Viewing by month: April 2009

Apr 30 2009

BC+ Core Plan "Advocate's Training"

A Workshop on Health Care Coverage Options for Adults with No Dependent Children

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Apr 30 2009

2009 Mental Health Consumer Conference

 June 29th and 30th 2009, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

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Apr 27 2009

State Budget Bill

The next two-year state budget bill, AB-75, is being debated by the Joint Finance Committee.  They completed public hearings around the state earlier this month.  Last week they started to make decisions on funding matters.

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Apr 27 2009

Hearing Aids Bill

A big “Thank you” goes out to all of the advocates who sent emails to their legislators in support of this bill.  Your effort helped this bill get passed.

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0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 9:23 AM - Categories: DAWN Website Updates | BPDD | Advocacy Opportunities

Apr 24 2009

Report Released on the Seclusion and Restraint of Wisconsin Children

A  press conference was convened by Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), Wisconsin FACETS, and Wisconsin Family Ties (WFT), who released their brand new report entitled, Out of Darkness…Into the Light: New Approaches to Reducing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint with Wisconsin Children.

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Apr 21 2009

Exploration by Design: How Stuff Works

A Two Day Workshop for Students with Disabilities and their Parents or Guardians from June 24-25, 2009

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Apr 21 2009

Online Course: Implementing Olmstead: ABCs of Nursing Home Transition

This online course runs from June 8-26 2009 and is sponsored by The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.

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