The Basics

For people with disabilities, work is more of a possibility than ever before. A job can let you earn your own money and help you meet more people and live more independently. Many people with disabilities are successful at meaningful jobs that they enjoy.

With the right kind of training, preparation, and reasonable accommodations, you can have a successful career. There are several programs that help people with disabilities prepare for and find jobs.

Ticket to Work

For adults (age 18-64) who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) based on their disabilities, the federal Ticket to Work program provides help preparing for, finding, and keeping a job. Often called the "Ticket program," it connects people to agencies offering vocational rehabilitation, training, referrals, job coaching, job counseling, and placement services.

Learn more about Ticket to Work.

WorkSource Georgia Services

A WorkSource Georgia Center can help you with your job search or career planning. Their free services include help finding a job, tests to see what skills you have, job training, career counseling, help creating or updating a resume, mock interviews, and workshops.

Learn more about WorkSource Georgia.

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) can help you prepare for and find work. Whether you're looking to enter the workforce for the first time, return to work, or enter a new line of work, a counselor can work with you to figure out which services you need and develop a plan to help you reach your work goals.

GVRA also offers specialized services for people who are blind or have low vision, or are deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more about the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or its specialized sensory services.