The deadline to apply for a SPARKS Grant is 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012.
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Families with children with special needs are provided free memberships at Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin’s recent legislative session provided advocates with many opportunities to take action and improve the lives of people with disabilities in our state. The legislature considered many bills that affect people with disabilities, and bills about long-term care and education issues highlighted the session. The disability community celebrated some important victories this year!
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Virtual PACE is a proposed pilot program for those who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and who live in nursing homes and other institutional settings. The Department of Health Services is seeking public input about the proposed pilot.
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Election day is April 3rd. Voting is crucial in a democracy. Voters choose who will make decisions and act on their behalf. Disability advocates need to vote to choose people who understand the issues they face.
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Three bills extremely important to the disability community passed the legislature!
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The bills to lift the Family Care/IRIS caps are in danger. Call your state representative and senator and urge them to pass the bills now!
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