Self-Determination Network News: March 2016
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Explore the New Self-Determination Network Website
Welcome to the new Self-Determination Network. As you probably have noticed, things look a little different. We switched to a new platform called Jamroom. We've excited about this as it has a lot of cool featues. As with any big transition, there is a lot to learn and explore. We understand there will be bumps and detours along the way, but we’re here to help! We've setup this page to help you get started. We encourage you to explore the new site. We've also started a discussion where you can ask questions and post comments about the new website. We want to hear what you think!
Changes to Wisconsin Long-Term Care: What’s Next?
On March 2nd, InControl Wisconsin offered a webinar to provide an update on the current and upcoming developments in the state’s transition to a new Long-Term Care system. It showcased the Stakeholders’ Blueprint for Long-Term Care Redesign and covered the main ideas contained in it. The audio recording of the webinar and the Powerpoint are now available on the InControl Wisconsin website.
Coincidentally, that same day, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released their concept paper for the redesign of the Long-Term Care System. We've started a discussion where people can share their thoughts and questions about it. What questions do you have about the concept paper? What do you think of the new system they are describing? Join the discussion today!
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.
For this month, we shine the Spotlight on Kathleen Johnson. In addition to being a wife and mother to children with various needs, she recently started a nonprofit art studio/gallery for people with disabilities. Stop by this month's Member Spotlight and get to know Kathleen!
Who should we shine the Spotlight on next?
Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:
- Push to Eliminate Offensive Disability Language: Here's an interesting article about how many people feel we need to eliminate "offensive" terms that are associated with people with disabilities.
- Closed Captions on Flights: A great article about how airlines will soon offer closed caption entertainment videos on flights.
- Call for Proposals: Proposals for presenters for the 2016 Self-Determination Conference are now being accepted. Proposals are due April 8th.
- Traveling with a Disability: Here is a great list of things to know when traveling with a disability.
- Residential Disability Community: Read about a first-of-its-kind residential community for people with developmental disabilities that's set to open this Spring in Florida.
- ABLE Accounts: Learn about how ABLE accounts will be intended to work.
In February, Stacy shared about having the desire for love when you have a physical disability, and for this month's entry, she reflected on all of the therapies she has had over the years. We encourage you to ask her questions and/or share your experiences as well.
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
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Disability Advocacy Day: March 15th, Monona Terrace, Madison WI
- Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability 16th Annual Conference: April 13th to 14th, The Ohio State University’s Columbus Campus, Columbus OH
- State Of The Science Conference On The Americans With Disabilities Act: May 4th, Hilton Alexandria, Old Town VA
- 2016 Aging Empowerment Conference: Living A Self-Determined Life: June 6th, Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells 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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