Self-Determination Network News: June 2018
June 2018
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Call for Exhibitors for the 2018 Self-Determination Conferencee
Calling all Wisconsin organizations that support self-determination and self-directed support in Wisconsin. We encourage you to submit an application. Space is limited and only applications from exhibitors that directly support self-determination and self-direction in WI will be accepted. All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected based on interest, needs, variety and mission of the conference. We are particularly interested in having exhibitors with innovative approaches to services and supports for self- direction including health and wellness supports for people with disabilities. Exhibit tables are open Oct. 29-31.
Calling all Micro-business owners! If you are a person with a disability and own your own micro-business apply to share your gifts and talents with over 900 people this October? Be an exhibitor at the 2018 Self-Determination Conference.
Hurry! Applications must be received no later than July 10, 2018. Space is limited, and spots are expected to run out before the deadline date.
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 June, we shine the spotlight on Jane. This past Diehard Advocate award recipient is dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment. She also encourages people to ask for help because we can all learn from one another. Stop by this month's Member Spotlight to get to know Jane.
“Never judge someone by the way he/she looks.“ Most people are taught that beginning at an early age. Having a disability often makes fitting in difficult. Some people are completely okay with not fitting in because of their limitations, and others work hard to hide theirs. In this month's entry, Stacy discusses how she handles the desire to fit in. 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:
- Be Inspired: It's graduation season. Many people with disabilities will cross the stage overcoming tremendous odds Read about how one UW-Green Bay grad didn't let his disabilities or growing up in poverty stop him from achieving his dream.
- Advocacy Trainings: Parents in Partnership (PIP) and Youth in Partnership with Parents for Employment have released their 2018-2019 training schedule. Learn about these programs and get involved!
- Voting Rights: It's not widely known, but in many states people with disabilities can be stripped of their right to vote. Find out why many people feel that the law needs to be changed.
- Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: During this important election year, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) will work to increase voting turnout and participation in the electoral process among members of Wisconsin’s disability community by hosting voting trainings and registration days, creating comprehensive resources for people with disabilities around voting rights, and working with municipalities to ensure their polling places are up to accessibility standards. Learn how you can participate.
- Technology Initiative: Microsoft recently announced a multimillion dollar initiative to develop technology that will benefit people with disabilities. Read about what the initiative will create.
- Caregiver Check-In Mandate Delayed: Lawmakers have delayed legislation a controversial Medicaid requirement that personal care providers electronically check in when caring for people with disabilities. Find out why this requirement is causing controversy.
- The Disability Integration Act: The Supreme Court ruled that people with disabilities have the right to live in the community rather than in institutions and states must provide them with the services they need to do so. However, this rule is often ignored. Learn what this Act would do to ensure that people are allowed to live in the community.
- Feedback on State AT Plan: Wisconsin's Assistive Technology (AT) Advisory Council has completed a draft of Wisconsin’s State Plan for AT 2018-2020. The Wisconsin AT Advisory Council welcomes your comments, suggestions, and feedback on the state plan. Public comment ends June 30.
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- 2018 Aging Empowerment Conference: June 14th-15th, Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Madison WI
- Disability Rights Wisconsin Informational And Listening Session: June 22nd, 4p.m. to 6:30p.m., Urban League of Greater Madison, Madision WI
- Endless Possibilities Conference: August 3rd, 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., UW-Whitewater, Whitewater 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.
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