Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI)

10/23/2026

One for your watchlist! 🎬

“Being Heumann” brings disability rights history to the screen, sharing the story of Judy Heumann and the activists who occupied a federal building in 1977 to demand change.

Starring Ruth Madeley and directed by Siân Heder (“CODA”), this film is about speaking up, coming together, and refusing to be overlooked. 💙

At ERI, we’re grateful to the advocates whose determination helped expand opportunities for people with disabilities—and those who continue that work today.

📅 In select theaters November 6 and on Apple TV November 13.

Watch the trailer and learn more: https://ow.ly/23m350ZZRL8

Who’s adding this to their movie list?

Download and view the latest press images, press contacts and information for Apple Original "Being Heumann" on Apple TV.

10/23/2026

⚾ The Brewers are in the WORLD SERIES and so is Big Game Hunter Peterson!

💙💛 As Game 1 gets underway tonight, we want to celebrate one of the hardest-working members of the Brewers family. Hunter has been part of the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1-Force Fan Engagement Team since its very first season in 2023. He auditioned, impressed everyone, and was hired right away. Now he'll be part of the entertainment at the Brewers' World Series home games.

📣 On game days you'll find him all over American Family Field high-fiving fans in the tailgate lots, dancing the B**r Barrel Polka on top of the dugout, and bringing his famous smile from Bernie's Chalet to behind home plate.

Hunter has Down syndrome, and he's showing thousands of fans what inclusion looks like. Kids with disabilities are seeing someone like them working for a Major League team, on baseball's biggest stage.

Congratulations, Hunter, and go Brewers!

📸 See this proud dad moment, shared by Hunter's father, in the comments! 👇



Photo credit: Craig Peterson

10/22/2026

An accessible interview. A workplace adjustment. Help finding answers about benefits.

These steps can make a difference in someone’s opportunity to get hired, stay employed, or advance in their career.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a chance for employers to consider how they can support the talents people with disabilities bring to their teams. ERI helps Wisconsin employers identify barriers, explore solutions, and connect with resources.

Explore practical steps for hiring and supporting employees with disabilities:
https://ow.ly/ZL8H50ZVt1C

Help carry this work beyond October. If you’re able, consider a gift to support ERI’s mission: https://ow.ly/GUhT50ZVt1B

10/21/2026

Understanding how work affects benefits can help people feel more confident about their next steps.

Sharing resources, making connections, and talking work and benefits! 💬

ERI was happy to be part of the Self-Determination Conference this week! Jolene Wanek, our Client Services Director, and Kathy Meisner, our Benefits Specialist Manager, presented “Understanding Work and Benefits” and welcomed attendees to our resource table.

A big thank-you to everyone who joined our session, stopped by with a question, or simply said hello! 💙 We loved connecting with you—and we’re grateful to the organizers for bringing everyone together to learn and share. Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Explore how ERI’s benefits counseling services can help you understand your options for work and benefits! 👉 https://ow.ly/yxsn50ZZRAY

10/21/2026

🗳️ Your vote matters—and so does having the information you need to make your own choices.

📅 With Election Day coming up on November 3, ERI’s new guide helps Wisconsin voters with disabilities prepare. Learn about voting rights, accessible voting options, important deadlines, and proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot.

Read and share ➡️ https://eri-wi.org/wisconsin-2026-disability-voting-rights-2/

10/20/2026

🩺 Wondering what Medicaid changes could mean for your health coverage? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out all out at once.

Changes to Wisconsin’s BadgerCare Plus program will affect people differently. Don’t assume your coverage will end or that a new work requirement applies to you.

Our latest article explains the changes, when they begin, and who may be exempt. It also shares steps you can take now, like updating your contact information and reading your coverage notices.

Read more to understand what may apply to you, know what questions to ask, and feel more prepared for what comes next:
https://ow.ly/R6Vn50ZWYyF

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