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    We all have questions that we’re looking for advice on. The Network is a great way to tap into the ideas and experiences of other people - the members of the network. So if you’d like to post a question, we can all share our thoughts with you. This month, Stacy is tackling the challenge of hiring her own staff and she’d like to hear from you. Join the conversation!

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    SD Network
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    NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY: National Council on Disability Commends NHTSA Recommendations on Autonomous Vehicles
    The National Council on Disability (NCD) recently commended the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its inclusion of people with...
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    DISABLED WORLD: User1st - Website Accessibility Made Easy
    For people with disabilities, accessing the Internet can be a challenge.  An Israeli-based company has created an innovative software system which allows web...
    SD Network
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    DISABILITY SCOOP: Through Cerebral Palsy, ‘Speechless’ Looks To Get People Talking
    A  new show, 'Speechless', is giving people a glimpse into what daily life is like  for families who have someone with a physical disability.  The comedy is based on...
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    First-Ever National Resource Center for Self-Advocacy to Empower People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    We would like to thank the Great Lakes ADA Center for providing us with the following information about a new National  Resource Center for Self-Advocacy for people...

  • Update: Long-Term Care Redesign in Wisconsin

    July 28, 2016: The Department of Health Services has announced plans to expand Family Care and IRIS programs statewide by beginning of 2018. Read more

    June 9, 2016:  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services contacted the co-chairs of Joint Finance to withdraw its Concept Plan on Family Care/IRIS 2.0. Read more

    How does this affect you or the people you care about? Join the discussion!
    Be sure to also keep up with what's happening with Wisconsin Long-Term Care Redesign.

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  • Discussion Forum

    Wanda Viellieux

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    Posted On: 06/30/16 12:14:13PM
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    thanks for that info

    Stacy Ellingen

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    Posted On: 06/30/16 10:09:28AM
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    Totally agree!  And, now, nobody will be approved until after  the 10th because the background check system is being updated..

    Wanda Viellieux

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    Posted On: 06/30/16 09:52:20AM
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    I use workers for supportive home care but not personal care. Yes, we ran into the same thing that IRIS (ILIFE) is taking so long to process paperwork.

    Stacy Ellingen

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    Posted On: 06/30/16 09:13:44AM
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    That's interesting, Wanda.  Did you hire the girl through IRIS SDPC?  I posted an ad on Facebook as well.  I  also posted on  the local colleges job  sites and indeed.com.   I was amazed how many responses i received.   My issue now is that IRIS...