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The PASS program for SSI recipients

Register in advance to attend this virtual group info session about Social Security’s PASS program for SSI recipients: Wednesday, April 29th, starting at 2 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/shMchVtCTviA9-u0kXVMsw#/registration

“Social Security Work Incentives are designed to help people with disabilities who receive Social Security disability benefits transition to financial independence through work. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or can become eligible for SSI, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is a Work Incentive that helps you set aside income and resources for expenses related to your work goals.”

In this group info session, TRI’s interim Independent Living Program Director, Mandi Sheraden (she/her), and our Mobile Disability Benefits Counselor, Alex Hiraldo (he/him), will provide a general overview of SSA’s PASS program from the Ticket-to-Work (TTW) website.

If you need one-on-one assistance after attending the meeting, you can schedule an Intake with our Mobile Disability Counselor, Alex Hiraldo (he/him), help you draft your PASS application, and refer you to an employment support agency through the TTW program.

Register at least 2 weeks in advance if you require an American Sign Language Interpreter, and email: M.Sheraden@taconicresources.org

*These info sessions are open to the public. Zoom meetings are just like in-person group discussions. You will see and hear other attendees. Do not disclose your personal contact information, date of birth, social security number, or any other confidential information to the group.

If you are unable to attend our workshops, you can visit Social Security’s Choose Work website to learn more about the PASS program and gather information about people’s success stories from using the PASS: https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/fact-sheet-using-your-pass

What is Ticket-To-Work? This YouTube video will explain: https://youtu.be/JUv-tIIakG8?si=v3hZal4uWXaC1tqu

PASS program info flyer. Click on the flyer for the accessible PDF copy
Click on the flyer above for a PDF copy.
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Receiving SSI/SSDI and currently working? Make sure you know the rules!

Monthly workshops, virtual and in-person

Increase your benefits! Avoid Overpayments! Plan – be prepared. Consider Social Security’s Ticket-To-Work program.

Registration in advance is required.
There will be two workshop options for Thursday, December 11th.

These workshops are intended for the beneficiary (SSI/SSDI/DAC recipient) as well as their Representative Payee. Human Services Professionals are welcome to attend; however, we encourage the beneficiary to be present.

If you need an American Sign Language interpreter, you must email the host, Alex, at least two weeks in advance to: A.Hiraldo@taconicresources.org

TRI’s Mobile Disability Benefits Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think DIFFERENTLY.

in person group workshop on SSI and SSDI work incentives December 2025
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Employment and Training Opportunities in the Clean Energy Sector

New York State is embarking on a transition to an inclusive, clean energy-powered economy. All residents, businesses, and communities across the state will have access to new opportunities to benefit from this transition including clean energy careers, home improvements, and even rebates for businesses and personal transportation. But there’s a lot of information out there, and people may not know where to start.

To help New Yorkers access and navigate these opportunities, NYSERDA created the Regional Clean Energy Hubs. Clean Energy Hubs connect people to the clean energy economy. Each economic region in the state has a Hub of its own. You can find yours here: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Regional-Clean-Energy-Hubs/Find-Your-Clean-Energy-Hub-Today

One role of the Hubs is to facilitate an effective clean energy workforce pipeline, which empowers job seekers, improves diversity and inclusion in the field, supports local businesses, and enables New York State to physically build the infrastructure needed to reach its clean energy goals.

As experts in empowering and accommodating people with disabilities, it’s important for your local Hub to hear from you! An improved clean energy workforce must prioritize people who have historically been shut out of such careers. It is known that unemployment and underemployment are significantly worse for people with disabilities than people without. New York will create an estimated 200,000+ jobs through the clean energy transition, which makes this an excellent opportunity to build the necessary knowledge and accommodations into training and hiring from the outset.

If you are located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, you may reach out to Cal Trumann (cal@nyforcleanpower.org) to begin discussing involvement in the regional Clean Energy Hub’s workforce development efforts. Elsewhere in the state, please consult the NYSERDA website to find your Hub representative.