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News From DAWN (Posted in the last 30 days)

DAWN News Service

DAWN is happy to announce our new Community News Service. The new network will announce major changes to the DAWN website along with advocacy opportunities, events, and trainings. Please send us your WI advocacy announcements for inclusion into our news feed.

Oshkosh and Winnebago Host a Live Webcast

(Added 07/23/2008) More
Come join People First Oshkosh and Arc - Winnebago County Disability Association as they host a live webcast of the National Forum on Disabilities Issues at the Ability Resource Center, 115 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 11:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Oshkosh/Winnebago Host a Live Webcast

Survival Coalition 2007-2009 Legislative Report

(Added 07/22/2008) More
The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations has developed a report for the 2007-2009 Legislative Session. The report focuses on the major disability bills that were introduced in the session and what happened to each. Some of the bills that did not pass could be introduced in the next session.

Alert: National Forum on Disability Issues

(Added 07/22/2008) More
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is co-sponsoring a National Forum on Disability Issues featuring invited 2008 Presidential Candidates. Plan now to attend or watch on the Internet. (This event will be broadcast on the web.)

Ethics and Boundaries Trainings offered by the DD Network

(Added 07/18/2008) More
Another way to think and learn about ethics and boundarieswith Mark Sweet, PhD and Peter Leidy

For family members and human service professionals involved with those who are elders, people with physical or intellectual disabilities, or people experiencing mental illness…

For more information or to download training dates and registration information visit: www.ddnetworkinc.org

Sponsoring a Nonpartisan Candidate Forum

(Added 07/16/2008) More
Register Today for NonprofitVOTE. org's Free Webinar - Sponsoring a Nonpartisan Candidate Forum.

Thursday, July 17th 2:00-3:00pm EST

You may register online or RSVP to info@nonprofitvote. org For more information, visit NonprofitVOTE. org or contact Julian Johannesen at 617.357.8683

Alert: Sen. Feingold in Door County

(Added 07/08/2008) More
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will hold a listening session in Door County on Saturday, July 12, 2008. His Door County listening session will be held at 4:45 p.m. at the Washington Island Community Center, 910 Main Road, Washington Island. The meeting will last up to an hour.

Alert: Sen. Feingold in Waukesha County

(Added 06/18/2008) More
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will hold a listening session in Waukesha County on Saturday, June 21, 2008.

His Waukesha County listening session will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Genesee Town Hall, S43 W31391 Highway 83, Town of Genesee. The meeting will last up to an hour.

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