Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI)

08/14/2026

Short Course on Youth Engagement

Looking for practical ways to strengthen youth voice, choice, and leadership in your work?

Our partners at the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: the Collaborative are offering a 4-week online, asynchronous short course focused on creating meaningful opportunities for youth with disabilities to feel heard, valued, connected, and empowered to lead.

📅 Register by: August 28, 2026
💻 Course: September 14–October 9, 2026
🎓 Certificate: 20 hours of training

Designed for secondary educators, VR professionals, transition partners, and others who support youth with disabilities.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/1rjH50ZyCoG

08/13/2026

What does good employment and benefits support actually look like?

It means listening first. Explaining complicated information clearly. Finding a different approach when something isn’t working. And bringing the right people together to help someone move toward their goals.

In our latest blog, ERI staff share real examples of what person-centered support can look like and why it matters.

Read “What Good Employment Support Looks Like for People with Disabilities” ➡️
https://ow.ly/xH1150ZyxFB

08/12/2026

⏰ There's still time to make your voice heard!

Our partners at Survival Coalition are still seeking responses to their statewide survey of Wisconsin parents and caregivers of students with disabilities.

If you haven't completed the survey yet, now is the time. Your experiences can help shape conversations about special education, transition services, staffing, and funding across Wisconsin.

Every response helps build a more complete picture of what's working—and where improvements are needed.

📝 Complete the survey today:
https://ow.ly/p0kA50ZnxzF

Please help spread the word by sharing this post with other Wisconsin families. The more voices represented, the stronger the impact of the survey findings.

08/11/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 18, for a one-hour virtual training focused on important Wisconsin FoodShare policies, reporting requirements, and common situations encountered by professionals.

Alex Premo, Economic Support Supervisor with Dane County Department of Human Services, will cover:
• How household food units are determined
• Recent updates to FoodShare income reporting requirements
• Common FoodShare questions and situations
• Live Q&A and discussion

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m. CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Reserve your spot and join us for this practical FoodShare update!

🔗Register: https://ow.ly/s0wR50Zyeeq

08/11/2026

Today is the Partisan Primary Election in Wisconsin. Here are some tips:

Check your polling place at My Vote Wisconsin. It may have changed.
Check My Vote Wisconsin to be sure you are registered at your current address. If not you will need to bring proof of residence.
Bring your photo ID with you

If you have disability related questions about voting, the Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline can help. Call DRW at 844-DIS-VOTE / 844-347-8683.

Graphic reads, “1-844-DIS-VOTE / 1-844-347-8683”

08/07/2026

📢Wisconsin parents and caregivers of students with disabilities — your voice matters!

Survival Coalition is conducting a statewide survey to better understand families' experiences with special education in Wisconsin.

Your feedback will help inform schools, legislators, and the media about what's working, what isn't, and how staffing, funding, special education, and transition services are impacting students and families across the state.

✅ Takes less than 10 minutes
✅ Responses can be anonymous
✅ Help us reach 500 families from across Wisconsin!

Take the survey today by visiting learninmyshoeswi.org

Every response helps create a clearer picture and supports advocacy for stronger special education services across Wisconsin. 💙

08/05/2026

⏰ There's still time to register!

FoodShare policies continue to evolve—make sure you're up to date.
Join Alex Premo from Dane County Department of Human Services for practical guidance on:
✔ Household food units
✔ Income reporting updates
✔ Common FoodShare scenarios
✔ Live Q&A

📅 Tuesday, August 18
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Reserve your spot today!
🔗 https://ow.ly/GPyS50Zrp9z

07/23/2026

🍎 Stay informed about Wisconsin FoodShare updates!

If you work with individuals receiving benefits, this webinar will provide practical guidance on recent FoodShare policies and reporting requirements.

During this one-hour virtual training, you'll learn:
✅ How household food units are determined
✅ Updates to FoodShare income reporting
✅ Answers to common questions from professionals
✅ Opportunities for live Q&A

📅 Tuesday, August 18
🕐 1:00–2:00 p.m. (CT)
💻 Virtual via Zoom

🔗 Register today and join us! https://ow.ly/W9iE50ZroVA

07/22/2026

This decision has important implications for disability rights. Read the statement to learn more.

The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations released a statement today about the U.S. Department of Justice rescinding its long-standing guidance on enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) integration mandate and Olmstead v. L.C.
Read their full statement here:https://www.survivalcoalitionwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SurvivalCoalition_Statement_USDOJRescindADAGuidance_072026-1.pdf

07/17/2026

This July, we join communities across the country in celebrating Disability Pride Month and recognizing the many contributions people with disabilities make every day.

This year's theme, "The World Works Better With Us," reminds us that when people with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate and contribute, everyone benefits.

More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults live with a disability. Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disability identity and culture, reflect on the progress made since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed on July 26, 1990, and recommit ourselves to building communities where everyone belongs.

Features many of us use every day—like curb cuts, closed captions, audiobooks, and voice-to-text—began as solutions to remove barriers. This continues to demonstrate an important truth: when we design for everyone, all of us benefit.

We're proud to support employment, independence, and full community participation for people with disabilities throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

❓How are you celebrating Disability Pride Month? Share your story in the comments!