Self-Determination Network News: October 2024
Self-Determination Network News:
October 2024
Connect | Share |Learn | http://sdnetworkwi.org
Caring Across Cultures is a learning experience focused on helping people with disabilities and their direct care workers to develop stronger, more meaningful relationships. We believe that identifying the cultural differences that exist between two people is a critical step in the relationship building process.
The information covered by Caring Across Cultures includes materials for direct care workers and those considering direct care work, direct care agencies, disabled adults, and older adults.
Course Topics
- Overview of Direct Care Work
- Your Beliefs About Disability
- Understanding Our Differences
- Resolving Differences to Build Strong Relationships
Additional Resource Topics
- Worker Rights
- How I Interact With People
- Worker Responsibilities
- Employer Legal Responsibilities
- Employer Best Practices
- Tips For Writing Job Descriptions and Announcements
- Interview Tips For Employers
- Exploring My Identity
- Preparing For Challenging Conversations
- Is Direct Care Work Right For You
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:
- "Looking people in the eye doesn't come natural to me"
- "The 5 qualities help me be a successful self-advocate and employee"
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:
- Updated Guidance on Housing Voucher: Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has updated its guidance for the Mainstream Voucher program which creates new alternative requirements and waivers to allow public housing agencies to better utilize the vouchers by helping people with disabilities avoid institutional settings and live in the community. Learn more about the guidance.
- Guardrails to People on Medicaid: People who receive Medicaid are regularly evaluated to determine eligibility. Read about the new guidance outlining steps states should take to make sure that people with disabilities are not accidentally dropped from Medicaid home and community-based services.
- Voters with Disabilities Continue Battle for Electronic Ballots: Two months ago, many voters with disabilities in Wisconsin were looking forward to being able to receive and mark a ballot electronically. However, an appeals court disrupted the plan. Learn about how advocates continue to fight for access to electronic ballots.
- Right-of-Way Guidelines: The General Services Administration (GSA) recently published a final rule adopting the public right-of-way accessibility guidelines issued by the Access Board. Find out what the guidelines include.
- Input Needed on AI: The Access Board is seeking feedback on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) for people with disabilities. Comments due October 31st.
- The Autism CARES Act of 2024: The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a crucial step forward in supporting the autism community by passing the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024. Learn what this Act includes.
- Wisconsin Medicaid Managed Care Quality Strategy: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is seeking public comment on the 2025-2027 Wisconsin Medicaid Managed Care Quality Strategy. Comments due October 25th.
- Free At-Home COVID Tests: The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and and the United States Postal Service is offering free at-home COVID tests. Find out how to get yours.
- Best Cities: The annual ranking for best cities for people with disabilities was recently released. Check out to see which cities ranked highest.
- Wisconsin Disability Policy Internship Program: The Wisconsin Disability Policy Internship Program is a 4-6 month, part-time paid internship designed to provide an early public policy career level experience in disability policy. Applications are due on October 28th. Learn more and apply today!
- Call for Presenters: The 2025 Circles of Life Conference is May 8th & 9th in Wisconsin Dells. Proposals to present are now being accepted. Applications are due October 25th.
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- Webinar: Ask an ADA Professional: Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD): October 9th, 1p.m. to 2p.m., Virtual
- Webinar: Bringing People to Golf - Creating Accessible and Inclusive Environments: October 10th, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m., Virtual
- Lunch & Learn Webinar: Make Your Plan to Vote: October 15th, 12p.m. to 12:45p.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.
The Self-Determination Network is powered by InControl Wisconsin and supported financially by our members and Sponsors. We couldn't keep this Network going with you! Find out how you can help support the Network.
