We work different
By making jobs more accessible, Advocations has helped more than 21,000 people with disabilities return to work
We work different
By making jobs more accessible, Advocations has helped more than 21,000 people with disabilities return to work
Individual Services
We specialize in helping disability beneficiaries return to work
Business Services
We recruit the talent you don't & make disability-inclusion your competitive advantage
Individual Services
We specialize in helping disability beneficiaries return to work
Business Services
We recruit the talent you don't & make disability-inclusion your competitive advantage
All 50 States
We support workers with disabilities & companies nationwide
121 K
People with disabilities engaged and proctively recruited since 2022
93% Retention
Our annual retention shows that job placement is just the beginning
17+ years in business
A trailblazer in disability-focused recruitment since 2009, we have consistently proven the unique role business has in driving disability-inclusive opportunities.
Job Creator of the Year
Received National recognition from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for creating 153+M in economic impact in 2017
No Cost Employment Services
Ticket To Work & Advocations
Are you tired of the limitations that come with relying solely on SSI or SSDI support? Are you ready to take control of your life and career, but feeling overwhelmed by the process?
Advocations' Ticket To Work program is here to help. Our proven system empowers SSI and SSDI recipients like you to navigate the complexities of job seeking, securing employment, and leveraging work incentives to help you achieve your short- and long-term goals.
Do you receive SSI or SSDI benefits?
Want to earn more money?
Not sure what you can do?
Worried about "messing up" your benefits?
100% disability- and woman-owned small business
100% disability- and woman-owned small business
Strategic Business Services
Make disability your competitive advantage
We have the experience you need to realize the business benefits of disability inclusion
Proactive Recruitment
Decrease turnover with our job matching service that targets qualified talent and helps them navigate your hiring process
Training & Consulting
Leverage our expertise in disability and employment to develop disability inclusive workplaces
Contingent Staffing
Low-risk, high impact strategy that provides opportunities to candidates often overlooked in traditional hiring practices
Employee Support Program
A flexible and confidential solution to manage disability-related questions and performance management
Proof that we work different
Do you receive SSI?
Check out our
SSI Work Incentives Estimator
Do you receive SSI?
Check out our SSI Work Incentives Estimator
What happens when my Trial Work Period is completed?
Hitting the end of your 9-month Trial Work Period (TWP) is a massive accomplishment. It proves you have the skills and the drive to succeed.
But we know the "celebration" often comes with questions: Is the safety net gone? Will I lose my healthcare?
Take a deep breath. There is no sudden cliff.
The system is designed with a buffer to give you space to grow without fear. Your success doesn’t stop at 9 months; it’s just the beginning of the next chapter.
Welcome to the Safety Zone (The EPE)
You are now entering the Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE). Think of this as a 36-month financial safety net.
During this time, Social Security reviews your earnings against a limit called Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).
For 2026, the numbers are:
$1,690/month (Standard Limit)
$2,830/month (Limit if you are blind)
The Rule is Simple: As long as you earn less than that limit and still have a disability, you keep both your paycheck and your full benefit check.
We Do The Math For You
You shouldn't have to be an accountant to keep your benefits.
Your Career Coaches at The A-Team track your numbers month-by-month. We help you understand exactly where you stand so you can focus on your job, not the calculator.
The "What If?" Plan
Life isn't a straight line. Jobs change, hours get cut, or health flares up.
The Good News: You don't lose the progress you've made.
The Safety Net: If your earnings drop below the limit during this 36-month window, your benefits can usually restart immediately.
No new application. No waiting period. No panic.
Stop Guessing. We’ve Got You.
You don’t need to be a government policy expert—that's our job. We help people with disabilities navigate the "oh-nos" and the unknowns so you can build a career on your terms.
Ready to stop worrying about the paperwork? Let’s chat.
We work different.
Accredited Leaders in Autism Employment
One of the first programs worldwide to receive a specialized accreditation for autism employment supports and services
Certified Small Business
100% woman- and disability-owned small business based in Charlotte, NC
Nationally Accredited Services
Achieved Highest Level of CARF Accreditation
An organization receiving a Three–Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable.
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