Health City Sun Week 45

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November 6, 2020

New Mexico’s Legal & Financial Weekly

Vol. 10.100 No. 45

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The Way We Work: New Tools Tackle Old Barriers

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enerations of people with disabilities have faced the challenge of figuring out how to best contribute their skills and talents in workplaces that weren’t originally designed with them in mind. Increasingly, employers are acknowledging the benefits of a diverse workforce and advances in technology have improved the outlook for job seekers with disabilities. The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) marks a transformative milestone in our nation’s civil rights movement. As the ADA improved access to all aspects of public life, Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and other Work Incentives give adults with disabilities better access to the workforce. The Ticket Program offers free employment support services; other Work Incentives give people time to acclimate to employment without immediately losing their benefits, including Medicare or Medicaid coverage. Adults ages 18–64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) are eligible. Although barriers to employment remain, the authors of the ADA and the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act would be encouraged by our progress. Assistive technology solutions are becoming universal. For example, smart phones with speech recognition and voice-activated assistants revolutionized the way we interact with our phones. This technology allowed more people with disabilities to use the phone and improved the experience for all users. Screen readers and screen magnifiers enable people with severe visual impairments to use a computer. Other common examples of technology in the workplace include lights that automatically turn on when someone enters the room, doors that open automatically,

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voice-controlled thermostats and desks that can be adjusted easily. Today’s video conferencing, webinar and open access education platforms have had the greatest impact on the way we work. By enabling telework, offices create positions that are not limited by a company’s location. A virtual interface removes the transportation barrier for some and makes office work more accessible for all employees. As we adopt more technologies and inclusive approaches into our work environments, we develop communities that are more welcoming and beneficial to people of all abilities. This could be the year to find out what is possible for you. For 20 years, the Ticket Program has helped thousands of people find their path to a better future. If you would like to explore your employment options, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, or visit choosework.ssa.gov. -(NAPSI)

Stay Informed By Subscribing To Texts From Ticket To Work

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etting a job may not be as difficult as some people fear thanks to To sign up for the text messages, text TICKET to 474747 (standard messaging rates may apply). Then, Social Security will send you the latest innovative efforts by a government agency. news from the Choose Work! Blog, information about upcoming events, For example, on July 15, 2020, Social Security launched a campaign to identify the next steps you can take on your path to employment, and more. inform the public about the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program. The Ticket You can opt out of text messaging at any time. Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who get Social Security disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) and want to work. This free Ready to take the next step? and voluntary program helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence by connecting them with the services and support they need Participation in the Ticket Program is free and voluntary. To learn more, visit choosework.ssa.gov. You can also call the Ticket to Work Help Line at to succeed in the workforce. 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8?a.m. Anyone can opt in to get text messages with the most up-to-date information to 8?p.m.?ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers. about the Ticket Program. Each month, those who choose to opt in will Or, you can find providers on your own with the Ticket Program Find Help receive useful and timely advice, encouragement and stories about people tool. who met their employment goals and achieved financial independence with -(NAPSI) the help of the Ticket Program.


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