Ticket to Work
The return to work can be challenging for individuals receiving disability benefits. Support services through the Ticket to Work program can help people with disabilities secure gainful employment and establish financial self-sufficiency.
What is the American Dream Employment Network?
ADEN is an approved Employment Network under Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program.
The American Dream Employment Network (ADEN), an administrative EN, is a consortium of service providers and employers working together to create a path for individuals with disabilities, who are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, and want to return to, or begin working for the first time. ADEN is focused on building a network of Employer Partners who are interested in diversifying their workforce by hiring qualified ADEN participants. ADEN can serve as the preferred resource to federal contractors and employers looking for potential job candidates who will be provided with ongoing employment support.
What is Ticket to Work?
The return to gainful employment can be complicated and challenging, especially for individuals receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits. Recognizing this challenge, SSA offers support services through the Ticket to Work program to individuals looking to achieve financial self-sufficiency. If you are between the ages of 18-64 and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you likely have a Ticket. SSA disability beneficiary providers under the Ticket to Work program are known as Employment Networks (EN). The American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) is an approved SSA Ticket to Work EN.
What is the American Dream Employment Network?
ADEN is an approved Employment Network under Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program.
The American Dream Employment Network (ADEN), an administrative EN, is a consortium of service providers and employers working together to create a path for individuals with disabilities, who are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, and want to return to, or begin working for the first time. ADEN is focused on building a network of Employer Partners who are interested in diversifying their workforce by hiring qualified ADEN participants. ADEN can serve as the preferred resource to federal contractors and employers looking for potential job candidates who will be provided with ongoing employment support.
What is Ticket to Work?
The return to gainful employment can be complicated and challenging, especially for individuals receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits. Recognizing this challenge, SSA offers support services through the Ticket to Work program to individuals looking to achieve financial self-sufficiency. If you are between the ages of 18-64 and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you likely have a Ticket. SSA disability beneficiary providers under the Ticket to Work program are known as Employment Networks (EN). The American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) is an approved SSA Ticket to Work EN.
Who Does ADEN Serve?
Service Providers
ADEN invites individuals and agencies providing employment services to people with disabilities to join its Network.
Employers
ADEN is committed to working closely with employers that want to diversify their workforce and federal contractors that hire people with disabilities.
Job Seekers
ADEN provides employment support services to individuals receiving SSDI or SSI benefits. If you’re ready to return to work, ADEN can help.
Other Employment Resources
WIOA
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment support services.
Career Pathways
NDI connects the support services that enable individuals to secure certifications and obtain employment.
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