Self-Determination Network News: September 2016
September 2016
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Take our One-Minute Poll!
InControl Wisconsin is always looking for ways to better serve our community. By learning about you, our Network Members, we can better meet your interests.In last month’s Network News, we asked members answer a one-minute poll question about who they are. We have 492 members on the Self-Determination Network and only three have responded. That’s less than 1%! We know we can do better than that! Help us better be able to help you by taking the one-minute poll now!
Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:
- Assistance for Service Providers: Many disability service providers are worried about cuts in services due to new mandates. Find out about, if passed, a new bill would offer a temporary increase in Medicaid funding for programs for people with disabilities.
- Disability in the Election: According to new data, voters with disabilities may have a major role in November's election. Learn why this is.
- ADA Regulations Broaden: Recently, the Dept. of Justice announced its issuing new regulations to expand who's covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read about what it now will cover.
- Waiting Lists May Violate ADA: According to the Dept. of Justice, having people with disabilities on waiting lists for community-based services may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Find out why this may be.
- Caregiver Awards: The Wisconsin Long-Term Care Workforce Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Caregiver Awards. Spread the word!
- Disability Reality Show Wins Emmy: For the first time ever, a TV show starring cast members with disabilities has won an Emmy Award. Find out what show it is!
- Disability, and Consumer Attitudes and Preferences Survey: Here's an opportunity to participate in a survey about consumer attitudes and preferences for individuals with disabilities.
- Call for Presenters: Proposals are now being accepted to present at the 2017 Multiple Perspectives Conference. Proposals due December 3rd.
- Transportation Survey: Here's a chance to take a survey about transportation for people with disabilities.
In this September's entry, Stacy talks about how having a physical disability impacts friendships. 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:
- AbilityMKE Now: September 28th, 9p.m. to 10p.m., Radiowest River, Milwaukee WI
- Ability Fest: October 2nd, 4p.m. to 7:30p.m. The Camelot Golf Club, Lomira WI
- River Falls Parents in Partnership: October 7th-8th, Country Inn, River Falls WI
- Across the Lifespan Conference: November 3rd-4th, Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells WI
- Door County Parents in Partnership: November 4th-5th, Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor WI
- 2017 Multiple Perspectives Conference: April 13th to 17th, Ohio State's Columbus Campus, Columbus OH
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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