Feb 3 2012

Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) Program

The purpose of the ADA Program is to award and encourage a young individual with a disability between the ages of 14 and 26, who has dedicated himself/herself to positively affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families in the United States. The Program also supports an innovative project developed by this young person with a disability that serves and empowers individuals with disabilities.

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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 27 2012

ALAS Support Groups – Date Reminder

The Latino Alliance Applying Solutions A.L.A.S.’s mission is to promote the independence of persons with disabilities by providing information and support to them, their families, and their service providers in the areas related to but not limited to education and health. 

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Jan 27 2012

Call for Parents in Partnership (PIP) Training Proposals 2012-2013

WSPEI (Wisconsin Statewide Parent Education Initiative) is seeking proposals from school districts, communities, parent groups or agencies that would like to host a Parents in Partnership (PIP) training for 2012-2013.

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Jan 27 2012

Call for Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) Training Proposals for 2012-2013.

WSPEI (Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative) is seeking proposals from school districts, communities, parent groups or agencies that would like to host a Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) training for 2012-2013.

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Jan 27 2012

Strategies for Success Live Q & A Webinar: Using Technology to Communicate with Your Developmentally Disabled Child (Part 2)

Strategies for Success Live Q & A Webinar:  Using Technology to Communicate with Your Developmentally Disabled Child (Part 2): Continuing with the Strategies for Success Webinar Series, stories will be shared on how communication programs and technology such as the iPhone and iPad have helped communications with non-verbal children. 

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