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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Funding Opportunity for Increasing Capacity to Serve Individuals with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities
By SD Network, 2022-04-28
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Applications Due: June 21
View the funding opportunity details. Informational Call on Wednesday, May 18 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET ACL’s Administration on Disabilities (AoD) is announcing a new funding opportunity to create the National Resource and Technical Assistance Center: Increasing Capacity to Serve Individuals with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities. Under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) program one competitive, five-year cooperative agreement will be awarded to establish a national, person-centered, culturally competent training center for building capacity in state and local service systems to support individuals with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and mental health disabilities living well. The Center will be guided by people with lived experience, including those from underserved communities, and will provide training, peer-to-peer learning, and resources to individuals, family members, and professionals working with people with ID/DD and mental health disabilities, including mental health professionals and direct support professionals. The Center will also support state agencies by providing resources related to policy development, service design, and service coordination across agencies. ACL's Projects of National Significance focus on the most pressing issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families. Through the projects, ACL supports the development of national and state policy and awards grants and contracts that enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion, and integration of people with developmental disabilities. Contact Dana Fink with questions about this funding opportunity. Informational Call
An informational call about this funding opportunity will be held Wednesday, May 18 at 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET.
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WISCONSIN DISABILITY VOTE COALITION: DRW Hiring: Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist
By SD Network, 2022-04-28
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Are you passionate about advancing the voting rights of people with disabilities? Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) is now hiring a Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist. |
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The Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist will work with DRW and our disability partners to increase participation of voters with disabilities in the electoral process. They will provide non-partisan outreach, education, and advocacy assistance to people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders on voting rights. |
WISCONSIN DISABILITY VOTE COALITION: Make Your Plan for the 2022 Fall Elections
By SD Network, 2022-04-28
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2022 is an important election year. Wisconsin will be holding two statewide elections. The Partisan Primary is August 9th and the General Election is November 8th. |
| Offices to be elected include: Governor and Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, U.S. Senator, Congressional Representative, State Senator (odd numbered districts), Assembly Representatives, County Offices of Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court and Coroner (where applicable). |
| Make your plan now for the August and November Elections! |
- Are you registered to vote? Check your voter registration status at https://myvote.wi.gov/
- Do you want to vote by mail? Request absentee ballots for the year at Vote Absentee By Mail (wi.gov)
- Do you have a valid Wisconsin state ID or drivers license? Wisconsin requires photo ID to vote. For information, contact the DRW Voter Hotline or the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Voter ID Hotline at 844-588-1069.
- Do you support people with disabilities? Provide information and support for voter registration and photo ID. The Disability Vote Coalition can provide you with free materials and assistance. Our website has great materials that you can order or print. Check out our 2022 Elections postcards and posters at : New DVC Materials for 2022 Elections - Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Questions? Contact the DRW Voter Hotline at 844-347-8683.
MSNBC NEWS: The legendary Republican we have to thank for the ADA. And future assaults on it.
By SD Network, 2022-04-27
Recently, Senator Orin Hatch of Utah passed away. He was the Republican Senator who sponsored the Americans with Disabilities Act. He came to care about disability issues because his brother-in-law had polio and slept in an iron lung.
Speak Up!
Let us know what is important to you as a person who is blind or visually impaired in Wisconsin. What are the most important or urgent issues your community is facing right now? What strengths or assets does your community offer? We will be holding community conversations using Zoom on the following dates:
- Tuesday, May 17th 6:30PM-8:00PM
- Wednesday, May 18th 2:00PM-3:30PM
- Thursday, May 19th 10:00AM-11:30AM
- Tuesday, May 24th10:00AM-11:30AM
- Wednesday, May 25th 2:00PM-3:30PM
- Thursday, May 26th 6:30PM-8:00PM
Join by Zoom:
https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1616709312
Join by Phone:
(669) 254 5252
Meeting ID: 161 670 9312
If you can’t attend, we still want to hear from you, click this survey link and complete a short survey.
Your Words Matter!
Hosted by: The Wisconsin Statutory Council on Blindness
Nine-person council appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health Services to make recommendations and advocate for Wisconsin residents who are blind and visually impaired.
DISABILITY SCOOP: Mask-Optional Public Transit Alarms Immunocompromised People, Disability Advocates
By SD Network, 2022-04-26
Many people with disabilities and health conditions are worried after a federal judge's decision lifted the mask mandate on public transportation. Against the CDC's recommendation, people no longer are required to wear masks in airports, on planes, trains and buses. Many people's people with who are immunocompromised are questioning whether to go on planed plane trips and worrying about how to navigate public transportation. It's particular concerning because people with disabilities (who are often immunocompromised) are a group of people who heavily rely on public transportation. The Department of Justice is appealing the ruling.
While far from a comprehensive inventory of the economic picture for people with disabilities in the United States, this report offers a current snapshot of the economic crisis facing the U.S. disability community—and highlights several of the major systemic barriers and policy failures standing in the way of economic justice for people with disabilities and their families today.
WIS POLITICS: Disability Rights Wisconsin: Applauds vetoes: AB934, AB936, AB966 and AB970
By SD Network, 2022-04-18
Recently, Governor Evers vetoed several bills that many feared would have a negative impact on people with disabilities. Two of the bills had to do with Medicaid making it harder to stay eligible. Another two bills were about public education. One would have caused disruption Milwaukee students with disabilities splitting the district into four-to-eight smaller districts. The other bill would have expanded Wisconsin's voucher programs in which students give up their rights and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Self Determination Conference 2022: Call For Presenters
By SD Network, 2022-04-18
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Are you interested in presenting at the 2022 Self-Determination Conference? We are seeking session proposals for Tuesday, October 18 & Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Click the button below to fill out the online presenter application. This year’s theme: Everyone has a story; Your voice matters will help people with disabilities lead more Self-Determined lives by recognizing the valued role communities play in our lives! Things to know when submitting a proposal:
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There are three ways to complete the proposal form and submit it by noon on May 13, 2022 to: Complete form online here; Email to Fil Clissa at Fil.Clissa@wisconsin.gov; or Mail to BPDD - Self-Determination Conference, 101 E. Wilson St., Room 219, Madison, WI 53703 |
THE CAP TIMES: As demand rises, wages for Wisconsin home care workers stagnate
By SD Network, 2022-04-18
There are jobs available everywhere in today's society. With the economy the way it is, people can pick and choose. While it's great for people looking for jobs, it's an incredibly frustrating scenario for employers trying to fill positions. Home care has struggled for years - - even before the pandemic. This article gives statistics and lays out the current situation in detail.