From Heavy Lifting to Human Resources
After working nearly 9 years at Land o’Lakes, Lori tore her rotator cuff lifting a heavy bag while working. She was in her 50s and had always worked physically demanding jobs, often lifting heavy bags for 12 hours a day. After her work injury and surgery she wasn’t sure what she’d be able to do. Unable to do the physically …
Long Waits and Long Odds: Social Security Disability Benefits Challenges
In this story on NPR (National Public Radio), Stephanie Hashmi shares her story of applying for social security disability benefits. Hashmi was diagnosed with systemic lupus, a medical condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. She’s had surgery and other treatments. Now, at age 41, Hashmi is often bedridden. Her health caused her to …
Teen Empowerment
This video was created by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with the support of federal funds. Get Empowered! Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for what you need. ERI is pleased to be part of the PROMISE initiative through the Wisconsin Promise project. Wisconsin Promise coordinates services and uses best practices to prepare young adults for future career …
Apply for Social Security Benefits Online
New at Social Security — you can now apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online. This adds to the growing list of things you can do on Social Security’s website! What’s New You can submit a disability and SSI application together. This should speed up the process and allow you to start receiving benefits sooner. …
Coping with Depression at Work
Almost ten percent of the population experiences a depressive illness at some point in their life. An important part of recovering from depression is to participate in as many of your regular daily activities as possible, including work. But, if you are suffering from depression, you may find working with co-workers, or even talking to them, is an enormous effort. …