Social Security Administration, Ticket to Work Program

*Free training, job referrals and other services to help find employment for persons receiving SSDI or SSI benefits and want to work *Ticket issued to eligible persons who are then assigned ticket to an employment network of their choice *If network accepts ticket, it will coordinate and provide appropriate services to help person find and maintain employment *Cash benefits and Medicaid or Medicare often continue throughout transition to work, and there are protections in place to help persons return to benefits if unable to continue working due to disability *A summary guide to employment supports: http://www.

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, SSI

Social Security Administration, Region 4

*Information and Referral Helpline provides assistance with all areas of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits (SSA/SSI) *Processes all requests for original or duplicate Social Security cards *Region 4 covers the Southeastern United States, provides phone numbers and addresses of local offices by city

Services: Social Security Retirement Benefits, SSI

Social Security Administration, Big Bend Area

*Processes applications for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits *Provides assistance with all areas relating to SSA/SSI and processes all requests for original or duplicate Social Security cards *Before calling the local office, call the Region 4 Information and Referral Helpline

Services: Social Security Retirement Benefits, SSI

Simply Healthcare Plans

*Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) plan serving Medicaid recipients in the Big Bend; also known as a Medicaid HMO *Plan led by physicians *Gives referrals to persons on the MMA plan for primary care medical services along with vision, behavioral/mental health, medications, physical therapy, and other specialty health services including prenatal care *24/7 Nurse Line *Non emergency transportation to medical appointments for members of this plan

Services: Medicaid

Sessaly Rose Transit Company

*Transportation for anyone, including persons needing medical access such as wheelchair or stretcher accommodations except for clients who need medical attention during the trip *Accepts Medicaid with prior approval; fees charged for trips not paid for by Medicaid vary according to length of trip; call for fee information

Services: Local Transportation, Medicaid

REfire Culinary

*Educates and trains those with felony convictions on basic skills, job experience, and job placement support in the culinary/restaurant industry *Opportunity to re-enter the workforce and become skilled and productive members of their community *Curriculum is developed by professional chefs and culinary educators and will prepare graduates to fill a significant talent gap in Tallahassee’s retail food sector, operating a community-focused catering company that provides quality food products at a reduced cost to schools, housing facilities, and elderly meal programs.

Services: Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Redeemed, Inc

*Reentry services for inmates and ex-offenders returning to their communities *Pre-trial services: Senior Pre-trial Release Specialist attends all First Appearances, cooperates with Judge in release decision, and assists when requested in specific conditions of release; responsible for administering court-ordered alcohol, drug testing and monitoring other imposed conditions: anger management, counseling, employment *Oversees electronic monitoring for parolees and probationers and day reporting *Outpatient substance abuse groups

Services: Ex-Offender Counseling, Ex-Offender Employment Programs, Ex-Offender Reentry Programs, Family Preservation Programs, Parenting Skills Classes, Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Professional Women's Forum

*Networking opportunities for women's personal and professional growth including a bi-monthly luncheon meetings featuring speakers from the community discussing economic and business development for women at the Dunlap Champion's Club, 225 Champions Way Building B, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Services: Chambers of Commerce, Community Involvement Programs, Professional Skills Development Support

Peace Corps, Atlanta Regional Ofc

*Grassroots, person-to-person development work in interested countries for volunteers *Volunteers complete three months of training and serve for two years *Requirements vary due to placement of volunteers in response to specific requirements from countries requesting assistance *Most assignments require a bachelors degree or work experience

Services: Peace Corps, Volunteer Opportunities

Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)

*Central hub for accessible technology-related tools and resources, including accessibility of online job applications and other eRecruiting technologies *Helps employers and the technology industry adopt and promote accessible technology as part of everyday business practices, for the benefit of all employers and workers *Free live and archived webinars about advancing accessible technology *TechCheck tool to help employers assess their technology accessibility practices *TalentWorks, a resource that helps employers make e-recruiting technologies accessible to job seekers with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs