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DISABILIY SCOOP: COVID-19 Vaccine Should Go To Those With Developmental Disabilities First, Advocates Say

With a COVID vaccine on the horizon, many disability advocates feel people with disabilities aren't being prioritized enough in distribution plans. Initial...

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DISABILITY SCOOP: Pandemic Helpline Launches For People With IDD, Caregivers

As the pandemic continues, a new 24-hour support line is working to help individuals with developmental disabilities and those who care for them cope during this...

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Webinar: Interior and Exterior Accessible Routes

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FORBES: How People With Disabilities Help The Economy Grow And Thrive

This is an interesting opinion article about the value people with disabilities bring to the economy. It's written by a teacher who witnessed first-hand some of the...

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FORBES: What Went Right, What Went Wrong With 2020 Voting Accessibility

The 2020 Election was like no other. Between happening in the middle of a pandemic, the controversy counting votes, the increased notion of voter fraud, and the...

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STREETINSIDER: Wisconsin First State in US to Offer Free Online Courses for Family Caregivers

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) recently announced a partnership with Trualta, a new...

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Member Spotlight: Emily Gollmer

Meet Emily. As a self-advocate, she is involved in and works for the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin. She helps plan a networking conference for people with...

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CNN: Cybathlon tournament showcases life-changing tech for people with disabilities

Most people don't think twice about completing simple tasks such as slicing bread or doing laundry, but for people with disabilities, technology equipment often help...

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WISCONSINSTATE JOURNAL: Direct-care workers, at risk during COVID-19, need raise, benefits, groups say

A recent survey found that nearly half of Wisconsin's direct care workers work a second job to support themselves. Advocacy groups behind the survey are urging the...

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HEALTH TRANSITION WISCONSIN: WINGS Briefing Paper: Advancing Guardianship Reform and Promoting Less Restrictive Options

The briefing paper linked below is a summary of the work done by national Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders or WINGS. The Administration...

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Webinar: Recreation Facilities

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WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: 2018-2020 Biennial Report

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) shares its biennial report with you, highlighting the programs it created and policies it...

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