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Welcome to the Self-Determination Network
Promoting Self-Determination by working together to understand, implement, and create rewarding lives for elders and citizens with disabilities.
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2026 Self-Determination Conference
The 2026 Self-Determination Conference will be held October 19th-21st at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. This year's theme is The Power of Self-Determination; Technology, Community and YOU!
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What's New
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CBS NEWS/KFF NEWS: People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump's DOJ questions legal protectionsA recent federal legal opinion determining that civil rights laws do not mandate state-funded home-based care over institutionalization has sparked widespread concern...@sd-network • 44 minutes ago • comments: 0
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MCKNIGHT HOME CARE: The future of home care depends on choice and accountabilityThe future of home care relies on balancing self-directed care with robust oversight and program integrity. As demand grows for self-directed Medicaid programs—which...@sd-network • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
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WDIO: Wisconsin caregivers face shortage of support for older adultsAdvocates and staff from the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Wisconsin are highlighting a critical shortage of supportive care for older adults, individuals...@sd-network • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
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MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL:People with disabilities worried about rights challenges | Opinion.In a recent opinion piece, representatives from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities highlight growing concerns over threats to disability...
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Recent News (Blogs)
CBS NEWS/KFF NEWS: People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump's DOJ questions legal protections
By SD Network, 2026-08-01A recent federal legal opinion determining that civil rights laws do not mandate state-funded home-based care over institutionalization has sparked widespread concern among advocates and...Read MoreMCKNIGHT HOME CARE: The future of home care depends on choice and accountability
By SD Network, 2026-08-01The future of home care relies on balancing self-directed care with robust oversight and program integrity. As demand grows for self-directed Medicaid programs—which allow older adults and...Read MoreAdvocates and staff from the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Wisconsin are highlighting a critical shortage of supportive care for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and...Read More -
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Upcoming Events
WisTech 2026 Training #4 Adaptive Cooking: Accessing Meal Preparation through Assistive Technology
08/04/26 10:00:00AM
This presentation will offer insight into how to...Webinar: Accessible Voting in Tribal and Rural Communities
08/06/26 01:30:00PM
Join the United States Access Board and The...2026 WI FACETS Endless Possibilities Conference
08/07/26 08:30:00AM
2026 WI FACETS Endless Possibilities Conference –...Webinar: Accessible Storytelling for Film & Video
08/20/26 01:00:00PM
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