The Partners with Business Training provides an overview of a unique employment service model and statewide initiative designed to enhance workplace inclusion for individuals with disabilities. The module introduces the Partners with Business model, where coworkers provide formal on-the-job support instead of job coaches, fostering direct relationships, inclusivity, and cost-effective support. Participants learn about the model’s benefits, such as reduced …

This training, offered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (WDBN), introduces Benefit Specialists to Wisconsin’s subsidized housing and reduced rent programs. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of key housing programs, including Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, and state-specific reduced rent initiatives. They will learn to …

The Wisconsin FoodShare Program training for Work Incentive Benefit Specialists provides an overview of this essential nutrition assistance program, emphasizing its importance in supporting low-income individuals and families across the state. Participants will gain an understanding of the program’s eligibility criteria, application processes, and benefit management, as well as strategies to help overcome the stigma associated with FoodShare. The training …

This comprehensive training covers key aspects of the Home Energy Plus (HE+) programs, including program eligibility, application processes, and specific services like the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Programs (WHEAP), Weatherization Assistance Program, HVAC/Furnace/Boiler Repair or Replacement, Water Conservation Program, and Crisis Assistance. Participants will learn to identify and assist individuals who may qualify for these programs, ensuring they can access …

Supplemental Security Income (or SSI) is a monthly cash benefit paid by the federal Social Security Administration to people in financial need who are 65 years old or older or people of any age who are blind or disabled. Wisconsin is one of several states that supplements the federal SSI benefits. People can receive the state SSI supplement payment only if they …

Welcome to the Employment for People with Physical Disabilities training. People with physical disabilities can face many obstacles when pursuing employment. In this training, we will explore some of these unique challenges and strategies to improve employment outcomes for people with physical disabilities.Training Details: Training Final Published Format: Articulate Audience: Long-term care providers, employment service providers, VR counselors Intended Publish …