Self-Determination Network News: September 2024
Self-Determination Network News:
September 2024
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Self-Determination Conference which will be held October 21st-23rd at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. This year's theme is A Seat at the Table: Nothing About Us, Without Us. Join us for one of the largest events for people with disabilities and people who support them. Learn how to live more independently, participate in your community, and direct your public funds efficiently. Registration closes September 20th. Learn more and register today!
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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:
- Story Studio Video: What are you most proud of? Part 2
- What do you want people to know about you?
- "It's important for me to advocate for what I believe in"
- "Introducing SDC's New Channel Host!"
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:
- New Data: The Center for Disease Control recently released the annual update to the Disability and Health Data System. Find out what the new data revealed.
- Push for Nationwide Headcount: Disability advocates are pushing for the federal government to track the number of direct support professionals there are. Learn why this is a crucial piece of data that is missing.
- Employment Toolkit: This U.S. Department of Labor toolkit provides strategies and best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and advance workers with disabilities in good jobs in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy. Check it out!
- Proclamation: In late July, in celebration of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the White House put out a proclamation explaining what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done. Read about the actions being taken to further make things accessible.
- State Fee Changes: The Evers administration recently announced the establishment of minimum rates for home-and-community-based services care that must be paid by managed care organizations. Learn what advocates feel is needed to ensure that the increases actually show up in workers' paychecks.
- Reflecting on the ADA: As we celebrated the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July, there was a lot of reflection about not only how far the country has come, but also about how much still needs to be done. Take a look at this very informative blog that recaps everything nicely.
- Expanded Care Choices: Starting in January 2025, almost 8,000 Family Care and Family Care Partnership (Partnership) members in South Central Wisconsin will have more choices in who helps manage their long-term care. Find out which nine countries will be able to choose from two additional managed care organizations.
- Laws Simplify Equipment Repair Process: For a long time, disability advocates and those who rely on mobility equipment have said that Wisconsin laws make it harder to repair devices. However, in the past year, two bills have been passed to address these issues Learn what these laws will do.
- Updated Index: An updated online interactive tool and an accompanying report which allow users to analyze state policies and direct care workforce outcomes across the country. Learn why this is helpful to policy makers, advocates, and state leaders.
- Finding Accessible Businesses: For people with disabilities, finding businesses that accommodate their accessibility needs can be challenging. Learn about the accessibility options one popular business review company added to help people find the specific accommodations they need when looking for a business.
- Healthcare Task Force Report: Governor Evers recently announced that the Governor's Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its final report and advisory action plan including solutions to address the ongoing healthcare workforce shortages. Read about the recommendations the task force adopted.
- Emerging Leader Award: The American Association of People with Disabilities Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards recognizes outstanding emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the broader cross-disability community. Applications due October 15th. Learn more and apply today!
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- WisTech 2024 Training #5 Technology And Tranquility: AT For Mental Health And And Self Care: September 17th, 10a.m. to 11a.m., Virtual
- Webinar: Accessible Tech: Locked Out: Barriers to Accessible Technology Inside Prison Education Programs: September 19th, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m., Virtual
- Webinar: Creating Healthy, Safe, and Connected Communities: The Living Well Blueprint: September 25th, 2p.m. to 3:30p.m., Virtual
- FOCUS 2024 Conference: November 20th-21st, KI Center, Green Bay WI
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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