Wisconsin's Self-Directed Supports Program

October 2011 Blog Posts (10)

Good Things Happening in The Northeast

This is a nice article on how Holiday House is changing their prevocational, employment, and day services to become focused on community inclusion and self-determination. Manitowoc_Paper_-_Community_Employment_story%5B1%5D.pdf

Kudos to the Holiday House!

Added by Shannon Munn-Huff on October 31, 2011 at 10:31am — No Comments

YouTube video inspirations

I've copied a few YouTube video links here from my SDS blogsite... videos that may inspire or provoke thought in a number of disABILITY areas. How can we use the many tools/resources we have to best support people in the way THEY wish to be supported? Often, it starts with seeing a model that works, or a new way of looking at things. In my integrated, intentional, community-building efforts, I often find that videos are more compelling, more effective than any other form of communication. I'll… Continue

Added by Martha Oie on October 28, 2011 at 8:31pm — No Comments

New to IRIS

Who else here is new to IRIS? Just figuring it out in the next coming weeks on what I might be able to use it for. Maybe I can get funding for a communication device like I used at school when out in the community, kinda like an I-touch.

Maybe I can go to camp next summer. I miss being able to go to the Lions camp. I went there for the last 4 yrs and it was so much fun.

So what else is out there for me? any ideas.... I am really lucky to have found this…

Continue

Added by Joseph Havlicek on October 26, 2011 at 9:27pm — 2 Comments

Kid's Companion

My application is approved and I will now be a Kid's Companion in Sauk, I have yet to meet my "kid", it is a new adventure and I am excited. The program is similar to Big Brother/ Big Sisters. Looking forward to spending quality time with a youngster in my community.

Added by Debra Lipscomb on October 24, 2011 at 1:37pm — 1 Comment

Thanks for IRIS working group in Ashland

Hi All,

I'm Martha from Iron River. Fairly "new" to Wisconsin (7 years), but verrrrrrryyyy old in the world of advocacy and grassroots networking. :-) I'm grateful for opportunities to meet new folks, share stories, and build community. Been doin' it most of my life and I love what I do. Now that I've figured out where my original post "disappeared" to, I'll repost it here. And I'll reiterate my thanks to all who…

Continue

Added by Martha Oie on October 20, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Move to Improve-World Arthritis Day

Movement may seem counterintuitive when a person has arthritis but it is actually some of the best prevention there is. Ever feel stiff after sitting for a long time? Movement increases circulation and joint flexibility which can potentially diminish the effects of arthritic pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Swimming or water aerobics is often a good choice because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.” This week is World Arthritis Day and here is a…

Continue

Added by Starr Burke on October 18, 2011 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Green County Caregiver Survey

The Green County Caregiver Coalition is asking all caregivers to share their needs on an online survey today until November 30th. This only takes ten minutes and will help the Green County Caregiver Coalition indentify:

Who are the family caregivers in Green County?
What services and resources are the family caregivers currently using or needing?
How family caregiving is affecting residents and how can the coalition help?

For the full…

Continue

Added by Starr Burke on October 13, 2011 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Happy Fall Everyone

I am looking forward to the Fall Regional Meeting at the Blue Harbor Resort! I have never been there before. I am also looking forward to learning more about the new IRIS site, for myself and hopefully it will get others more involved in it as well!

Added by Brenda Niles on October 12, 2011 at 10:08am — No Comments