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• 4 years ago
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ANCOR.ORG: The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce 2021
ANCOR.ORG: The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce 2021
New research find that the just how much the pandemic has impacted the direct care workforce. Before the pandemic, for decades this workforce has been in despair due...
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• 4 years ago
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Member Spotlight: Tyler Wigington
Member Spotlight: Tyler Wigington
Meet Tyler. This Special Olympian and Paralympian has real determination. Not only is he a superb athlete, he is a great self-advocate. He has been to many different...
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• 4 years ago
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AGDAILY: AgrAbility Virtual State Fair provides resources for farmers with disabilities
AGDAILY: AgrAbility Virtual State Fair provides resources for farmers with disabilities
During the month of October, AgrAbility projects from 20 states (including Wisconsin) nationwide will join together to participate in an AgrAbility Virtual State Fair...
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• 4 years ago
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THE NEW YORK TIMES: What if Disability Rights Were for Everyone?
THE NEW YORK TIMES: What if Disability Rights Were for Everyone?
Recently, the Biden Administration has leveraged disability rights. In this essay, the author discusses what this could mean for the future of disability advocacy and...
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• 4 years ago
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: DHS Improves Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services for Medicaid Members
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: DHS Improves Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services for Medicaid Members
Beginning November 1, 2021, Wisconsin Medicaid members who participate in eligible programs will be working with a new vendor, Veyo, to get transportation to their...
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• 4 years ago
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ACL POLICY ROUND UP: CDC booster guidance
ACL POLICY ROUND UP: CDC booster guidance
On Friday, CDC announced recommendations for boosters of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people who: are 65 and older, live in long-term care settings, are at high...
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• 4 years ago
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Created a new Event:
Webinar: Ask an ADA Professional- Hybrid Work, Face Coverings, and Vaccinations
Webinar: Ask an ADA Professional- Hybrid Work, Face Coverings, and Vaccinations
@sd-network
• 4 years ago
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Created a new Event:
Webinar: Workers with Long COVID-19 and the ADA
Webinar: Workers with Long COVID-19 and the ADA
@sd-network
• 4 years ago
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Created a new Event:
Webinar: Taking Care of Yourself During COVID
Webinar: Taking Care of Yourself During COVID
@sd-network
• 4 years ago
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DISABILITY SCOOP: People With IDD, DSPs May Qualify For COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
DISABILITY SCOOP: People With IDD, DSPs May Qualify For COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved a booster vaccine for some people. Currently, Pfizer is the only one approved. People who live in...
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• 4 years ago
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FORBES: Staff Shortages Are Hammering Long-term Care Facilities, Home Care Agencies, and Families
FORBES: Staff Shortages Are Hammering Long-term Care Facilities, Home Care Agencies, and Families
The direct care worker shortage has gone from a problem to a crisis. According to a recent survey, 82% of assisted living facilities and 89% of nursing homes report a...
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• 4 years ago
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19TH NEWS: Most home care workers aren’t required to get the COVID vaccine, leaving the people they care for vulnerable
19TH NEWS: Most home care workers aren’t required to get the COVID vaccine, leaving the people they care for vulnerable
Last month, President Biden mandated that nursing home staff get the COVID vaccine or they risk losing their Medicaid or Medicare funding. However, it doesn't include...