Self-Determination Network News: December 2017
December 2017
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InControl Wisconsin wants to take a minute to wish everyone Happy Holidays! We really appreciate all of our Network members and Sponsors. We couldn't keep this Network going with you!
This is the season of giving! Our sponsors help us out in so many ways. Learn about how you can support the Network.
The Self-Determination Network includes some very talented members and we want to help you to get to know each other a little better. Member Spotlight is a great way for us to get to know each other better.
For December, we shine the spotlight on Carrie. Between being the mother to five children and her job organizing events for IRIS participants, free time is rare for this busy lady. Stop by this month's Member Spotlight to get to know Carrie.
"Dreams energize our imagination. They give us a glimpse of what in some cases is the possible. It’s nice to dream, but we have to remember it’s truly just a dream!" In this month's entry, Stacy shares how while dreams can be fun to have, they can also sometimes be a reality check. We encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences as well.
Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:
- Vacation Rental Accommodations: More and more vacation accommodation websites are making efforts to be accessible for people with disabilities. Learn about how one lodging rental company is coming out with a new website that will accommodate people with various types of disabilities.
- Dental Care Struggles: The National Council on Disability has put out a brief about the concerning lack of dental care for people with disabilities. Read what recommendations the Council suggests.
- Website Accessibility: New accessibility guidelines for government websites will take effect in January. Find out what the new guidelines will mandate.
- Problems with Fake Service Animals Continue: Untrained service animals continue to be a problem across the country. Learn what service animal owners feel is needed to prevent these laws from being exploited.
- Medicaid Summary: In the Fall of 2014, the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) conducted a Nationwide Adult Medicaid Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey of Medicaid enrollees to attain national and state-by-state measures of access, barriers to care, and experiences with care across delivery systems and major population subgroups. Find out what the survey found.
- Check it Out: The Minnesota Department of Human Services created an awesome video series about supported decision making. Check it out!
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- Webinar: Implementing Person-Centered Principles In TBI Service Systems: December 12th, 12p.m. to 1p.m., Online
- Webinar: Disability-Competent Care Self-Assessment Tool: December 13th, 1p.m. to 2p.m., Online
- WisconsinSibs: Journey Forward : February 17th, 8:30a.m. to 1p.m., Easterseals, Waukesha, WI
Post your event on the Self-Determination Network and it can be included in future Network News emails to members! Questions? Suggestions? Contact Stacy Ellingen.
The Self-Determination Network is powered by InControl Wisconsin and supported financially by our members and Sponsors. We couldn't keep this Network going with you! Find out how you can help support the Network.
