Today, Consumer Direct Care Network Wisconsin is exhibiting at the 13th Annual New Richmond Caregiver Conference. This conference is an opportunity for family caregivers and professionals to learn about resources in their area. Stop by and visit with us today at WITC-New Richmond! Learn more about the conference: https://www.witc.edu/continuing-education-and-training/conferences-and-events/fall19-nr-caregiver
Caitlin has been in Sarah’s life for over twenty years now. Caitlin was initially Sarah’s babysitter and has been caring for Sarah since high school. Over the years Caitlin has become Sarah’s best friend. Caitlin is now married with two children of her own and a third on the...
On August 19, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) approval of its electronic visit verification (EVV) good faith effort exemption request. With this approval, DHS will implement the EVV requirement for personal care services in calendar year 2020 without...
Join us at the Marshfield Area Job Fair on March 7 from 12-5 p.m. Consumer Direct Care Network Wisconsin will be at booth 71. CDWI assists with staff recruitment and is looking to bolster its provider directory with those seeking jobs in the caregiving field. When: March 7, 2019...
Who will care for you? – Long Term Care Crisis January 23rd, 2019 5:30-8:00 PM (refreshments provided, program starts at 6 PM) Independence First 540 South First Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin Join us for a community conversation around the shortage of direct home care workers. You probably know someone who has...
“Vote as if your life depends on it… because it does.” – Justin Dart. This quote not only emphasizes our responsibility to exercise our civil right to vote, it also communicates that securing our rights and freedoms is a continued effort. Preserving the dignity of all people and defining...
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition have developed an “FAQ” document with some of the most common questions we receive about the November 6th Election, and brief responses. Click here for the FAQs. Competency, Guardianship, and Voting in Wisconsin In Wisconsin, a person under guardianship...
Want to Supersize your Life? Register to attend the Self-Determination Conference today! Self-Determination: What’s Your Superpower? Join us at the SD Conference! October 29-31, 2018 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI The Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference empowers people with disabilities in Wisconsin to have more control over their lives. Join us...
It’s a privilege to be involved in community activities. We value learning new information, working with community partners, and meeting new people at conferences and events throughout the year. It helps to inform us so that we can best support people with maintaining independence at home and in the...
The Care Network understands how important Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are to helping people maximize their independence in their home and community. Across the nation, dedicated DSPs provide essential caregiving and give individuals the needed support to live the life they want. We invite you to nominate a caregiver...