Alliance Kicks-Off Campaign to Recognize State's Long-Term Caregivers

Governor Proclaims June as Long-Term Caregiver Month

The Wisconsin Long Term Care Workforce Alliance today announced that it will roll out a campaign to recognize the critical and indispensable role long term care workers serve in maintaining the health, safety, and well being of Wisconsin's elderly and persons with disabilities beginning in June.

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Posted by DAWN at 3:45 PM - Categories: DAWN Website Updates

2008 ADAPT National Youth Summit

Young people with disabilities mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2008 ADAPT National Youth Summit in Chicago on June 20 to 23, 2008!! Meet disability rights advocates and learn how to organize advocacy activities. If you would like further information please contact Jason Glozier by email at: adaptjason@charter.net.

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Posted by DAWN at 2:46 PM - Categories: Events | Trainings

WCDD Becomes WDDB

The current 2007-09 State Budget signed into law last October changed the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities (WCDD) to the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD). The new Board will be an independent state agency rather than attached to the Department of Health and Family Services. Look for a new Board logo and web site in the coming months.

Posted by DAWN at 12:25 PM - Categories: BPDD

Self-Determination : A Basic Wisconsin Value

The Council’s Biennial Budget Platform outlines how self-determination and self-directed supports benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities while saving or generating money in the State Budget. See WCDD's 2007 - 2009 Budget Platform for more information.

Posted by DAWN at 3:18 PM - Categories: BPDD

WCDD Budget Platform Updated

The 2007 – 2009 WCDD Budget Platform has been updated on the WCDD website. This brochure outlines the Council's budget platform for the 2007-2009 legislative session. It describes win-win solutions for the state and people with disabilities.

Posted by DAWN at 3:15 PM - Categories: BPDD

Budget Repair Bill is Final

On May 16, 2006 Governor Doyle signed Special Session AB 1 into law creating Act 226.  He vetoed several items in the compromise reached between both houses of the legislature last week. More info is available on the WI Budget page on the DAWN website

Posted by DAWN at 4:18 PM - Categories: DAWN Website Updates

Access to Independence Open House, Madison WI

Access to Independence has moved to a new location at 301 S.  Livingston St., Ste 200 Madison.  We are celebrating  by having an open house on Wednesday, May 28th  from 5:30-8:30. For your convenience, I have attached a flyer and a press release about this event.  We hope you can attend and would love to see you there. Kory Tabor, MSSW, CAPSW Independent Living Coordinator Access to Independence, Inc.

Putting the Person Before the Disability

Posted by DAWN at 3:13 PM - Categories: Events