Join us for an insightful webinar that delves into the indispensable aspects of personal and professional self-care.
Wisconsin Mental Health Forums: Virtual Training Series
You are invited to join the Wisconsin Mental Health Forums, a virtual five-part series designed to address disparities within the Behavioral Health System. Developed by Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI) and made possible through support from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS), this series aims to improve the experiences of underserved populations. Speakers will …
Need a Reasonable Accommodation? Speak Up for Yourself
If you have a disability and you’re considering applying for a job or figuring out how you’d handle the work, you might have also thought about how some help or changes could make it easier for you to do your best. These changes are sometimes called reasonable accommodations and could support you to do your best work. The desire to …
Guidance on Long Covid as a Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Get answers to commonly asked questions about Long COVID as a disability.
Cast Your Vote on November 3rd, 2020 (or Before)!
Voting is your opportunity to make your voice count and choose candidates who care about the things that are important to you. It’s your chance to make a difference and change the world. As a person with a disability and unique needs, you may benefit from seeing issues important to you being recognized and paid attention to by your legislators. …
10 Ways for Employers to Promote a Disability-Friendly Workplace
A critical part of an inclusive community and strong economy are workplaces that welcome the talents of all people, including people with disabilities. During October, ERI recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to raise awareness about disability employment issues, celebrate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities, and increase access to and opportunities for employment for people …
Share Your Greatness. Be a Mentor, Find a Mentor.
Why Mentoring? Mentoring helps youth with disabilities prepare to move from school to work, according to research. Young people with mentors are more likely to do positive activities and achieve higher educational goals. The Mentoring Effect reports that at-risk young adults who had a mentor are more likely to: Enroll in and graduate from college than those who did not …
Advocacy Spotlight: Assistive Technology
Did you know? People with disabilities of all ages have the right to receive needed assistive technology (AT) and related services. These rights are outlined in the Assistive Technology Act (AT Act of 2004), a federal law that provides funding to states to assist people with disabilities obtain: information on technological resources necessary assistive technology Assistive Technology AdvocacyIf you or …
Wisconsin’s Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary is April 7, 2020. Why Vote?
As a person with a disability and unique needs, you may benefit from seeing issues important to you being recognized and paid attention to by your legislators. Voting is your opportunity to make your voice count and choose candidates who care about the things that are important to you. It’s your chance to make a difference. Because of concerns about …
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