It's time for the latest NENA E-News!
Your source for news, resources, and advocacy
for your Employment Network (EN).
2025 Conference Update
Next year's NENA Conference is earlier than usual so please mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the fun!
Calling all Speakers! Do you have a great idea for a breakout session during the next NENA Conference? NENA is will be accepting RFPs very soon. Keep an eye on your email. |
Disability: A Condition, Not a Definition By Angela Hunter As Employment Networks, our role is to support individuals receiving SSI and SSDI as they work toward employment that honors their abilities—not their limitations. Living with a disability often creates a nonstop cycle of appointments, tests, medications, and uncertainty. It can feel like a never-ending loop, making everyday tasks more difficult than they once were. That’s why the questions we ask matter. We explore goals, work history, accommodations, transportation, benefits, and—most importantly—what each participant wants their future to look like. These conversations open the door to trust, clarity, and long-term partnerships. No single EN has every answer, but together we share resources, tools, and solutions that help participants navigate both work and life. As we complete our SSA-222s and APOR reports for 2026, it’s a good time to remember our WHY? “Why”-Definition: (adverb) a versatile word used to ask for a reason, cause, or purpose. As we support individuals through challenges, above circumstances toward future employment. Together we HELP, we Encourage, we build Relationships! As EN’s we are adverbs defining action with reason, cause and purpose. Every person we serve is as unique as their fingerprints. Disability does not define them. Beyond conditions, we help individuals redefine themselves. One participant at a time. |
New Member Spotlight |
Welcome to our New Members!
Full Members
Rob Pfaff, EmployReward Solutions, Inc.
Associate Members
Matthew Barfield, EmployReward Solutions, Inc.
Chris Dennis, EmployReward Solutions, Inc.
Bridget Jackson, EmployReward Solutions, Inc.
Stephanie Whelan, EmployReward Solutions, Inc.
Delores Yates, EmployReward Solutions, Inc.
Kathy Murh, Work Without Limits/UMass Chan Medical School
Dennis DeYoung, Work Without Limits/UMass Chan Medical School
Thanks for joining!
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Important: Complete your APOR |
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It’s the beginning of a new year and time to complete the mandatory Employment Network (EN) Annual Performance Outcome Report (APOR). The deadline for completing the APOR is February 23, 2026. Be sure to use the link that was sent to your EN’s Signatory Authority in the email message titled, “2026 Annual Performance Outcome Report (APOR) Survey,” sent today, from enapor@ssa.gov via Survey Monkey. Failure to complete the APOR by the deadline is a violation of your EN’s Ticket Program Agreement (TPA) and could result in Social Security limiting your EN’s ability to assign Tickets, receive payments, or in termination of your Agreement. Please visit APOR Frequently Asked Questions for more information on how to complete the APOR. If you have any additional questions, please send an email message to enapor@ssa.gov with the subject line, “APOR Assistance.” Please include your PID number on the subject line. |
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News to Know |
New Email Address for SSA Suitability Office Please note that the SSA Suitability Office has a new email address: SecRes.PerSec.Contractor.Vetting@ssa.gov Please remember to compress all files sent to the Suitability Office email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ENService@ssa.gov or VR.Helpdesk@ssa.gov. |
TTW Resources |
During the recent National Annual Training Conference, many helpful resources were shared. Please see below for a list of the mentioned websites you may find helpful:
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Work Incentives Training Interested in learning more about Work Incentives Planning? Opportunities are available! | Help Wanted Job Board Does your member organization have an internal position available within your organization that you would like to post in the NENA E-News? As a member courtesy, we will post your opening in our next E-News update one time. Posting requirements: • The posting must be for a specific, EN-related position within your organization (i.e., career specialist, career services provider) • Email admin@nenaticket.org to submit your post • Include the title, location, a brief description (25 words) and contact information on the form. *Those interested in applying should contact the EN directly. NENA will have no further information about any posted positions. |
