Disability Advocacy Day is cancelled for this year due to concerns about containing the spread of Coronavirus. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is recommending that large meetings and gatherings be cancelled or held remotely as a strategy to slow the spread of the virus in Wisconsin. We are discussing a webinar-based option for the day and will let people …
10 Personal Money Management Resources for 2020
Here’s a question you may be asked as a professional providing services to people with disabilities. What tools and resources are available to support or assist people in improving their personal finances? Here are a few to check out and bookmark to your resource lists. America Saves (Online)This website is dedicated to helping individuals save money, reduce debt, and build …
A Little Spending Money
Wow! Is it true that teenagers spend 9 hours a day using social media?! I’m not a teen, but I know I’m guilty of social media/net surfing addiction. Maybe you spend a lot of your time the same way, maybe you’re a stay at home mom, or just have extra time on your hands. Everyone wants to make money for doing …
What to Do When the Holidays Leave You Blue
It’s the holiday season. Maybe you’re rushing to get things done, or maybe you’re a little lonely when you hear a song about family and togetherness. Maybe this time of year isn’t the cozy, picture-perfect time that you wanted. Sometimes the holidays don’t live up to our expectations or all the hype. If you are feeling more blue than jolly, …
Fresh Produce in January? Plan Ahead to Visit the Dane County Late Winter Market
Who doesn’t love fresh produce in the middle of winter? The Dane County Farmers’ Market is open to everyone, year-round. In January 2020, Dane County’s Late Winter Market will be in the new Garver Feed Mill adjacent to Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Plan ahead to get fresh, local products to keep you healthy through the Wisconsin winter. Dane …
Section 503: What Does It Mean for Someone with a Disability?
A lot of hype surrounded the revisions to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 when the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) implemented the changes in 2014. Some said it was a “game changer” for increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to get back into and remain in the workforce. Five years later, let’s …
Employment First: Madison Transition to Employment Fair
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is hosting a transition resource fair! Who It’s For: Students ages 13 and older, their families, and advocates Date: Wednesday October 30th Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner served at 5:30 pm Location: La Follette High School Cafeteria, 702 Pflaum Road Madison, WI Students, their families, and advocates will receive face-to-face introductions to resources, …
Free Writing Assistance with Your Job Search
Free, One-On-One Help for Madison Area Residents Sometimes the hardest part of getting a job is getting started. Summarizing your entire work and life experiences in a single resume and cover letter can be daunting. And navigating the web, asking people you know for help, on top of reading and filling out forms and applications, can be downright scary. Did …
ERI Supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Right Talent, Right Now Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of an inclusive community and strong economy. How can we, collectively and individually, reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities? What actions can we take right now to raise awareness that employers, …
Visual Resumes: How to Create a “Wow” Factor
Wow! That’s the response you may be able to get when an employer sees your visual resume. Make a great first impression with a visual resume and see if it would be right for you. What is a visual resume? A visual resume shows your abilities and strengths using images and creative layouts. It shows your strengths with positive and powerful images …