As residents of Wisconsin, it is everyone’s responsibility to improve the state of mental health and at ERI we are dedicated to doing our part. Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program One program that is making its way throughout Wisconsin is the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, and it is hoped that the program will give support to a population frequently …
Carlos Aguilar with No Limitations – Featured Blogger
At ERI, we read many blogs and appreciate writers who put themselves out there by sharing their stories, opinions, challenges and secrets to success. In 2016, we decided to share some of our favorite blog writers with the hope that you are inspired or challenged by their words as much as we are. If you have a suggestion for a …
ERI Celebrates 25 Years with Open House
Thanks to all of you who joined us last night for our Open House and 25th Anniversary Celebration. It was wonderful to see so many old and new friends, partners, and collaborators. Though Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI) continues to grow in size and reach since our inception 25 years ago, our focus has always remained the same: empowering people with …
Transforming Community – When Social Justice Meets Economic Visioning
ERI was pleased to be participate in WORT FM Radio Access Hour “Transforming Community – When Social Justice Meets Economic Visioning.” Madison Nonprofit Day took over the WORT FM Access Hour for 1 hour to discuss social justice. Several area nonprofits gathered to lend their perspectives to the question of – from defining the region to building new, creative economies, …
We’ve Moved: Time to Update Your Address Book
ERI is on the Move… (literally) Our bags are packed and ready to go (mostly). Time to update your address book! As of September 1, ERI’s new address will be: 2701 International Lane, Suite 210 Madison WI 53704 International Lane is the road leading to the Madison airport. Our phone and emails will remain the same! For directions visit our …
Possible Fraud Risk with SNAP Program
The federal Food and Nutrition Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has notified states that there have been reports of the general public receiving unsolicited calls from what appears to be the SNAP toll free information hotline number at 1-800-221-5689. The unsolicited callers are requesting personal information offering assistance for filling out a SNAP application or other non-SNAP related services …
Social Security Promotes Ticket to Work for People with Disabilities to Obtain Employment Support Services
Social Security is spreading the word about the underutilized Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program as a way for people with disabilities to achieve their employment goals. At the end of April 2015, Social Security began mailing letters to beneficiaries who qualify for the Ticket to Work program. Social Security expects to mail up to 60,000 paper Tickets every month to …
Anna’s Blog: Finding Your Voice and ADA Legacy
Are you following Anna’s Blog? If not, what are you waiting for? Join Anna in talking about employment and empowerment for people with disabilities. In her latest posts, she explains how living silently is not a practical way of life and she shares her remarks made during the 25th Anniversary Tour Bus Stop and Celebration in Madison on June 25, …
25th Anniversary of the ADA Resources Roundup
July 26, 2015 marked the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrations of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990 are taking place across the nation including in Wisconsin. The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those …
Double your Dollars at the Farmer’s Markets
The MadMarket Double Dollars program is a farmers’ market incentive program for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) / FoodShare users. The program will offer a dollar for dollar match for all EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) transactions (up to $25) at three participating farmers’ markets. The program will begin Sunday, July 5th, and will run through December 20th. Participants will be …