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SPARKS Grants projects have been making a difference in Wisconsin since 2010. Because of these innovative projects:
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DISABLED WORLD: Walgreens Now Offer Talking Prescription Devices for Customers with Visual Impairments
By SD Network, 2014-06-11
A great article from Disabled Worldabout how Walgreens is now is offering talking prescription devices for people with visual impairments.
Walgreens Now Offer Talking Prescription Devices for Customers with Visual Impairments
Published:Jun 03, 2014 (Revised: Jun 03, 2014)
Author Contact Information:www.walgreens.com
Detail:Initiative adds to Walgreens other accessible prescription information services; leadership of blindness organizations praise companys program.
Walgreens, the nations largest drugstore chain (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), today announced the launch of a nationwide program offering talking prescription devices to customers with visual impairments. The initiative introduces a new service that complements other accessible prescription information Walgreens currently provides.
Walgreens is the first in the industry to offer this exclusive talking prescription device, called the Talking Pill Reminder, at its retail locations chainwide. The device attaches to prescription containers and will be provided free of charge with prescription medications that Walgreens dispenses to its pharmacy customers who are blind or who have visual impairments. The Talking Pill Reminder can be recorded to speak the information on the customers prescription medication label, and also has an audible alarm to remind patients when to take a medication.
The Talking Pill Reminder is available to customers of Walgreens retail pharmacies across the country and through Walgreens prescription mail service. The devices also are available in Walgreens drugstores for purchase for a retail price of $9.99.
Adherence to medication can be critical in treating illness today, and this is an innovation that will help our visually impaired customers correctly identify and take medications as prescribed, said Jeff Koziel, Walgreens group vice president of pharmacy operations. As part of our mission to help customers get, stay and live well, were proud to have worked closely with other leading organizations to make the Talking Pill Reminder available across all of our more than 8,100 stores nationwide.
The initiative is the result of a collaboration between Walgreens, The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the ACB affiliates in California and Illinois. All partnering organizations praised the Walgreens announcement.
Accessible prescription information is critical to people who are blind, and with todays announcement, Walgreens assumes a significant leadership role in serving its customers with visual impairments, said ACB President Kim Charlson.
Illinois Council of the Blind representative Ray Campbell commended Walgreens initiative, saying, So many of our members and ACB members across the country value Walgreens excellent customer service. The companys rollout of the Talking Pill Reminder gives them yet another reason to make Walgreens their pharmacy of choice.
California Council of the Blind President Donna Pomerantz said, Standard prescription labels put customers who are blind at risk for mixing up medications or taking them incorrectly. For this reason, Walgreens initiative is a matter of basic safety, and we congratulate the company on its efforts in this important area.
In addition to providing the Talking Pill Reminder, Walgreens also offers large print patient information sheets to customers who have visual impairments.
Walgreens accessibility initiative will help people with visual impairments who have difficulty or are unable to read a standard prescription medication label.
Source: http://www.disabled-world.com/news/public-notices/walgreens.php
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Hi! My name is Stacy Ellingen. I am the new Community Network Manager for the Self Determination Network and the Employment Network. I am a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and have knowledge about services, resources, etc there are available for people with disabilities. Personally speaking, I have experienced and overcame many challenges and barriers. Im hoping to be able to use my experiences to help others. Over the last few years, Ive learned the benefits of networking both on a personal and professional level. I believe networking is a key to success not only to those who happen to have disabilities, but for all people. Please feel free to send me your thoughts, ideas, and questions. I look forward to getting to know you!
Building on the great success of last years exciting co-conference, Wistech, Wisconsin AHEAD, WI Department of Health Services and the Stout Vocational Rehab Institute have again collaborated to bring you a dynamic, affordable conference in November 2014. Across the Lifespan Bringing the Best Together seeks dynamic presenters for both 1 and 2 hour sessions!
Our attendees represent roles in the field of assistive technology, education, rehabilitation, community living, students, consumers and families. Your participation as a presenter ensures that the conference attendees will experience the latest technology, information and resources. Presentation proposals will be considered for all levels of expertise from beginner to advanced and all age groups across the lifespan .
In Control Wisconsin (ICW) is interested in contracting with a Network CommunityManagerto work collaboratively with the ICW Technology Workgroup to facilitate the development and growth of two vibrant online communities that are dedicated to the self-determination of elders and people who have disabilities in Wisconsin. These two communities are theSelf-Determination Networkand theEmployment Network.
The NetworkCommunityManagershould be someone who:
- Supports the values of the Networks;
- Believes in and supports the engagement of Network members as the primary strategy for building active online communities;
- Is familiar with the systems that affect the lives of people with disabilities;
- Is a self-starter willing to take the lead and to work collaboratively with a team of key partners; and
- Enjoys working with technology and embraces the potential of social media.
We hope to identify our new Community Manager by mid-April. If interested in being considered for this contract, please email your resume toonlinenetworks@incontrolwisconsin.orgas soon as possible.
For more information, please see thisdocument. You may alsosubmit questions toonlinenetworks@incontrolwisconsin.org.
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) has issued aRequest for Proposals(RFP) to develop strategies to inform and train individuals with disabilities to use self-directed supports (SDS).
The goal of the project(s) will be to increase the number of people with disabilities who self-direct their services and supports, including youth transitioning into the Long-Term Care system. These projects also will include a focus on building natural community supports and connections.
Deadline: April 8th
The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities. It provides training in leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness to approximately 25 students with disabilities from throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Edgewood College
Madison, WI
July 13-18, 2014
There is NO CHARGE to attend YLF. General program expenses are paid for by YLF sponsors.
Complete the application (PDF) (Word)
Get 3 letters of recommendation that highlight your leadership skills
Complete two essay questions
Submit your application beforeMonday, April 1, 2014.
If you have questions, or for more information about YLF, contact Cassandra Lokker at:715-307-2185orwisconsinylf@gmail.com