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Dear Colleague,

Today, we join the Department of Labor in honoring the 50^th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that are run by federal agencies or receive federal funding. This year's theme is "Advancing Access and Equity: Then, Now and Next."

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act helps to remove employment barriers and promote equal opportunity in the workforce for people with disabilities. Similarly, Social Security's Ticket to Work program promotes employment and rehabilitation for people with disabilities. The Ticket to Work program is a free and voluntary program that helps adults ages 18-64 who receive Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income based on disability, or both, by connecting them with services and supports to succeed in the workforce.

People with disabilities face barriers achieving and maintaining their financial independence. Please join us in recognizing the 50^th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act by sharing information about the Ticket to Work program or our blog Celebrating 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Sincerely,

Dawn Bystry
Deputy Associate Commissioner
Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
oea.net.post@ssa.gov
@SSAOutreach