Bob Casey Jr.: “The major program to encourage employment, the so called…”

“Looking back 10 years, that participation rate has increased by over 30%. However, the demonstration projects designed to incentivize employment among SSI and SS recipients show only small increases in employment. And the major programs or The major program to encourage employment, the so called Ticket to Work program, has a very low participation rate. Most people with disabilities report that they want to work. Of course they also need to ensure that they have health, the healthcare and long term care support that they need.” (05:08–05:16)

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