If you are a professional working with people with disabilities, Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program may be a resource to help the people you serve reach their career and financial goals. The Ticket to Work Program supports people with disabilities in finding a job, maintaining a job, or growing their careers. This training introduces the Ticket to Work Program …
Earned Income Tax Credit
If your 2022 income was in the low to moderate range, you could be eligible for a tax break through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC could reduce the taxes you owe and increase your refund. To qualify for the EITC, you must: Have worked in 2022 and have an adjusted gross income (AGI) under $59,187. AGI is your gross …
Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) Updates
The Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) provides health care coverage for people with a disability age 18 or older and are working or interested in working. MAPP provides the same health benefits offered through Medicaid. In addition, the program includes ways to save money with an independence account. This money does not count toward the program’s asset limit. Learn more about …
Disclosing a Vision Impairment at Work
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision published a new advice sheet for people with vision impairments. The advice sheet provides information for people who are blind or have low vision and are considering disclosing their visual disability at work. Topics include the benefits, the pros and cons, protections under …
See You Later – But Don’t Be a Stranger: Jolin’s Next Adventure
If you – or someone you know – had ERI’s help applying for benefits, you probably know Jolin Mitchel. He has been the manager and main contact for ERI’s Community Benefits Specialist (CBS) program since its inception. Starting as an intern in 2009, Jolin has become one of ERI’s longest-serving employees. He has helped countless individuals apply for Social Security …
Guardianship and Voting: Preserving and Restoring the Right to Vote
In Wisconsin, anyone 18 years old or older is legally an adult and is presumed by law to be able to manage all personal and financial affairs, including the ability to register to vote and to vote. – DisabilityVote.org Persons with disabilities, even those with guardians, have the right to vote. Often, people don’t know the rules and rights for …
Mental Health During Times of Crisis
If you, your family, or people you are working with are struggling with the news this week, you’re not alone. Almost everyone shares in the horror at this latest tragedy. Please know that it’s okay not to be okay. According to Mental Health America Wisconsin (pdf): What’s important right now is focusing on supporting one another and promoting healing within …
Summer Youth Program: Career Frontiers Accepting Applications
Hey Teens! Join us this summer for hands-on activities and lessons to discover more about future work possibilities and to learn new job skills. Our Career Frontiers Program for teens age 16 to 18 is accepting applications for this summer. We will be offering a summer session for teens to learn job skills, consider future job interests, and even tour …
Tips for Improving Your Financial Health
Some traditional barriers to employment have gone away. An increase in the number of people working from home since COVID-19, means people with disabilities don’t need to go to an office. They don’t have to find transportation. They often have the accommodations they need at home and often more flexible schedules. This gives people with disabilities more chances to find …
Social Security Offers More Options for Getting Help
Starting in early April, if you need to talk to someone at Social Security, you will have more options. Social Security will add more in-person appointments and offer in-person service for people without an appointment. During the pandemic, millions of people used Social Security’s secure and convenient online services and received help by phone and in their offices by appointment. As …