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Feb 9 2010

PBIS Bill Summary (in plain English)

Senate Bill 468 would get Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) into schools and reduce the use of seclusion and restraints.  More information about SB 468  is available on DAWN, including a plain talk description of the bill.

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Feb 8 2010

Hearing on Seclusion and Restraint Bill

10:00 a.m., February 18 in Room 412 East, State Capitol, Madison

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Feb 6 2010

Circles of Life 2010

THE CIRCLES OF LIFE CONFERENCE is for families who have children of any age with disabilities or special needs and the professionals who support and provide services for them. April 29 - 30, 2010, Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI

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Feb 5 2010

Board Members Appointed

The Governor has appointed two new members to the Board. Robert Kuhr is an active member of People First in Menasha where he lives with his wife Jennifer. Pamela Malin lives in De Pere and is the Disabilities Coordinator at the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services in Brown, Oconto, Door and Marinette County.

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Feb 2 2010

Disability Rights Wisconsin Listening Session

The Board of Directors of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) will be conducting a Listening Session on Friday, March 5, 2010 in Wausau.

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Feb 2 2010

Sen. Feingold in Chippewa and Dunn Counties

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will hold listening sessions in Chippewa and Dunn Counties on Saturday, February 6.

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Feb 2 2010

Sen. Feingold in Monroe County

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will hold a listening session in Monroe County on Sunday, February 7.

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