Congress Passes The Ticket To Work And Work Incentives Improvement Act Of 1999


When you have a disability, it can be hard to find or keep a job.  Sometimes, employers underestimate the capabilities of employees with disabilities and are reluctant to hire them.  In other cases, would-be job-seekers may need additional training and other supports to succeed in the workplace.  In 1999, Congress passed the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act to help people with disabilities achieve financial independence.  Under the law, those who receive SSI or SSDI benefits and are between the ages of 18 and 64 are eligible for a "ticket" allowing them to obtain free employment services, such as job coaching and placement, through vocational rehabilitation (VR) or other service providers.  Participation in the program is voluntary.  


  
Many people with disabilities are hesitant to return to work for fear they'll lose their benefits and healthcare coverage.  With the Ticket program, participants can keep their benefits and Medicare or Medicaid coverage for an extended time period while they receive job training and enter the workforce; otherwise known as the Trial Work Period.  You can learn more about the program on the Ticket to Work website at https://www.ssa.gov/work/.  Additionally, the Social Security Administration also puts out a yearly guide called the Red Book, which describes how to participate and how your benefits will be affected.  You can download a copy here https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/. 
  
To participate, you will need to verify your eligibility.  From there, decide which type of service provider will be the best fit for you.  One of the ways to access job services is through an Employment Network, like NTI.  Some of these networks not only help you find a job, they also give you ongoing support while you're working to help you achieve long-term success.   
  
NTI is an Employment Network dedicated to helping people with disabilities find gainful employment.  We assist individuals with disabilities find remote work with Fortune 500 companies.  For many, these jobs lead to rewarding careers in customer service, tech support, and call centers.  To prepare clients for employment, we offer virtual classes through NTI University.  We also have an eMentoring program to provide one-on-one support to our job candidates throughout the recruiting, training, and hiring process.  If you would like to be guided toward success through our job-services, please visit NTI at goo.gl/opzKNQ.  The registration process only takes about 5-minutes to complete.    
  
  
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The Great American Smokeout

Smoking tobacco is the number one cause of preventable disease throughout the world, yet more than 36 million people in the United States continue to smoke. Each year on the third Thursday of November, smokers participate in the Great American Smokeout run by the American Cancer Society. The goal is simple. To get people who smoke to stop smoking, even if it is for one day on November 16, 2017. 

Smoking is hard to quit alone. Nicotine is addictive, and you can get hooked on cigarettes very quickly. As you try to quit, nicotine withdrawal often leads many people to start smoking again. While it's a deadly habit, most people aren't able to quit alone because of how addictive smoking is. 



The American Cancer Society created the Great American Smokeout as a way to raise awareness, and to get those who are smokers to think about their smoking habits. On November 16, 2017, smokers are asked to stop smoking for the day as a way to kick-start quitting smoking overall. The goal is to continue to reduce the percentage of Americans who smoke tobacco each year. 

In the 1960's, roughly 42% of Americans were smokers. Today, approximately 15% of Americans continue to smoke despite the known health hazards. Smoking includes cigarettes, cigars, hookah, and pipes. The rise of hookah use among younger adults is as dangerous as smoking cigarettes and should be avoided at all costs. 



If you have a loved one who smokes, find out how to be supportive. Encourage your loved one to stop smoking this November. Better breathing and more energy are two health benefits that may be felt within weeks of quitting. 
NTI believes strongly in helping those with disabilities live a rich, productive life. To register for our job-services, go to our website at goo.gl/ssGpLJ. Come see why NTI is a leader in helping people with disabilities back into the workplace. 

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes Awareness 
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAMand today is World Diabetes Day as recognized by the United Nations. The goal is to spread awareness and understanding of all forms of diabetes, ranging from Type 1 and Type 2 to gestational diabetes and every variance in between. Millions of people across the United States deal with the life-altering effects of diabetes on a daily basis, and managing these effects can be challenging to many. In factabout 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in the United States. 



Forms of Diabetes 
When many people think of diabetes, they tend to think of Type 1 and Type 2; these are certainly among the most common and severe manifestations of the disease. Type 1 diabetes refers to a condition where the pancreas produces either too much or not enough insulin, whereas Type 2 occurs when the body has trouble processing glucose (blood sugar) as it should. 


Gestational diabetes is another relatively common form of diabetes, though the good news with this type is that it is temporary. Specifically, gestational diabetes only affects women who are pregnant and results in high blood sugar that can usually be controlled. 

Prediabetes should also be considered, as this condition is often found in those who have elevated blood sugar and will likely develop Type 2 diabetes later in life, without proper lifestyle change and/or medical intervention. However, those with prediabetes don't have blood sugar levels that are quite high enough for an official Type 2 diagnosis. 

Living With Diabetes 
Every day can be a challenge for those living with and managing diabetes. Careful monitoring of blood sugar, lifestyle changes, and medications (such as insulin) are often required. NTI is committed to helping people with disabilities return to work, including those suffering from any form of diabetes. If you are on SSI or SSDI and would like to use our remote job-services, register today at goo.gl/AitzVW.   Get started on the path to employment with telecommuting roles at Fortune 500 Companies. 


What Being an eMentor means to me - Billie Holt


We talk about the benefits of finding a good mentor. Do we think about what mentors get from the experience? As a part of recognizing the importance of disability mentoring here is a personal account of how being an eMentor has affected Billie Holt of NTI. 

“Being an eMentor has opened my eyes to the wonderful system of helping disabled persons get jobs.  This whole process allows the disabled community a way to become productive members of society. We now can offer a hands-on approach to assisting with [clients] living and working in their own homes.  This masterful approach takes away the stigma of “disability” and provides access the world of the abled and willful members of society. Being an eMentor is a critical element in this process. The guidance, support, knowledge, and education I provide to my mentees is valuable in helping the person land a job.  I exercise patience, diligence and hopefully the right timing to see a Candidate reach their goals. Being an eMentor is an awesome experience when I know that I have answered questions and guided a mentee to the right solution.  I hope to continue to grow and maximize my potential to be the best eMentor I can be for NTI.”   

Billie is just one of seven eMentors available to clients of NTI. It is comforting to know that there are people available via phone or video to support and offer career guidance. If you are a person with a disability who is ready to return to work, you can benefit from eMentoring, too.  Register with NTI today via goo.gl/3LXUcF to start the process. NTI is a leader in connecting people with disabilities to remote job opportunities.



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