Disability Services

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Scott Curry
Disability Resource Coordinator

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Call Us:
845-807-0587

E-mail Us:
sidney.curry@sullivanny.us

Visit Us:
50 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701

DRCs are specialized staff that work to change local workforce systems to better serve individuals with disabilities. Under New York System Change Inclusive Opportunity Network (NYSCION), DRCs will:

Identify and leverage disability-related resources and partners
Coordinate with career pathway programs’ direct service delivery staff, including career coaches;
Coordinate with career pathway programs’ direct service delivery staff, including career coaches;
Identify career, training, and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities using assessments;
Help ensure that individuals with disabilities access all the different programs and services they need, including career and training services offered through the Career Centers to participate in existing career pathways programs; and
Facilitate an effective approach to leverage resources needed for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in existing career pathway programs and to achieve their employment and/or training goal(s).

Social Security's Ticket to Work Program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries ages 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket to Work Program is free, voluntary, and helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

Why Choose Work?	Why Hire Those with Disabilities?
Increased income Independence Meet new people Learn new skills	Less turnover - people with disabilities tend to research the company and the position to find a good fit More diversity - expands the company culture It's Required - if you are a Federal Contractor An untapped pool of applicants - qualified individuals ready to return to work!

If you are ready to go to work, there are people ready and waiting to help you!

The career development services and support you need are unique to you. The Ticket to Work Program can connect you with the right mix of free employment support services and approved service providers that best fit your needs.

The Ticket to Work Program and other Work Incentives allow you to keep your benefits while you explore employment, receive vocational rehabilitation services and gain work experience.

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