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May 8, 2009   
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Income Supports

Often, individuals with disabilities need supplemental income in order to work, at least on an interim basis. Such income may include social security benefits, welfare benefits, food stamps and other forms of assistance.

Related Links

  • Ticket to Work

    An innovative program from Social Security that helps individuals with disabilities find rewarding employment. A free and voluntary program, Ticket to Work connects Social Security disability beneficiaries to various programs - from employment to vocational rehabilitation - providing the tools, assistance, and guidance they need to find the right job.

  • Social Security Benefits

    Provides application and other information related to Social Security Administration programs affecting people with disabilities, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).


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Workforce Recruitment Program


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Business Sense


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Job Accommodation Network


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EARN Works


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Disability Information Resource


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National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability


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National Technical Assistance and Research Center

Disability
Employment
Situation

April 2009


Percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force:

  22.8%

Unemployment rate of persons with a     disability:

    12.9%

 

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