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Feb 7 2012

Family Care Hearing Thursday!

People with disabilities in Wisconsin need your help to lift the caps on Family Care and IRIS! On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Senate Committee on Health will hold a hearing on the Lift the Caps Bill, Senate Bill (SB) 380, at 11 a.m. in Room 201 SE of the Capitol. SB 380 will lift the caps on enrollment in Wisconsin’s Family Care, IRIS, and Wisconsin Partnership programs and expand them statewide.

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Feb 6 2012

Take Action – Statewide “Call-In Days” to End the Waiting Lists!

Disability and aging advocates have marked Feb. 7 – 9 as Lift the Caps “Call-In Days.” Bills that would lift the caps on enrollment of Wisconsin’s long-term care programs have been introduced, but no hearings have been scheduled. These bills are in danger of failing because the Legislative session ends soon.

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Jan 30 2012

Restore Public Transportation Funds – Act Now!

Public transportation services are important for people with disabilities to be independent, productive, and included in their community. With your help, a new bill will restore funding to ensure transportation services are restored.

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Jan 27 2012

Take Action to End the Waiting Lists!

Bills that would lift the caps on enrollment of Wisconsin’s long-term care programs have been introduced, but no hearings have been scheduled. These bills are in danger of failing.

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Jan 23 2012

BPDD Issues Employment RFPs

BPDD has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFP). The RFPs both address BPDD’s employment goal to double the number of people with developmental disabilities who are both participating in Long-Term Care and have community-integrated jobs. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012.

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Jan 20 2012

People First Bill Hearing (1-25-12)

The Assembly Health Committee will hold a hearing on the People First Bill (AB 471) at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in room 417N of the Capitol. This is a great opportunity for disability advocates to tell legislators why People First language is important to them!

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Jan 12 2012