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   Legislative Days!

On February 9^th and 10^th Access to Independence will be participating in Independent Living Legislative Days.  This two day event is an opportunity for IL Centers and the consumers they serve around the state to educate our legislators about the unique benefits and services IL centers offer.  This event consists of a training on the 9^th from 12:30 -4:00 with a reception to follow.  The training will cover topics like how to talk to legislators, Managed Care, The ADA, and Mental Health Issues in Wisconsin.  The following day will be filled with meetings with all of the state legislators in Access’ service area to talk about the benefits of having an Independent Living Center.  If you feel that being a part of the ATI community has helped enrich your life in some way and would like more information on who your legislators are, and how to attend the Legislative Days event contact Jason Glozier at jasong@accesstoind.org or 242 8484.

 

 

Access to Independence in your area!

In order to better serve our service area, Access to Independence staff will be at the High Expectations Teen Center in Beaver Dam on the third Tuesday of the month. This is an opportunity for people with disabilities to get more information and access the services we provide. On the third Tuesday of the month people with disability related needs in Dodge County can contact us between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm to receive Information and Referal Services, Independent Living Skills Services, Advocacy Services and access to a Peer Support Network. We also provide Assistive Technology demonstrations and loans, deaf and hard of hearing services and youth recreation services. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a visit with an IL Skills Coordinator in your county please call Access to Independence at (608)242-8484 or toll free at 1(800)362-9877  

 

 

Pot Luck at Access to Independence

Thursday February 25,5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 

 

Join us for food and fun! Bring a dish to pass or a food pantry donation (dry food or canned goods) or consider making a small donationto ATI (suggested $1.)

Staff will provide several entrees and beverages. Please RSVP to Claire Draeger by Friday, February 19 if you plan to attend, so we know how much food to bring. 

If you need a Sign Language Interpreter or any other accommodations to participate in this event, please let us know as soon as

possible.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

 

 

Peer Specialist Training

Applications and guidelines are to be downloaded at: The UWM website www.sce-peerspecialist.uwm.edu

Applications are due 10 days prior to the exam dates.  Exams are given online at Wisconsin Independent Living Centers. UWM will contact applicants as to their test site location and times.

If you need accommodations at a test site please contact Access to Independence.

The next PS Certification Exam is scheduled on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

 

 

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Advocate and educate to support and empower people with disabilities in their pursuit of equal access and freedom of choice."

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