Viewing by month: January 2011

Jan 29 2011

2011 Customized Employment Initiative Training Series (Milwaukee)

The five training dates are February 21-22, 2011, March 21, 2011 and April 11-12, 2011.

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0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 7:12 PM - Categories: Trainings

Jan 28 2011

Disability Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol

The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations is organizing a Disability Advocacy Day that will take place at the State Capitol on April 6, 2011.

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5 comments - Posted by DAWN at 11:25 AM - Categories: Events | Advocacy Opportunities

Jan 28 2011

Youth Leadership Summit 2011

IndependenceFirst and Wisconsin FACETS will once again be hosting two Youth Leadership Summits for high school students (and recent graduates) with disabilities.  The Summits will be held on June 20-24th, 2011 and July 11-15th, 2011.

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0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 11:17 AM - Categories: Trainings | Advocacy Opportunities

Jan 26 2011

United Way of Dane County Community Volunteer Awards Nominations Requested!

The United Way Community Volunteer Awards give you a chance to recognize the individuals (youth and adults), families, groups and businesses that strengthen our community through volunteering.

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0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 12:45 PM - Categories: Miscellaneous | Events | Grants

Jan 26 2011

WI AAIDD Challenging Behaviors Seminar

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (WI AAIDD) will host a one-day seminar titled “The Pursuit of Behavioral Understanding: a Comprehensive Look into Behavioral Methods and Systems.”

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2 comments - Posted by DAWN at 12:42 PM - Categories: Trainings

Jan 20 2011

Alert: Public Hearing on Photo ID Bill

The Senate Committee on Transportation and Elections will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 6 also known as the Photo ID Bill on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Room 411 South in the state Capitol.

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1 comments - Posted by DAWN at 4:06 PM - Categories: Advocacy Opportunities | DAWN Alerts

Jan 18 2011

DAWN Action Alert: SB 1 and AB 1 – Lawsuit Reform

Senate Bill 1 and Assembly Bill 1 reform lawsuits filed by people injured by products or services The intent of the bill is to curb “frivolous” lawsuits, however, it will also impact people with disabilities who receive long term care services in facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, and others.

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0 comments - Posted by DAWN at 1:24 PM - Categories: Advocacy Opportunities