Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Overview of Social Security Benefits

11 minutes 23 seconds

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Why do people collect Social Security benefits? This segment focuses on the benefits of working and introduces the Social Security Administration programs that can help individuals find a job. Part of the "Getting a Job for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing!" training module.

Media Details

Runtime: 11 minutes 23 seconds

Topic: Careers, Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety, Social Science
Subtopic: Disabilities, Government, Job Skills
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
Standards:

Release Year: 2011
Producer/Distributor: Pepnet/California State University Northridge
Series: Getting a Job! for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Getting A Job! Module Page Educators’ Guide

3 framed photos of people using sign language.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. These videos are all about getting a job.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a stack of polaroid portrait photos. Caption. There are a number of occupations to choose from.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a hammer and gavel. Caption. You have rights as well as responsibilities.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a front door that reads, "Vocational Rehabilitation Service Center." Caption. To fit your individual needs and employment interests.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, a digital illustration of an exit sign with the word Future. Caption. One-Stop Career Centers offer many excellent services.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a piece of paper with the title Social Security Benefits. Caption. And I want you to learn more about the options that you have.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a social security card. Caption. And I want you to learn more about the options that you have.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a man using a wheelchair. Caption. And I want you to learn more about the options that you have.

Todd, the narrator for the Getting a Job series, faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an image of a ticket with the word, Success. Caption. And I want you to learn more about the options that you have.

Viewer Comments

Anna C. (Cedar Falls, IA)

December 13th, 2017 at 09:12 AM

This video is an excellent overview of Social Security benefits. The ASL is presented clearly and in a way that is both informational and fun, even to moody high school students. I really like this series for my high school deaf students.