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Self-Determination Network News: May 2022

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96 Self-Determination Network News:
May 2022

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Make your Voting Plan 

It's an important election year! Wisconsin will hold two statewide elections. The Partisan Primary is August 8th and the General Election is November 9th. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has put together several different resources to help people make a plan for voting. You can also check out their website for even more resources. Start planning now, so you can make sure your vote counts! 

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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 Martha. This incredible mom is an advocate for all families in her school district. In addition, she's a para-athlete who loves to do ballroom dancing! Check out this month's Member Spotlight to get to know Martha.   

Who should we shine the spotlight on next?

128 Stacy’s Journal

"On one hand, I know that I’m incredibly fortunate to have the amazing mom I do, but, yet, on the other hand, that selfish feeling of yearning to be a mother myself often creeps into my head."

In this month's journal entry, Stacy talks about her inner conflict around Mother's Day. Do you have similar thoughts?

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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).

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Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:

  • Fact Sheet: Government agencies have begun reviewing policies that were put in place during the pandemic. Many flexibilities will need to be rolled back. Check out this fact sheet from the Administration for Community Living has put together to address some common questions. 
  • Recreation Technology Grant Opportunity: The RERC program is offering a grant opportunity to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health for people with disabilities. Applications due June 13.
  • Stagnate Wages for Home Care Workers Continue to Cause Issues: With jobs readily available in today's economy, people can pick and choose. Unfortunately, this doesn't help the direct care workforce where wages aren't keeping up. Find out how this is affecting people with disabilities. 
  • Vetoed Bills: Governor Evers vetoed several bills that many feared would have a negative impact on people with disabilities. Learn about what the bills would have done. 
  • Economic Crisis Facing the Disability Community: This report has a snapshot of the economic crisis people with disabilities are facing and highlights some of the barriers and failed policies that stand in the way of economic justice. 
  • Community Conversations: The Wisconsin Statutory Council on Blindness wants to hear from you! They're holding community conversations to get input on what the important issues are that communities are facing right now. 
  • Legendary Senator Passes Away: Senator Orin Hatch of Utah recently passed away. Find out why people with disabilities are indebted to him.
  • Job Opportunity: Are you passionate about voting rights? Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring a Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist. Learn more today. 
  • Issues with Parcel Deliveries: Many people think that people with disabilities use the parcel services more than most. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. Read about the barriers to deliveries. 
  • Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Workforce: The Administration for Community Living announced a funding opportunity to strengthen the workforce. It's a technical assistance and capacity building initiative. Applications due June 28.
  • Caregiver Growth Rate Drop Despite Increasing Client Need: Here's another article about the workforce shortage. There aren't enough home care providers to keep up with the system. Learn about about what studies found. 
  • Voters Continue to Worry about Restrictions: Many Wisconsin voters with disabilities continue to wonder if new restrictions will inhabit their ability to vote in the primary election. Read about what they are anxiously waiting for. 

128 Upcoming Events

Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:

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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