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State Budget Update

As most of you have heard, Governor Walker signed the budget on July 12th, 2015. The budget has lots of changes to Wisconsins Long-Term Care programs. Weve added several informational links on ourLearn about the Budget page. After our Coffee Break on Wednesday, we'll start a discussion on the topic and we encourage you to join in and share your questions and thoughts. We'll be sure to send out a link to it when it when it's posted.

Join us for another Coffee Break!

Coffee Break: Wisconsin's State Budget and the Future of Long-Term Care Programs: Wednesday July 22^ndfrom 9:30am to 10am

Wisconsin's state budget has been passed by the legislature and Governor Walker has signed it into law. In the process, Gov. Walker made numerous line-item vetoes.

So what changes to the long-term care system are inthe new state budget? How will theyaffect you and the people you care about? Will you still be able to self-direct your services? Is IRIS going to disappear? What will happen to Family Care and the ADRCs?

Join us for a Coffee Break with Lynn Breedlove, board president of InControl Wisconsin and outspoken advocate for self-determination, as we talk about what we know (and don't know) about the future of the long-term care system in Wisconsin. Bring your questions, comments, etc. as our Coffee Breaks are an opportunity to talk with each other about topics we care about.

Before the Coffee Break, you may want to check out thisFAQ from the Survival Coalition about the State Budget and long-term care. Those links can be found on ourBudget page.

The Coffee Break is a live discussion (written chat) on the Network, open to all members. Each Coffee Break has a different theme - participants will be asked to share their thoughts, questions, ideas and challenges on the subject.

You can join the discussion (chat) any time during the Coffee Break. Just sign in on the SD Network during the time you want to participate on the Network and then go to the Chat Room.

There's no need to register - however, it would help if you would RSVP so we have some idea if you will be joining us.

Take our One-Minute Poll

In our last one-minute poll, we asked what their favorite summer activities were. 30% of people said they enjoy going to festivals and about 17% enjoy going to sporting events. 20% of people like going swimming and about 27% enjoy having cookouts.

This month were asking how you feel about the future of Long-Term Care in Wisconsin now that the budget is passed. Take ourone-minute pollnow!

It Only Takes "Five"

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

• Pauls Dream: Read this incredibly inspiring story written by Jim Wahner about a quadriplegic from Milwaukee who had powerful impact on the movement for disability rights and self-determination in Wisconsin in the 1970s.
• Give your Feedback: The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is asking for your input while developing their next five year plan.
• Let Your Voice be Heard: Heres a chance to voice your opinions and concerns about the future of Managed Care in Wisconsin.
• Register Now: Registration is now open for this years Self-Determination Conference.
• Medicaid Incentives: Read about a new bill that wouldprovide financial incentives to states for helping people with disabilities live and work in the community.
• ABLE Act Rules: Learn about the rules being proposed for the ABLE Act.
• Service Animal Resource: This is a great resource about the ADAs service animal provisions.
• Great News: An article about how the ABLE Act was recently signed into law in Wisconsin.
• Post news or start a discussion: It's easy to do and a great way to share information and network with others!

Stacys Journal

This month Stacy discusses some of her challenges and experiences whentravelling with a disability. We encourage you to ask her questions and/or share your experiences as well.

New Members

Stop by to welcomeour newest members:

• Thisfatherhas been involved in supporting people with disabilities for over 30 years.
• Shes a greatadvocatefor others.
• Shes anIRIS participantwho wants to stay informed about the changes.
• Thisparentwants to advocate for self-determination.
• Shespart of IRIS.
• Sheworks for a nonprofitthat serves adults with disabilities.
• Thismothercares about issues impacting lives of people with disabilities.
• Shes veryconcerned about the future of IRIS.
• Shes aBenefits Specialist.
• Thishusbandis a caregiver for his wife.
• This person is anEmployment Services Director.
• She hassupported people with disabilitiesfor the last 19 years.
• She is involved in thelong-term care and employment field.
• Shes thedirectorof a vocational rehabilitation program.
• He is theWorkforce Development Managerat a Easter Seals.
• Shes asocial workerwho works with adults with disabilities.
• Thismotheris a caregiver to her adult son.
• This person isconcerned about the changes to IRIS.
• Thisparentis an advocate for her adult child.
• Thisguardianwants to better understand the changes that may affect their lives.
• Heworkswith individuals with disabilities.
• Thisgraduate studenthopes he can play a vital role in preserving IRIS.
• Shes anIRIS Consultant Supervisor.
• Sheworks for LSSand wants to learn more about self-determination.
• Thisteacher and parentis very concerned about the state budget.
• She has been a mental health consumeradvocatefor ten years.
• Thismotherwants to advocate for her daughter.
• She ispassionateabout long-term care for people with disabilities.
  
• He has beenworkingin long-term care since 1977 and is very concerned with where Wisconsin is headed.
• Shes thedirectorof an Independent Living Center.

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

Upcoming Events

Here's a sample ofupcoming eventslisted on the Self-Determination Network:

• ADA Free Pontoon Boat Rides on Madison Lakes: June 14^thto August 16^th, Tenney Park, Madison WI
• Audio Conference: ADA Anniversary Update: 25 Years Later: July 21^st, 1pm to 2:30pm, Online
• Coffee Break: Wisconsin's State Budget and the Future of Long-Term Care Programs:July 22nd, 9:30am to 10am,SD Network Chat Room
• Milwaukee Brewers vs Cleveland: July 22^nd, 1pm, Miller Park, Milwaukee WI
• Adaptive Sports and Recreation Expo: July 25^th, 9am to 2pm, Nathan Hale High School, West Allis WI
• 3rd Annual Disability Pride Festival: July 25^th, 12pm to 5pm, Brittingham Park, Madison WI
• State-wide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education 2015:July 27^thto 29^th, Westwood Conference Center, Wausau WI
• Cogworld Conference: July 28^th, 8am to 12pm, Holy Wisdom Retreat Center, Middleton WI
• Celebrate Wisconsin's ABLE Act Creation: August 10^th, 10am, Options for Independent Living, Green Bay WI
• Medicaid Managed Care Forum: August 31^st, 9am to 4pm, State Capitol, Madison WI
• Self-Determination Conference: November 9^thto 11^th, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI
• Across the Lifespan Conference: December 3^rdto 4^th, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI
• Wisconsin Transition Conference: February 18^th to 19^th, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI

Post your eventon the Self-Determination Network and it can be included in future Network News emails to members! Questions? Suggestions? ContactStacy Ellingen.

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