Employment

HHSC will host multiple Employment First Trainings this fall. The trainings are for anyone interested in learning about how employment services can increase employment opportunities for people with IDD.

So you can make an informed choice regarding employment, the video “Debunking the Three Biggest Myths About SSI and Work” addresses how SSI benefits may be impacted if you have a job.

Texans who receive SSI and want to join the workforce may wonder how employment will affect their benefits. A new video provides information about SSI Work Incentives so you can get a job and keep your benefits.

A new video provides information designed to help you navigate and understand the various SSDI Work Incentive programs. If you are considering entering the job market, this video can help you make an informed choice.

The video “Answering the Big Question: If I Go to Work, Will I Lose My Medicaid or Medicare?” covers the work incentives and programs available that may allow you to keep your benefits when you return to work.

TCDD grantee Community Healthcore’s video highlights some of the people, projects, and laws that have increased opportunities for people with disabilities in East Texas to be included in the community.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Learn about the resources and ideas available to help you or your organization get involved and raise awareness.

The Texas HireAbility campaign aims to connect job seekers with disabilities with employers and to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking feedback to improve vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. Provide your feedback at a regional town hall meeting or via email.

A new easy to use inventory tracking app helped people with IDD completely operate six Papa John’s kitchens at Super Bowl LI. And that’s just the beginning of what may be possible with the i4me app.