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March 13, 2013

Wisconsin Disability Advocacy Day - Last Day to Register!

People with disabilities need to be heard. Tell your state legislators what you think. Today is the final day to register online for Disability Advocacy Day! Don't wait to sign up - no fee!

Learn more about this opportunity.

It Only Takes "Five"

Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the SDS Network:

• Learn:Special Needs Vouchers, which are included in the Governor's proposed budget - How will they affect education for children and youth with disabilities? What can you do about them?

• Join a Discussion:Dean and Deb are talking about whether to use SDS through Family Care or through IRIS.

• Support Timebanking: Are you a member of a Timebank? Do you know what a Timebank is? Martha shared some information about timebanking and you can join the discussion to learn more.

• Member Spotlight: In our new series, we are turning the spotlight on members of the SDS Network. Each month, we'll highlight one (or more!) of our amazing members. This will give us the opportunity to get to know each other a bit better, as well as learn about tips and resources we have to share with each other. This past month, we began by shining the spotlight on Patti Becker and Kate Parizek.

• Learn: We keep hearing about sequestration. What is it and how will it affect people with disabilities?

• Access Resources: Dean shared information about a service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and the ADA Wisconsin Partnership told us about the Campaign for Disability Healthcare Justice. Find out what other resources might be available!

• Watch a Video: Join the fun at "Tim's Place" and promote the end of the R-word.

Support the Network with "Five":

• We rely on contributions to keep the SDS Network in business. If you are finding it valuable to be a member,consider making a donation of five dollars or more, orbecoming a sponsor. For more information, contactDeb Wisniewski.

Join Us for a Coffee Break

Coffee Break: Connections and Contributions. April 17th, from 8:30-9:00 am CDT. The Coffee Break gives us an opportunity to participate in a live chat about a topic related to self-determination, SDS and having a good life. It's not a presentation, but an opportunity for all participating members to share ideas, questions and resources. It's easy to participate and all are welcome to join the conversation.

You can join this live chat in April as we talk about Connections and Contributions.How do you get connected in your community? What contributions do you make? How can we support people to find meaningful ways to be contributing members of their community? There is no cost to participate in the Coffee Break.

Welcome New Members

Stop by to welcome our newest member.

• She works at MCFI and isdevoted to helping persons achieve their greatest level of independence.
  

Do you know someone who should join the SDS Network? Spread the word and invite friends, families and other interested folks!

Upcoming Events

Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the SDS Network:

• Wisconsin Disability Advocacy Day 2013, Wed., Mar. 20th- Register today! No fee.
• Youth Transition Conference, Mar. 21st.
• If I Had Known... Trauma-Informed Ethics and Boundaries, April 2nd.
• Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference, Submit a proposal by April 30th. Conference will be held on Oct. 30-31, 2013
• And many more!

Post your event on the SDS Network and it can be included in future Network News emails to members! Questions? Contact Deb Wisniewski at scgwis@gmail.com

Thanks to the sponsors of the SDS Network!