Join us at the Aging Empowerment conference, July 6-7, at the Wilderness Resort – Wisconsin Dells! Promoting Choice and Control for All The Aging Empowerment Conference brings together people who are committed to the notion that older people should be empowered to live the life they choose. Our goals for this...
Join us to learn about arranging personal and legal affairs later in life. Friday, April 28, 2017 9:00AM-3:00PM WITC-NEW RICHMOND (1019 S. Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI) Elders, caregivers, friends, loved ones, community members and professionals are invited to attend the 4th annual Final Affairs Conference. The Wisconsin Indianhead...
State Senator Sheila Harsdorf will hold listening sessions on March 6. 1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Council Chamber, City Hall, 505 Third St., Hudson 4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Dunn County Justice Center, Room 1402, 615 Stokke Pkwy., Menomonie Town Hall Listening Session are an excellent way to share your concerns with your state...
Want to learn how the Wisconsin State Budget affects the disability community? Learn the steps you can take to make your voice heard. Participate in a State Budget Training in your area. The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, The Arc Wisconsin and Disability Rights Wisconsin are partnering...
Wisconsin’s direct care workforce crisis is leaving people with disabilities and older adults without needed care. The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities has heard from families and people with disabilities across the state that they can’t find personal care workers, job coaches, respite workers, or therapy aides. People with disabilities rely on...
The Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board of Milwaukee County would like your feedback. Tell us how the Aging Resource Center, Disability Resource Center, IRIS, and Family Care are working for you. Let us know if there are additional programs and services that might be needed by older...
Register Now! Click Here THE COUNTDOWN TO THE 9th ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEGINS! 8. BEFORE YOU COME IN NOVEMBER: Vote on Nov 8! Be sure to stop by your local voting place on November 8 to cast your ballot before heading to the conference. Be sure to allow for plenty of time,...
Join us for the 2016 Aging Empowerment Conference! Where: Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference, Center at the Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells When: June 7-8 Conference Details: Registration Registration Fee: Preconference | $50 Older Adult | $95 Professional | $150 Scholarships available for older adults and family caregivers! We have numerous scholarships available...
This week Erin and Emily represented Consumer Direct Wisconsin at Disability Advocacy Day in Madison, Wisconsin. Disability Advocacy Day connects advocates with their legislators so they can share their story and tell them what issues are important to people with disabilities. We think 200-250 advocates attended. Awesome job Erin...
