National Disability Employment Awareness Month
As the WVU CED continues its dedication to supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace, we encourage everyone to visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s official National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) website to view information, resources and videos.
What is WIPA?
WIPA (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance) is a program funded by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, which provides information about work and benefits to people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) based on a disability.
WIPA programs are for people who are already working, or those who are about to start work!
How do I Begin?
To begin the process, please contact the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842, or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. ET. Once you contact the Help Line, they will guide you towards the WIPA Specialist in your area or click the button below.
Working Wednesdays
WIPA hosts monthly Facebook Live sessions to share information about Work Incentives and other resources to help you work.
Common Myths about Social Security Benefits
This video series from Project HEAL at the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities explains the benefits and common myths of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
