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Ticket to Work

  1. WHO WE ARE
  2. Ticket to Work

The Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services is now a certified Employment Network under the Social Security Administration Ticket to Work Program. Individuals aged 18 through 64 who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible to participate in the Ticket to Work program absolutely free.

If you are interested in the Ticket to Work Program, please fill out this form: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePaVX6LGCOv1zYa

Through the Ticket to Work Program, participants receive free employment services to:

  • Decide if working is right for them
  • Prepare for work
  • Find a job

Additionally, SSA will not conduct a Continuing Disability Review (CDR), which determines if you will continue to receive benefits based on your disability, if your Ticket is “In-Use” with an EN and you meet SSA’s Timely Progress requirements.

A general FAQ regarding the Ticket to Work program can be found here: https://choosework.ssa.gov/about/faqs

 

The RCAAS as an Employment Network

The RCAAS is:

  • An Employment Network with staff who have expertise on individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other cognitive impairments
  • The only EN paired with one of the New Jersey’s largest employers, Rutgers University
  • A veteran-led institution. The Founding Executive Director of the RCAAS, Christopher Manente, is a proud veteran of the 101st Airbourne Infantry Division of the US Army

A diagnosis of autism is not required to participate in Ticket to Work through the RCAAS; however, we are best equipped to help individuals with cognitive impairments (autism spectrum disorder, Down’s Syndrome, organic brain syndromes, and developmental disabilities such as ADD/ADHD.) Many of our staff members are trained to specifically help adults on the autism spectrum get into the workforce and higher education. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other cognitive impairments are highly encouraged to submit their ticket with us.

RCAAS Employment Partners

Through its strategic partnerships with Rutgers University, the RCAAS can connect job-seekers with the following University services and local New Brunswick businesses: