WI-WIOA Materials & Resources

Don't Limit Me! Autism Avenues
Megan Discusses her journey and shares a powerful message about empowerment.

What's Disability to Me?
Bernard shares encouraging and empowering thoughts about being an active member of his community

What is Self-advovacy?
Self-advocates from across the world tell us what self-advocacy means to them

What my day looks like | Self-determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD)
Stacy shares how she uses her strengths throughout her day and how to advocate for what she needs

What I Learned About Myself Last Year? | Self-Determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD)
What did you learn about yourself last year? Hear what these self-advocates had to say.

Tips for Success | Self-determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
In this video, these two self-advocates share a few tips that have helped them be successful and lead a self-determined life.

Kata Makes Her Voice Heard | Self-Determination | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD)
Kata explains what it means to be a self-advocate and how to share her thoughts and opinions.

10 Job Interview Tips for (and by) Young People with Disabilities
Need some help getting through your next job interview? Here are 10 job interview tips by young adults with disabilities, for young adults with disabilities.

Pre-employment Dos and Don'ts
This information will help you prepare for interviews. It explains what questions employers are allowed to ask during interviews, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Planning will create the best opportunity for your successful job search. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has developed do's and  don'ts of looking for for a job and strategies to consider in seeking employment providing job seekers helpful hints to improve the chance of success.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

This short video explains the role of job coach or a skills trainer when learning your new job.

Medicaid Purchase Plan

Great Changes to Wisconsin’s Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP).

Seven Short Steps for Choosing a Career
To help you discover the right career path, we've put together seven short steps for you to follow. For more advice, check out the full article here.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Getting Started with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a program designed to obtain, maintain, and advance employment for Wisconsin residents with disabilities.

abilityJOBS
Online website for Job seekers with virtual Career fairs and resources.

My Next Move

Career exploration website where you answer 60 questions to see what jobs may fit your interests sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for the O*NET Development.

Jan 13, 2023:  Know Your Rights Video Series (3:45 min)

People with disabilities have the same human rights as everyone else. In this video Nathaniel, Priscilla, and Joe talk about your right to go to school. Learn what you can do to protect this right and how those who support you can help. Hear why Nathaniel, Priscilla, and Joe feel this right is important to them.

Jan 6, 2023  Know Your Rights Video Series (4:53min)

People with disabilities have the same human rights as everyone else. In this video Ashley, Emily, and Alexis talk about your right to decide your own schedule. Learn what you can do to protect this right and how those who support you can help. Hear why Ashley, Emily, and Alexis feel this right is important to them.

Supports and Services

People with disabilities have the same human rights as everyone else. In this video Kristi, Ginger, and Priscilla talk about your right to choose the supports and services you want. Learn what you can do to protect this right and how those who support you can help. Hear why Kristi, Ginger, and Priscilla feel this right is important to them.

Know Your Rights: Work

People with disabilities have the same human rights as everyone else. In this video Ashley, Kristi, and Joe talk about your right to get a job. Learn what you can do to protect this right and how those who support you can help. Hear why Ashley, Kristi, and Joe feel this right is important to them.