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IRIS Advisory Committee is Recruiting Members

The IRIS Advisory Committee is currently looking for interested persons to apply to be on the committee. DHS aims to appoint representatives that have experience...

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PHI: The Direct Care Workforce State Index

This new online tool helps policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders understand how states support direct care workers, where they can improve, and how they...

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SPECTRUM NEWS: Wisconsin has a caregiver crisis. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is ready to help

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was awarded a grant for $865,010 from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Wisconsin DHS has awarded a total of $17.3...

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TIME: Why Businesses Must Stop Disregarding People With Disabilities

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 15% of the approximately 8 billion people on the Earth experience disability; yet only 4% of the 90% of...

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DISABILITY SCOOP: IRS Increases Limit For ABLE Accounts

People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year. Starting this...

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THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP: Supporting People with IDD to Transition to the Community

Community transition services help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with their move from either an institution to a community setting, or...

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GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE: Green Bay disability activist aims to make the city more inclusive, one bead at a time

Saphronia Purnell Received the news that her child had a disability and was told that they would face systematic barriers. She turned to Wisconsin FACETS and learned...

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THE WASHINGTON POST: What disabled people know about making better New Year’s resolutions

Instead of constantly pushing themselves, some people with disabilities embrace a more relaxed approach to goal-setting. The Post spoke with several people with...

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WISCONSIN WATCH: Wisconsin workers with disabilities face transportation barriers

Transportation barriers continue to one of the main hurdles to employment for people with disabilities. There are very few options for non-drivers in Wisconsin....

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WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: 2023 Partners with Business Applications Open

We want to partner with Supported Employment service providers interested in increasing the independence of employees with disabilities and reducing the need for...

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WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Youth Leadership Forum 2023 - Applications Open

The Youth Leadership Forum is a week-long, overnight leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with...

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U.S. ACCESS BOARD: U.S. Access Board Seeks Events and Communication Specialist

The U.S. Access Board seeks an Events and Communication Specialist to serve in its Office of Executive Director. This Events and Communication Specialist position will...

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