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The following information will help you get to know ERI a little better. We look forward to getting to know you as well! Feel free to complete our Board Interest Form to share more about yourself with us or read on to find out more about us!

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Our Mission

ERI practices and promotes innovative services to advance employment opportunities, support personal choices, and enhance the well-being of people with disabilities.

Our Mission

ERI practices and promotes innovative services to advance employment opportunities, support personal choices, and enhance the well-being of people with disabilities.

Our Vision

Every person with a disability will have the...

  • Opportunity to pursue and advance their work goals
  • Ability to access healthcare to maintain a high quality of life
  • Potential to become financially independent.
 

Our Vision

Every person with a disability will have the...

  • Opportunity to pursue and advance their work goals
  • Ability to access healthcare to maintain a high quality of life
  • Potential to become financially independent.

ERI Helps to Open Doors

For Individuals

We believe work is more than a job. Work can improve health, stability, social connections, personal satisfaction, and of course, the wallet. We also understand employment and disability, that's why we offer customized services to help individuals reach their goals.

  • Apply for benefits
  • Prepare for employment
  • Find a job
  • Keep and maintain employment
  • Advance in their jobs or careers
  • Improve their financial situations

For Employers

ERI is a resource in promoting inclusive, agile work environments - valued by both employers and employees. We connect employers to talented job seekers and provide information and resources to enrich and enhance a diverse workplace.

  • Promote an inclusive, agile work environment
  • Provide information and resources to enhance a diverse workplace
  • Connect with talented job seekers
  • Enhance affirmative action policies
  • Learn if your company is eligible for other financial incentives

ERI Services

We believe everyone should have an equal opportunity to live and work in their community. ERI works to develop strategies and promote opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve their full potential in work and life.

ERI Community Services

ERI’s personalized approach puts you in control of pursuing and achieving your work goals.

Employment Counseling

ERI works with people to achieve and maintain employment through career exploration, counseling services, and connections to community resources and employers.

Benefits and Support

Working is possible for individuals receiving public benefits. We help people navigate benefits available and work incentives that make getting a job or advancing in careers possible without losing access to needed medical, income, or other benefits.

Pre-Driving Skills Assessment

ERI’s Pre-Driving Assessment provides people with disabilities feedback about their abilities related to driving. This hands-on experience builds confidence and provides valuable information about moving forward with driving training.


Training and Consultation Services

ERI explores promising practices and provides training and consultation services aimed at meeting employer workforce needs and improving employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities through a variety of local, state, and national partnerships.

Training and Consultation

ERI offers training and consultation services on current disability, employment, and public benefits issues.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Workplace Accommodations, Disability Disclosure
  • Benefits Programs and Work Incentives
  • Employee Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Web and Graphic Design

ERI builds and delivers custom training; develops and designs websites, social media, and other print and digital materials to promote employment for people with disabilities.


Innovation and Development

ERI explores opportunities to develop innovative strategies addressing the employment barriers of people with disabilities and the workforce needs of employers. We work to identify best practices and apply approaches that help to improve employment outcomes.

Person-Centered Job Assessment and Planning

ERI promotes individualized strategies and methods to engage with each person in defining their goals, developing action plans, and implementing targeted approaches to finding a job and developing a career path.

Customer Engagement

ERI fosters strategies that are specific and effective in outreaching to distinct populations and interests.

Adult Learning Principles

ERI supports professionals to guide their individual learning experiences through the use of online training materials and self-guided learning activities, as well as opportunities to interact with colleagues on best practices and shared experiences of excellent work.

Grant Writing and Implementation

ERI is a partner in writing for federal and other grant opportunities with a focus on employment and innovative approaches.

Technology Innovations

ERI maintains a flexible, responsive system to support blending of online and in-person training and technical assistance.
 

ERI Values:

We are always committed to:

  • Quality
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Inclusiveness
  • Trust

ERI Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Employment Resources, Inc., we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our staff, communities, and the people we serve. Our commitment to these values is central to advancing employment, health, and financial security for people with disabilities. We embrace broad perspectives. We believe this strengthens our ability to create a welcoming, inclusive environment and an inspired workforce.

Employment Resources, Inc. or ERI