The New York Employment Services System (NYESS) is interested in hearing from people who have successfully transitioned from public benefits to employment.
If you’ve replaced SSI, SSDI, or other public benefits with wages from competitive employment, your story can inspire others to pursue their own path to independence and recovery. NYESS is collecting stories in short videos, written statements, or brief interviews to highlight real examples of success across New York.
Your voice can help demonstrate the power of work, hope, and opportunity in building a more inclusive community. See below for more information!
NYESS wants to hear your success story!
- Have you replaced your public benefits with employment wages? Your success story can inspire hope and show others in our community what is possible.
- New York Employment Services System (NYESS) wants to hear your story of how you’ve successfully transitioned from relying on public assistance programs like SSI, SSDI or other benefits to replacing them with competitively paid employment within the community.
Share your story in one of these ways:
- Video Statement: Record a short, 5–10-minute video using your phone or laptop.
- Written Statement: Answer a few questions in writing and share a quote about your experience.
- Interview: Speak with a member of our team for a short, one-on-one interview.
We look forward to sharing your success!!!
To participate or learn more, contact us today!
- Email: nyess@omh.ny.gov
- Phone: 518-474-7773
- Website:www.nyess.ny.gov