If you have a disability and you’re considering applying for a job or figuring out how you’d handle the work, you might have also thought about how some help or changes could make it easier for you to do your best. These changes are sometimes called reasonable accommodations and could support you to do your best work. The desire to …
Substance Abuse in Wisconsin: People with Disabilities at Risk, Have Resources
The wide availability and consumption of alcohol and other substances can be challenging for people with disabilities in Wisconsin. However, an understanding of risks and early identification of problems can lead to positive outcomes.
Job Skills Employers Value
They used to be called “soft skills” and now are being referred to as “power skills”. These skills employers value include things like communication, attitude, responsibility, and willingness to learn. Get tips on how to improve yours!
Continued Medicaid Eligibility While Working: Section 1619(b)
If you could keep your Medicaid coverage AND earn enough money to get off SSI, would you? Many people would, but don’t know it’s a possibility. Continued Medicaid Eligibility, or Section 1619(b), is a work incentive that allows people to keep their Medicaid when their earnings are so high that they don’t get an SSI payment. Keep in mind, Section …
Transportation: Knowing the Options
As you consider your job goals, part of that process is considering how you will get to and from work. If owning and driving a vehicle is not an option, there are many different transportation options. Learn more what they are, how they work, and how to use them. A Variety of Options “Transportation Options for Older Adults and People …
Advance Access and Equity: Celebrate National Employment Disability Month in October
Get ideas and resources to Advance Access and Equity – celebrate NDEAM with ERI.
Be Your Own Best Advocate: Making Decisions about Disability Disclosure
Getting a job and keeping a job can be hard work. The process involves many situations where you really have to put yourself out there, show your talents, and be proud of what you have to offer. When you have a disability, the extra thing you need to think about is if and how you would like to share disability-related information …
Learn, Explore, Take Action! How to Use High School to Jumpstart Your Future
Hey Teens and Parents: Learn, Explore, Take Action! We’ve always known high school is more than going to classes. High school is about learning who you are, exploring what you want to be as an adult, and taking action to have the life you want. If you’re a teen with a disability, there may be extra steps you need to …
Employing People with Disabilities: ADA Guidance for Employers
Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities have the right to the same access to employment as people without disabilities. This benefits everyone. It gives people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their career goals, and it gives employers access to a robust pool of workers who enable them to meet their business goals. Yet, many …
Want to Grow Skills and Knowledge for Remote Work? Use these Free Resources
Want to Grow Skills and Knowledge for Remote Work?