PABSS Program Description

Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS)

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This program was born out of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. The sole purpose of the PABSS program is to serve beneficiaries of Social Security on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The focus of this program is to protect beneficiaries' rights to obtain, maintain, or retain employment.

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Program priorities are:

• To advocate for Beneficiaries of Social Security who have disabilities to secure and maintain gainful employment so that they may regain greater independence and community involvement, and through that involvement prevent the abuse and neglect of individuals with disabilities.

• To respond to allegations of discrimination and legal rights violations that are barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities in Georgia returning to work.

• To conduct education and training events throughout Georgia about PABSS.

This program is funded by a grant made available by the Social Security Administration and is managed by the Georgia Advocacy Office.