People with disabilities make significant contributions to America’s workforce, but many face barriers to obtaining jobs and securing economic self-sufficiency.
Our work reduces employment barriers for people with disabilities and supports workforce professionals at the state and local level. On this site you will learn about resources, programs, and partnerships that can make the workforce system more effective.
Employment Success Stories
The following success stories demonstrate the positive contributions people with disabilities make to employers. Our team will share stories on a rolling basis, so please check back often! Mark Shepard The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf student Mark Shepard’s academic journey took some unexpected twists and turns, but NCCC supported […]
Employment Success StoriesFinancial Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions
I Want to Know About… What is the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Americans financial protection and support throughout life’s journey. SSA administers retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits and enrolls individuals in Medicare. They also provide Social Security numbers, which are unique identifiers needed for individuals to work, handle […]
Financial Toolkit: Frequently Asked QuestionsEmployment Success Stories
The following success stories demonstrate the positive contributions people with disabilities make to employers. Our team will share stories on a rolling basis, so please check back often! Mark Shepard The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf student Mark Shepard’s academic journey took some unexpected twists and turns, but NCCC supported […]
Employment Success StoriesFinancial Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions
I Want to Know About… What is the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Americans financial protection and support throughout life’s journey. SSA administers retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits and enrolls individuals in Medicare. They also provide Social Security numbers, which are unique identifiers needed for individuals to work, handle […]
Financial Toolkit: Frequently Asked QuestionsEmployment Success Stories
The following success stories demonstrate the positive contributions people with disabilities make to employers. Our team will share stories on a rolling basis, so please check back often! Mark Shepard The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf student Mark Shepard’s academic journey took some unexpected twists and turns, but NCCC supported […]
Employment Success StoriesFinancial Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions
I Want to Know About… What is the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Americans financial protection and support throughout life’s journey. SSA administers retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits and enrolls individuals in Medicare. They also provide Social Security numbers, which are unique identifiers needed for individuals to work, handle […]
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