Social Security Assistance for Employment:

• Navigating Your Benefits While You Work Focus on Employment and Independence through Innovative Programs VaughnGage Wellness Center is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful and sustainable employment, fostering independence and self-sufficiency. Our comprehensive suite of services, including our Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program, robust Job Placement services, impactful Supported Employment, and strategic utilization of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Ticket to Work program, alongside our expertise with Medicaid Waivers for employment supports, positions us as a leading provider in facilitating successful employment outcomes.

Ticket to Work Program as a Cornerstone:

• We are deeply committed to the mission of the SSA’s Ticket to Work program, which aims to increase opportunities for Social Security disability beneficiaries (age 18 through 64) to become self-supporting through work. Our diverse service offerings are strategically designed to support beneficiaries at various stages of their employment journey under the Ticket to Work framework:

Empowering Beneficiaries:

• We actively educate beneficiaries about their rights and responsibilities within the Ticket to Work program, emphasizing the potential for increased earnings and eventual self-sufficiency while understanding the safeguards for their disability benefits.

Seamless Transitions with Employment Networks (ENs):

• VaughnGage aims to establish strong collaborative relationships with Employment Networks (ENs). Our foundational services in assessment, skills development through Registered Apprenticeships and other training, and intensive support through Supported Employment create well-prepared candidates for EN services leading to direct job placement and long-term career success.

Contributing to Individualized Work Plans (IWPs):

• Our comprehensive assessments and individualized support contribute significantly to the development of realistic and achievable IWPs. By identifying strengths, addressing barriers, and fostering career exploration, we empower beneficiaries to actively participate in shaping their employment goals in collaboration with VR counselors and ENs.

Comprehensive Service Delivery and Coordination:

• We are proficient in providing a range of employment-focused services that align with the Ticket to Work program, ensuring meticulous service reporting and seamless coordination with VR counselors, ENs, and the SSA to maximize beneficiary success.

Medicaid Waiver Expertise for Employment Supports:

• VaughnGage possesses significant experience navigating Medicaid Waivers such as TXHML and HCBS. We understand how these waivers can provide crucial funding and support services that directly facilitate employment for individuals with disabilities, including job coaching, transportation assistance, and other necessary supports for maintaining employment.