LINC BECOMES AN OFFICIAL TICKET TO WORK PROVIDER, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Kelli Romine, WIP-C, ACRE, ADA Coordinator Vocational Services Program Manager Living Independence Network Corporation

We are excited to announce that LINC (Living Independence Network Corporation) has become an official provider for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Ticket to Work Program. This new role strengthens LINC’s commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities, offering them more resources to pursue meaningful employment and achieve greater financial independence.

What is the Ticket to Work Program?

The Ticket to Work Program is a free and voluntary program that helps Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries return to work or gain new employment without losing their benefits, all while allowing them to gradually transition to the workforce.

As a Ticket to Work provider, LINC will now serve as an Employment Network (EN), supporting individuals in Idaho who are interested in reentering the workforce. LINC will offer personalized services to meet the unique needs of each individual, including:

· Career counseling and goal-setting

· Job search assistance, and job skill preparation

· Long-term ongoing employment support

· Social Security Work Incentive Advisement

· Financial Services / Resources

The Ticket to Work Program is available to those aged 18-64 who receives SSDI or SSI due to a disability. By working with LINC, participants will have access to a network of services that help them explore career options, prepare for work, and eventually enter or reenter the workforce. The program also offers protections, such as keeping benefits during the transition phase, allowing individuals to test their ability to work without fear of immediate benefit loss.

If you or someone you know is receiving SSDI or SSI benefits and is interested in returning to work, LINC is here to help. As a trusted community resource with decades of experience advocating for people with disabilities, we are excited to offer personalized employment support through the Ticket to Work Program. For more information, please contact us at 208-336-3335, ext. 152. LINC is dedicated to helping individuals build fulfilling careers while maintaining their independence.

LINC has three offices to serve you. www.lincidaho.org

1182 Eastland Drive North Suite C
Twin Falls ID 83301
(208) 733-1712 VOICE
(208) 733-7711 TDD

1878 West Overland Road
Boise ID 83705
(208) 336-3335 VOICE
(208) 336-3335 TDD
(208) 384-5037 FAX

703 S. Kimball Ave
Caldwell ID 83605
(208) 454-5511 VOICE
(208) 454-5511 TDD
(208) 454-5515 FAX