Building on the Ticket
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (the Act) was signed into law on December 17, 1999. The overwhelming bipartisan support of the legislation demonstrated the evolution of thinking and attitudes about the interest in and capacity of people with disabilities to work, contribute to our nation's economy, and reduce their reliance on public benefits. Congress made clear its intent "to redesign government programs to help individuals with disabilities return to work," which "may result in significant savings and extend the life of the Social Security Trust Fund."