Self-Determination Network News: March 2022
March 2022
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Time to Start Planning for the Spring Election
The Spring Election is coming up April 5th. There are several things you should have an understanding about before going to the polls or filling out your absentee ballot. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has put together a toolkit for the Spring Election. It has fact sheets, timelines, and other resources you can look at to help you with the voting process. Remember, voting is an important part of advocating for what you want changed.
The Self-Determination Network includes some very talented members and we want to help you to get to know each other a little better. Member Spotlight is a great way for us to get to know each other better.
This month, we shined the spotlight on Katie. When she’s not busy crafting or gardening, she’s advocating for marriage equality not only for herself, but for others as well. Check out this month's Member Spotlight to get to know Katie.
Who should we shine the spotlight on next?
Check out the Latest Videos!
The Self-Determination Channel is a YouTube channel by and for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Unlike other channels, the Self-Determination Channel stands stand out from other channels on YouTube because self-advocates host the videos, and decide and create the content. Videos are posted a couple times a month on a variety of topics self-advocates care about such as technology, employment, caregivers, independent living, and advocacy.
Check out the newest videos on the channel:
We encourage you to subscribe to the Channel (you can do so by clicking the red Subscribe button on any of the video pages).
Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:
- The Rage Fund Survey: Anna posted a survey seeking information to understand the needs of people who use in-home care providers. The hope is to use the information to develop more responsive solutions. Please consider taking the survey if you use in-home caregivers.
- Disparities in Caregiving: A research brief was recently released detailing the caregiver workforce by gender and race / ethnicity. Learn about the need for policy and practice interventions to address these disparities in the workforce.
- Input Needed: The National Institute Of Health is seeking input on its framework for the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Comments due April 3.
- Insurance Coverage of At-Home COVID Tests: The Administration for Community Living has released a fact sheet about insurance coverage for at-home COVID tests. Find out ways that you may be able get at-home tests for no cost.
- Guidance for Health Care Providers: Recently, new guidance was issued for health care providers working with people with disabilities. The guidance is meant to ensure people with disabilities aren't discriminated against in accessing health care during the COVID public health emergency. Learn more about what the guidance says.
- Alternatives to Guardianship Website: The Center for Youth Voice, Youth Choice recently launched a website with resources about alternatives to guardianship. Check it out!
- Caregiving Report: The National Alliance for Caregiving has published a 2021 national report, "Caregiving in a Diverse America: Beginning to Understand the Systemic Challenges Facing Family Caregivers," which was based on results of the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 study. Learn what the study revealed.
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COVID Response and Recovery Fact Sheet: The Biden Administration released a fact sheet that lays out steps to address the needs of people with disabilities in response and recovery of COVID.
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- Webinar: The Role And Value Of Volunteers In Home- And Community-Based And Long-Term Care Programs For Older Adults: March 15, 12p.m. to 1:30p.m., Online
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Disability Advocacy Day Of Change: March 16, 10a.m. to 12p.m., Online
- 2022 National Self-Direction Conference: April 11-12, Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor, Baltimore Maryland
- Circles Of Life Conference: May 12-13, Virtual or the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point Wisconsin
- Employment First Conference: May 24, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin
Post your event on the Self-Determination Network and it can be included in future Network News emails to members! Questions? Suggestions? Contact Stacy Ellingen.
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