Self-Determination Network News: May 2016
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2016 Aging Empowerment Conference
There is still time to register for the 2016 Aging Empowerment Conference. It is hosted by InControl Wisconsin will be held June 7th and 8th at the Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The conference focuses on the interconnected relationship between older adults, their caregivers, and the professionals who support them. It's an opportunity to explore ways to advance self-determination as the foundation for providing support while empowering older people to retain control of their lives. Learn more information and find out how to register today!
Changes to Wisconsin Long-Term Care: What’s Next?
Since the Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted the Family Care/IRIS 2.0 Concept Paper to the Committee on Joint Finance on March 31st, committee members and others have asked a number of questions about why the Department chose to have three separate administrative zones if Family Care/IRIS 2.0 is implemented statewide. DHS has released a new webpage entitled "Family Care/IRIS 2.0: "Why Three?" which has additional information about the topic.
Be sure to stay up to date on the latest developments on our Long-Term Care Redesign page.
Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:
- Call for Proposals: Proposals to present at the 2016 Across the Lifespan Conference are now being accepted through July 31st.
- Call for Exhibitors: Applications are now being accepted to be an exhibitor at the 2016 Self-Determination Conference.
- Advocates See Opportunity in Self-Driving Cars: Read about how many people with disabilities see a new opportunity coming with the advancements in self-driving cars.
- States Work Together on ABLE Accounts: Learn about how many states are banding together to create ABLE accounts.
- The History of Disability: Check out pictures from an exhibit in London about how disability has changed over the last 80 years.
- Google Disability Initiative: Find out how Google is helping to increase independence for people with disabilities.
- Housing Tips: Here is a great list of tips people with disabilities should know about housing.
- Phone Communication: Learn about how the Federal Communications Commission is trying to make it easier to communicate over the phone.
- Accessible Technology: Read about a new Accessible Technology section recently added to a popular disability informational website.
- First ABLE Accounts: Find out which states will be the first to offer ABLE accounts.
This month, Stacy discusses her quest to inspire and how her opinion on this topic may differ from many others who have disabilities. 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:
- Webinar: "Two Tickets Please": May 26th, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Online
- Accessible Pontoon Boat Rides: June 1st-September 30th, Tenney Park, Madison WI
- Webinar: Vertical Access: June 2nd, 1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m., Online
- 2016 Aging Empowerment Conference: Living A Self-Determined Life: June 7th & 8th, Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI
- 2016 Transformation Conference: June 28th-30th, Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria VA
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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