Work experience is an important factor in good transition planning. Students who work while going to school and pay into Social Security for 6 quarters are eligible to earn more money from Social Security when they are out of school, than had they not worked. To find out more about this and other work/disability issues visit the Health & Disability Advocates website at www.hdadvocates.org. You may also want to connect with a Benefits Specialist to determine how work will impact SSI and SSDI benefits.

You can find the Benefits Specialist in your area by choosing:

1.      Search for Advocacy/Service Providers

2.      Select Service Type: Government Programs

3.      Select Service Sub-Type:  Government Programs

4.      Select Services Provided: Work Incentive Planning and Assistance

5.      Select County: Your County