The program supports career development for people ages 18 to 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. Myers explains through this free and voluntary program, approved service providers offer support and services as participants move toward financial independence through work. 

Myers stresses, for most people, being disabled and being on Social Security isn't the end of your working life and many don't want it to be.

Myers stresses it is very important that you communicate with Social Security and let them know that you are doing that. If you don’t go through the Ticket program, call your local office to report your return to work.

You can learn more about working while disabled by checking out our website at www.choosework.ssa.gov or by calling 866-968-7842.