Career Exploration TipsWork from home jobs appeal to many people, including to those with disabilities. Not only does it eliminate transportation barriers and a commute, but it also saves money in gas, vehicle maintenance, and clothing. Opportunities to work from home increased dramatically during the pandemic. When able to, companies moved swiftly to ensure their staff could work remotely if …
Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network Spring Training Event
We invite you to join us for our in-person Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network Spring Training Event. This training includes content and updates essential for Wisconsin Work Incentive Benefit Specialists.Training Date and Time Date: May 31, 2023 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmLocation DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East 4402 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704Speakers & Topics Connie DaValt from Social …
Take the Challenge: Attract and Retain a Diverse Workforce
A diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in today’s competitive and changing work world. It includes people of different abilities, cultural backgrounds, ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and levels of professional experience. Employers who create and nurture a diverse and inclusive work culture are rewarded with employees who are better able to solve problems, be productive, and adapt to …
Work Incentives Benefits Specialist Initial Training Spring 2023 – Virtual and Online
Work Incentive Benefits Specialists (WIBS) provide information to people who have disabilities and receive public or private benefits. WIBS provide information needed for making informed decisions about work. This helps a person understand how earnings may affect disability payments, healthcare, and other publicly funded benefits. For people with a disability, work incentives benefits information is an essential part of getting …
Free Training: Ticket to Work – Helping People Achieve Their Work Goals
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 …