High school is more than going to classes. It’s about learning who you are, exploring what you want to be as an adult, and taking actions to have the life you want. If you’re a teen with a disability, there may be extra steps you need to take in high school as you learn and explore who you are. You …
Share Your Greatness. Be a Mentor, Find a Mentor.
Mentoring helps youth with disabilities prepare to move from school to work, according to research. Young people with mentors are more likely to do positive activities and achieve higher educational goals. The Mentoring Effect reports that at-risk young adults who had a mentor are more likely to: Mentoring is a win-win for both the mentor and person being mentored. Mentors …
5 Helpful Apps to Organize Your School Year
You’re in high school, and it’s time to explore. Your device can be a doorway into other worlds – celebrities, style, music, parties, sports, love. It can also help you explore and discover interests that could lead to an exciting job in the future. It’s all a part of your education. To get to that exciting job and future you …
Benefits and Employment Mental Health Specialist
Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI) – Madison, WI Employment Resources, Inc., a Madison-based nonprofit agency that advances the employment, health and financial security of people with disabilities, is seeking a Benefits and Employment Specialist to work in the Dane County area with people who need support and assistance due to a mental health need. The Benefits and Employment Specialist assists people with disabilities …
Senior Financial Manager
Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI) – Madison, WI Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a Madison-based nonprofit agency that advances the employment, health and financial security of people with disabilities, is seeking a highly qualified Senior Financial Manager. The agency has an annual budget around $3 million with 30 staff. ERI requires management of an extensive array of federal, state and county grants, contracts and …
10 Steps People with Disabilities Should Take to Prepare for an Emergency
Do you know what to do if something bad were to happen? How will you know if a natural disaster is coming? How will rescuers find you if you need help getting out? The “Be Prepared, Have a Plan: Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for People with Disabilities” can help you plan for and respond to emergencies and natural disasters. The Wisconsin …
FreshEBT: Your Online Guide to Managing FoodShare Benefits
How do I apply for FoodShare Wisconsin? Which stores and farmer’s markets accept the Quest Card? Can I check my balance online? Am I eligible for other benefits? These are just a few of the questions you might have about Wisconsin’s FoodShare program. FreshEBT can answer them, and many more! FreshEBT is an online guide to managing FoodShare benefits in …
10 Personal Money Management Resources for 2019
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. This website is dedicated to helping individuals save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. America …
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. You can share valuable information such as: People with a history of employment challenges, trouble communicating, or who have a disability may benefit from a …
Equal Rights and Opportunities: Celebrating the ADA
If you have a disability, you have the same rights to opportunities and employment as anyone else. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects these rights. July 26, 2019 marked the 29th Anniversary of the ADA. The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to …