For Individuals Receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) Disability Benefits
and For Anyone with a Disability
The Finger Lakes Independence Center is pleased to be a member of the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN), the first national administrative Employment Network providing local and long-distance services to individuals receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits.
That means we can help certain groups of people better understand their SSA disability benefits. This includes:
- Individuals applying for SSA disability benefits or who need help managing their current benefits
- Individuals receiving SSA disability benefits who are interested in employment
- Students transitioning out of high school
Benefits Education to Individuals with Disabilities Who Are Not Receiving Social Security Benefits
Do you have a disability but you are not receiving SSA benefits? We will happily assist you. We can:
- Help you apply for benefits
- Supply information and analysis about the benefits and entitlements you already receive
- Supply accurate information about the impact of employment on all benefits
- Supply information about the Ticket to Work Program
- Assist you with the proper reporting of income and work activity
- Assist you with proper planning for the transition from benefits to financial independence
- Assist you to utilize available work incentives
- Refer you to appropriate community organizations
- And more!
Assistance with benefits applications is by appointment, and there is usually a waiting list for appointments. To be added to the list, please call the main office at 607-272-2433 so we can help you as soon as possible!
If you have questions about Benefits Education or Employment Assistance, contact our American Dream Employment Network Point of Contact, Vanessa Reed, at 607-272-2433 or vanessa@fliconline.org.
