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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Fall 2024 Internship Program Application Now Open!
By SD Network, 2024-02-23
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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: New Research Funding Opportunity for RERC on Information and Communication Technologies Access
By SD Network, 2024-02-23
New Research Funding Opportunity for RERC on Information and Communication Technologies Access
ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing a new funding opportunity for a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program on information and communication technologies access.
The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research and development of innovative technologies designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or remove environmental barriers.
The RERC on Information and Communication Technologies Access will conduct research and development toward innovative technologies and strategies that will make information and communication technologies optimally accessible and usable for people with disabilities.
FORBES: 10 Genuine Ways Companies Can Prioritize Accessibility And Inclusion
By SD Network, 2024-02-16
According to the World Economic Forum, of the 90% of companies that claim to make diversity a priority, only 4% are inclusive of people with disabilities. Companies can take steps to improve efforts by focusing on a key area of business: communications and events. This article explains some effective ways a company can ensure it is making efforts when it comes to disability, inclusion and accessibility in its communications and special events.
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Please Help InControl Wisconsin's Caring Across Cultures Project
Are you someone who hires direct care workers? Are you a family member of someone who receives support from a direct care worker? Are you a direct care worker? If so, InControl Wisconsin would like you to share a short video, audio clip, or written story of your personal experiences to help others understand the relationships between direct care workers and the people who hire them. We will give you questions to answer, to make it easier for you.
Your stories will be used in online learning courses and/or other resources hosted on InControl Wisconsin’s website as part of the Caring Across Cultures learning platform. (See this link for more details about the project.)
Why are we asking for your help? Caring Across Cultures is a project with a goal of helping direct care workers and the people who hire them to build strong relationships. We want to help them connect and build trust across cultural differences.
What better way for someone who is thinking about hiring direct care workers to hear directly from people who are already doing it? The same is true for someone thinking about becoming a direct care worker. There’s nothing like hearing from someone first hand about what it’s like.
You can record a video or audio clip yourself with your phone (or other device) or you can ask us for help.
Here is a document to help you record your own video or audio. This document will also tell you how to send us your finished recording: CLICK HERE
Need some help?
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You can work on this at home. If you need some help, Contact Sarah Godfrey, at sarah@promotelocal.com / (262) 349-1968, and she will schedule a phone or video call with you.
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Are you coming to Disability Advocacy Day, State Capital in Madison, March 15? We will have recording equipment on site.
Ready to Do This?
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Questions for you to answer when you record yourself
Disability Advocacy Day 2024
Registration is open for Disability Advocacy Day 2024! Join us in Madison on Wednesday March 20th with other advocates from around the state and meet with your elected officials. This is a great opportunity to share your story and educate your legislators on disability rights! It's free to attend, but you must register by March 1st! Register now!
2024 Self-Determination Conference Call for Presenters
Are you interested in presenting at the 2024 Self-Determination Conference? Session proposals for are now being accepted for Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. This year’s theme: A Seat at the Table: Nothing About Us Without Us! will help people with disabilities have a voice in supports they need to lead a more Self-Determined life. Proposals due by on May 10th. Submit an application 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.
This month, we shined the spotlight on Chad. This rock climbing fanatic volunteers his time doing all sorts of advocacy things. Check out this month's Member Spotlight to get to know Chad.
Who should we shine the spotlight on next?
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:
- What is something that you have done that you are proud of?
- What is it like to be a channel host?
- The caregiver crisis is real
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:
- New Report: Kaiser Family Foundation has published a new report that provides insight into one important measure of unmet need for home and community-based services across states. Learn what the report reveals.
- Competitive Rock Climber Proves People with Disabilities Can do Anything: For this competitive athlete, rock climbing is just a sport. Find out how this climber excels despite having limitations.
- Long-Range Plan: The Administration for Community Living has released its 2024-2028 Long-Range Plan for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. Learn what it includes.
- New Enrollment Process for Providers: Beginning in September 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will require all adult long-term care waiver service providers to enroll with Wisconsin Medicaid through the ForwardHealth Portal. Read more about this process.
- Medicaid Issues to Watch: In 2024, many issues are at play that will affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access. Read about what else to watch for.
- Proposed Changes to the Census Dropped: After strong pushback from the disability community, the U.S. Census Bureau is no longer moving forward with a proposal that could have decreased the estimated disability rates in the country. Learn about what the proposal would have asked.
- Businesses Continue to Fall Short: A recent survey shows that businesses continue to fall short when it comes to meeting the needs of customers with disabilities. Find out what many advocates think that the main problem is.
- Inclusive Town: The town of Union Grove banded together behind a common goal - to give everyone an equal chance by hiring as many people with disabilities as possible. Read about what the town has done.
- Self-Direction Inventory: Applied Self-Direction conducted an extensive national survey of self-direction programs in the United States. Check out the many interesting statistics in the report.
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- Webinar: Building Blocks To Effectively Respond To Court Disability Related Challenges And Difficult Situations: February 20th, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m., Virtual
- Webinar: Employee Work Areas And Break Rooms: March 7rh, 1:30p.m. to 3p.m., Virtual
- 2024 National Self-Direction Conference: March 14th-15th, Marriot Waterfront, Baltimore MD
- Disability Advocacy Day: March 20th, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Monona Terrance and the State Capitol, Madison WI
- 2024 Annual Disability Statistics Conference: Surveys, Statistics, And Identity: March 28th, Virtual or Washington D.C.
- 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium: May 2nd, 9a.m. to 4p.m., Virtual
- Circles Of Life Conference 2024: May 16th-17th, Holiday Inn, Stevens Point WI
- Employment First Conference: May 21st, Kalahari 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.
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.
APPLIED SELF-DIRECTION: 2023 National Inventory of Self-Directed Long-Term Services and Supports Programs
By SD Network, 2024-02-12
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TMJ4.COM: My Block: How a college inspired an entire town to hire dozens of people with disabilities
By SD Network, 2024-02-08
The town of Union Grove banded together behind a common goal - to give everyone an equal chance by hiring as many people with disabilities as possible. There is a school in Union Grove called Shepherds College that specifically teaches students with disabilities. Students live in dorms, learn to be independent, and pick a major to hopefully get a job after graduating just like any other college student in America.
According to a recent survey, businesses continue to fall short when it comes to meeting the needs of customers who have disabilities. Many people think that the main problem is knowing the steps required. This article explains in detail about all what businesses should doing
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO: The Census Bureau is dropping a controversial proposal to change disability statistics
By SD Network, 2024-02-08
After strong pushback from the disability community, the U.S. Census Bureau is no longer moving forward with a proposal that could have decreased the estimated disability rates in the country. This proposal would have had a new set of questions that would have asked people to rate their level of difficulty with certain activities.