Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI)

10/19/2026

📅 Don’t forget to make plans for Hackreation on October 31!

We’re teaming up with Mitobyte for a day of building software to help connect people with disabilities to job opportunities—and we’d love to see you there.

If you’re a developer, designer, student, or technology professional, bring your perspective and join the challenge. Whether you’re local or traveling to Milwaukee, you’re welcome to collaborate and build with us.

October 31, 2026 | 8 AM–5 PM
Penrod | 219 N. Milwaukee St., 2nd Floor, Milwaukee

💻 Ready to join us? Learn more and RSVP: https://ow.ly/VHrv50ZWZUU

10/16/2026

Empowering Students with Disabilities: Self-Determination Presenter Guide

Looking to strengthen your professional development toolkit? This Self-Determination Presenter Guide offers practical resources for leading a 1-hour session on teaching self-determination to students with disabilities.

Help students build confidence, independence, and advocacy skills that last a lifetime. Explore the guide and discover new ways to make a difference:

➡️https://ow.ly/Rr6f50ZQHGH

10/15/2026

Sarah Carlson wanted to return to the career she loved. She also needed to understand what working again would mean for her disability benefits and health coverage.

After epilepsy interrupted her broadcasting career, Sarah connected with ERI. Through Ticket to Work and ERI PLUS, she received support to understand her options and move forward. Today, she is back on air.

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Sarah’s experience reminds us how much clear information and personal support can matter.

Learn more about Ticket to Work:
https://ow.ly/CPCg50ZVsG7

Employment opportunities can change lives. If you’d like to support ERI’s work alongside people with disabilities pursuing their employment goals, consider making a donation: https://ow.ly/8qQu50ZVsG6

10/14/2026

🛒 Have questions about Wisconsin’s new FoodShare work rules? Start here ⬇️

Receiving a notice about changes can feel overwhelming, but it does not automatically mean you will lose your benefits. The rules affect people differently, and you may qualify for an exemption—a reason you do not have to meet the work requirement.

Our latest article breaks down who may be affected, what exemptions to ask about, and what to do if something gets in the way of meeting your hours.

Read more to understand your options, know what questions to ask, and feel more prepared to take your next step: https://ow.ly/Fxhz50ZWYkO

10/13/2026

Being able to work, live at home, and stay connected to others often depends on having the right support. Transportation, personal care, and job coaching can make a difference in everyday life.

Recent changes to federal disability regulations have raised questions about community-based services. Our latest article explains what changed, which disability rights protections remain in place, and ways people with disabilities and families can speak up about the supports they need.

Your choices matter. Your experiences can help others understand why these services are essential.

Read more to learn how to share your experiences, speak up for the supports you need, and help shape the decisions that affect your daily life 👉 https://ow.ly/PuB350ZWY4U

A federal court removed community integration provisions from Section 504 regulations. Learn what changed, what remains in place, and why it matters.

10/12/2026

💻 Your next project could help someone connect with a job opportunity.

Join us October 31 for Hackreation! As part of Wisconsin Tech Month, Mitobyte is bringing together developers, designers, students, and technology professionals in collaboration with Employment Resources, Inc.

The challenge: build software that connects people with disabilities to job opportunities.

Bring your ideas, collaborate with others, and put your skills toward a meaningful challenge.
📅 October 31, 2026 | 8 AM–5 PM
📍 Penrod, 219 N. Milwaukee St., 2nd Floor, Milwaukee

Learn more and RSVP: https://ow.ly/AG2f50ZWZQs

Know someone who would enjoy this? Share the invitation!

10/09/2026

Caregiver Breaks Matter: Respite, Personal Care, and Other Options

Caring for a child with a disability or special health care needs is a journey filled with both joy and challenges. As a caregiver, your well-being is just as important as your child’s. Taking breaks isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a vital step toward staying strong, refreshed, and ready to support your family.

If you’re finding it hard to step away, know that you’re not alone. There are resources and supports available to help you recharge and avoid burnout. Reaching out for help means you’re making sure you can keep giving your best.

Explore formal supports that may be available for your family, including respite care and personal care options. Learn more about how to access these services and take the first step toward caring for yourself, too ➡️
https://ow.ly/SFjW50ZQGs7

Let’s make self-care a priority—because when caregivers thrive, families do too.

10/09/2026

Your experience can help local businesses do better! 💬

Downtown Madison Inc. (DMI) is inviting people with disabilities in the Madison area to share how they find accessibility information about businesses and how that information affects their decisions.

Your feedback will help DMI create guidance for businesses on improving accessibility and sharing useful information online.

Take the survey in your preferred language:
• English: https://ow.ly/z6jG50ZWqxG
• Spanish: https://ow.ly/WrIg50ZWqxF
• Chinese: https://ow.ly/9lWS50ZWqxH
• Hmong: https://ow.ly/cZxU50ZWqxI

Your identity and responses will only be shared within DMI and its Beyond Compliance Subcommittee.

Thank you for sharing your perspective! Please help spread the word to others who may want to participate.

10/08/2026

What makes a good job? It starts with what matters to you.

One young man working with ERI wanted a career in STEM. With support to navigate an accessible interview process and explore opportunities, he kept moving toward that goal. Today, he works for a manufacturing company in his chosen field, building experience for what comes next.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we’re celebrating people’s talents, goals, and the many paths to meaningful employment.

Read how ERI helps people pursue work that fits their lives:
https://ow.ly/yzeO50ZVsr2

Want to support this work? Consider a gift to ERI: https://ow.ly/gmmF50ZVsqY

10/06/2026

Help spread the word! Join the virtual Disability and Aging Policy Forum on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m.

Co-hosted by the The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations and Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network, this nonpartisan event brings together people with disabilities, older adults, advocates, and professionals to discuss civil rights, caregiving, transportation, accessible housing, and inclusive schools.

Watch live:
Facebook: https://ow.ly/Rr9o50ZTHVV
YouTube: https://ow.ly/mKcy50ZTHVU

Please share with your friends, families, and networks!