ERI helps Wisconsin employers with disability hiring, employee retention, workplace accessibility, accommodations, benefits questions and workforce training.
What Good Employment Support Looks Like for People with Disabilities
Discover what quality employment support for people with disabilities looks like through real-life examples of benefits counseling, person-centered services, and individualized employment support.
Learn, Explore, Take Action! How to Use High School to Jumpstart Your Future
High school is the perfect time to discover your strengths, explore career interests, and prepare for adulthood. Learn about yourself, try new experiences, and take age-appropriate steps each year to build the future you want. It’s never too late to start planning for success.
Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) – WDBN Webinar
Join the Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network for a summer virtual training on Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS).
Social Security Says You Were Overpaid—Now What?
A Social Security overpayment notice can feel overwhelming, but beneficiaries have options to appeal, request a waiver, or set up a repayment plan.
Can You Collect Both SSDI and Unemployment Insurance?
Wisconsin residents who receive SSDI may now qualify for unemployment insurance if they lose work and meet other eligibility rules, while SSI recipients should understand how UI payments may affect their benefits.
Showing Up: Reaching People with Disabilities in Rural Wisconsin
In rural Wisconsin, distance, limited transit, and provider shortages can make employment services hard to access. Learn how ERI reaches people with disabilities where they are.
From 1974 to Today: The Story of Wisconsin’s SSI State Supplement
Wisconsin’s SSI state supplement has changed over time through federal and state decisions, including a major 2026 increase after more than 30 years without an adjustment.
Easy as PIE: Simplifying Wage Reporting This Summer
Social Security’s Payroll Information Exchange, known as PIE, can simplify wage reporting for many SSI and SSDI beneficiaries, but it is important to understand when it works well and when manual reporting is still needed.
Depression and Work: Small Changes That Help
The satisfaction and security of work can lead to positive self-esteem and a sense of belonging. But how can you keep working when you feel depressed?