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There has been some confusion raised in the past few days about absentee voting. Many people around the state have received phone calls or mailings about absentee voting. These people received applications to request an absentee ballot from their municipal clerk, except sometimes the return address for the ballot is for the wrong municipal clerk. The Elections Division of the Government Accountability Board, who manages elections in the state, issued the following press release on 9-16-08 about this matter and absentee voting in general:
0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 10:41 AM - Categories: Miscellaneous | DAWN Website Updates | BPDD
In Wisconsin this fall, there are eight seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, sixteen seats in the State Senate, and ninety-nine State Assembly seats up for election, along with many local offices. In an effort to increase the number of individuals with disabilities who are informed voters and who will vote, this special DAWN Action Grant is being made available. The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is offering to provide financial support for well-defined non-partisan election related activities.
Posted by DAWN at 3:43 PM - Categories: DAWN Website Updates | BPDD | Grants
WI ADAPT is holding informational “drop in” sessions around Dane County. Stop in for as little, or as long, as you like to ask questions, grab some info, or talk to us about how these changes will affect you and how to join others in shaping this important transition to come!
0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 11:34 AM - Categories: DAWN Website Updates | Events | Trainings | BPDD
The Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is looking for 10 people to be trained as Self -Directed Support (SDS) facilitators.
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Down Syndrome Clinic Conference: Rising to the Challenge: Supporting Families and Individuals with Down Syndrome Who Have Complex Needs
Saturday, Sept. 20, 200
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
[Registration Form (PDF)]
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Briggs & Stratton
Auditorium
Posted by DAWN at 12:28 PM - Categories: Events | Trainings | BPDD
The NACDD Fall Conference is just around the corner – October 6-7, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Please see the conference brochure and registration form.
0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 12:14 PM - Categories: Events | BPDD