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Coffee Break Discussion: Timebanks

Coffee Breaks

I think there are two ways that I can think of finding this out, Carrie.... First, check out thedirectory on the Timebanks USA website and do a search for Wisconsin to see what timebanks are listed for our state... Each of these should have contact info and you can directly contact them to find out what they're doing. I know that some of these are not very active while some are very active. This will tell you how many members, how many exchanges & when the last exchange was. I do notice that not all the timebanks are listed there however (example: Dane County's timebank) so I'm not sure why that is.

It think the other way is to connect with people who you know are active with organizing and leading any of the timebanks. For example, I know someone who works with the Dane County Timebank, who is also a member of the Rock Hour Community (I think that's the name of it). He's a pretty connected guy when it comes to timebanks, so if you want his contact info, let me know....

Coffee Break Discussion: Options for Postsecondary Education

Coffee Breaks

Did you miss this morning's coffee break about Options for Postsecondary Education? It's not too late to join the conversation....

In the past, post-secondary education was not considered an option for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Now that is changing in Wisconsin and around the country. Are you considering college options for yourself or someone you know? Or maybe you've had some experience with postsecondary education and have some ideas to share?

Post your ideas, questions, resources & experiences below.

Here are some resources that were discussed today - We'll be adding more as people share them in this discussion....

• Think College:www.waisman.wisc.edu/thinkcollege/
• Cutting Edge Program, Edgewood:http://www.edgewood.edu/Prospective-Students/Cutting-Edge

updated by @sd-network: 02/23/16 03:06:02AM

Coffee Break 12/18/13: Living in Your Own Home

Questions about Self-Directed Supports or Self-Determination

Thanks to Howard Mandeville from Movin' Out for joining us on today's coffee break. We talked about some of the services that Movin' Out provides, Section 8 housing, and buying a home vs. renting. It was a great conversation...

Here are some resources that were shared.... Feel free to add your own resources, ask questions, or share your ideas below.

• Movin Out:http://www.movin-out.org

• Wisconsin Housing Search: new website with rental infohttp://sdnetworkwi.org/profiles/blogs/resource-wisconsin-housing-search

• Section 8 Vouchers:http://www.wheda.com/root/rentalresources/default.aspx?id=257

updated by @sd-network: 02/23/16 10:58:40AM

Self Determination for elders

Questions about Self-Directed Supports or Self-Determination

There's an interesting article that was recently posted on the In Control UK website:Increasing access to personal budgets for people with dementiathat you might want to take a look at.

Good idea or Bad Idea? Tracking Devices for People with Autism and other Disabilities

Questions about Self-Directed Supports or Self-Determination

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. is proposing a program through the Justice Dept. to distribute tracking devices to parents who are worried about their children with autism and other developmental disabilities who wander. Tracking devices can be worn as bracelets or on their shoes. Parents can notify the company supplying the tracking device if the person goes missing. Read the whole story here on Disability Scoop.

What do you think about this idea? Is it helpful? Or does it infringe on the person's rights?

updated by @sd-network: 02/23/16 10:58:40AM

Words, words, words!

Open Discussion

Yes! Another word that we assume people will know the meaning of.