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Wisconsin lawmakers need to hear from real people about the impact the direct care workforce crisis is having on your life!
Aging and disability advocates are collecting stories about the direct care workforce crisis. We want to hear from everyone—people who need direct care workers, family caregivers and direct care workers—about why direct care workers are important and how the crisis is impacting people.
Please submit your story using the following form by August 1: https://goo.gl/forms/tER259RStNwNDBJJ3. If you are willing to share a picture to go along with your story, you can email photos to wiworkforcestories@gmail.com.
2018 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference
October 29-31
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
The Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference works to empower people with disabilities in Wisconsin to have more control over their lives. More than 600 people each year participate in the conference to learn more about self-determination and SDS so they can live independently, be members of their communities, and use public funds efficiently. The conference participants include people with disabilities and their family members, direct care providers, and professionals from Wisconsin’s disability community.
Registration Now Open for the 2018 Self-Determination Conference!
To register or apply for a scholarship online, visit: HERE
To download a paper registration follow the link: HERE
To download a paper scholarship application visit: HERE
Registration deadline is October 12, 2018
Catch the Early Bird savings by August 30, 2018
Conference Scholarships will be available until September 7, 2018 or until funds run out. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are determined on a first come, first serve basis. We will try to approve as many requests as possible, but we may run out before the deadline. If you are looking to apply for a scholarship, follow the link below to download the application.
If you have questions about scholarships or registration Please contact Michelle Roach at 920-723-5571 or email at selfdetermined@incontrolwisconsin.org.
Exhibitor Applications are now available for the 2018 Self-Determination Conference.
Calling all Wisconsin organizations that support self-determination and self-directed support in Wisconsin. We encourage you to submit an application. Space is limited and only applications from exhibitors that directly support self-determination and self-direction in WI will be accepted. All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected based on interest, needs, variety and mission of the conference. We are particularly interested in having exhibitors with innovative approaches to services and supports for self- direction including health and wellness supports for people with disabilities. Exhibit tables are open Oct. 29-31, 2018.
Calling all Micro-business owners! If you are a person with a disability and own your own micro-business apply to share your gifts and talents with over 900 people this October? Be an exhibitor at the 2018 Self-Determination Conference!
Application Deadline: July 10, 2018
Sponsorship Applications are now available for the 2018 Self-Determination Conference.
We are accepting sponsorship to the 2018 Self-Determination Conference. Conference sponsorships are used to increase the number of scholarships we can provide to people with disabilities and their families and help to keep conference fees are low as possible.
Your contribution will help us continue to empower self-advocacy and self direction in Wisconsin.
For additional information please contact Fil Clissa at fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-5395.
Transportation is consistently identified as a top concern for older adults and people with disabilities. Survival Coalition wants to hear how your transportation options—or lack of options—impact your life.
Take our short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SurvivalCoalitionTransportationSurvey
The results of this survey will be used by Survival Coalition to inform policymakers on how Wisconsin can improve transportation for older adults and people with disabilities. Please share this survey with your family, friends, and others interested in improving transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, and encourage them to take this survey by July 30th, 2018.
According to a recent report, there has been a major increase in government spending on home and community based services. It has nearly doubted as funding for institutions has declined. The shift is believed to be largely due to changing expectations for people who have developmental disabilities.
Be a Superhero!
We are accepting sponsorship for the 2018 Self-Determination Conference. Conference sponsorship is used to increase the number of scholarships we can provide to people with disabilities and their families and help to keep conference fees are low as possible.
Your contribution will help us continue to empower self-advocacy and self direction in Wisconsin.
For additional information please contact Fil Clissa at fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-5395.
See you at the Conference: October 29-31, Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Strengthening the Financial Literacy and Preparedness of Family Caregivers
By SD Network, 2018-06-20
Family caregivers often experience significant financial burdens while also facing the challenges of managing the financial affairs of their loved ones. To help address these issues, ACL intends to award one cooperative agreement to undertake activities to improve the financial literacy and preparedness of family caregivers in two key areas: 1) for family caregivers to ensure their own financial well-being, and 2) to better equip them to undertake “financial caregiving” tasks on behalf of a care recipient. Objectives for this project include advancing the understanding of the need for and the available interventions to improve the financial literacy of family caregivers; develop and test new interventions to improve/strengthen financial literacy among family caregivers; and, broadly disseminate project findings, new interventions, and best practices that emerge from the project.
Funding opportunity number: HHS-2018-ACL-AOA-FLFC-0309
Estimated total program funding: $250,000
Proposals due: August 10, 2018
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications
By SD Network, 2018-06-20
Older adults overwhelmingly prefer to stay in their homes and communities as they age, but millions live in homes that lack accessibility features that support doing so safely and independently. Home modifications and repairs can help older adults age in place and maintain their independence. In many cases, home modifications can also help to prevent falls and other accidents. ACL intends to award one cooperative agreement designed to address barriers to optimal access to and use of home modifications that support aging in place. The project will be expected to provide technical assistance and serve as a repository for home modification best practices and innovations that can be replicated at the local level.
Funding opportunity number: HHS-2018-ACL-AOA-HMOD-0308
Estimated total program funding: $250,000
Proposals due: August 13, 2018
DISABILITY SCOOP: Families Strained By Caregiving Responsibilities, Survey Finds
By SD Network, 2018-06-14
A recent survey found that the majority of family caregivers are stressed out by the demands of their family members with developmental disabilities and have deep concerns about the future. Family caregivers spend an average of 57 hours per week supporting relatives with disabilities. Caregivers report that these obligations are taking away time to address their personal needs, tend to other family needs, and keep a job.