Peer mentors are people with disabilities who provide emotional support and act as a role model while assisting with independent living skills, self advocacy, and coping with a disability.
If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, please contact Jason Beloungy at 1-800-362-9877 ext. 229
Join the fight to protect Medicaid Funding! Access to Independence will be hosting an event to write letters to State Legislators concerning the important funding for programs and services that keeps the people in the community.
With the new budget cycle looming there is talk about the 3 billion dollar deficit facing Wisconsin. A major part of this deficit is the $645 million spent on Medicaid, which means people with disabilities need to be vocal about how important these services are in maintaining their independence.
Please join us to inform our State Legislators of how they can best represent and serve and serve you and the people you care about.
Dec 7 1-4pm Brittingham Apt 755 Braxton Place
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Dec 8 1-4 Parkside Apt 245 S. Park Street
Who? Anyone interested in informing legislators about community Long Term Care funding, and protecting these vital services taht maintain independence and save money.
For more information contact Jason Glozier, ActionNet coordinator at Access to Independence at (608) 242-8484 or toll free at (800) 362-9877 ext 236 or feel free to email at jasong@accesstoind.org
Thursday, July 8 5:30 – 7:00p.m. 301 S. Livingston Suite 200
Join us once again for food and fun at ATI. Bring a dish to pass or a food pantry donation (dry food or canned goods) or consider making a small donation to ATI (suggested $1.) Staff will provide several entrees and beverages.
Please RSVP to Claire Draeger at 608-242-8484 by July 5.
If you plan to attend, so we know how much food to provide. If you need a Sign Language Interpreter or any other accommodations to participate in this event, please let us know as soon as possible.
Has a business, community, or person made a huge impact involving the rights of people with disabilities? Nominate them for a ADA Award that will be given out July 25 at our celebration.
We are recognizing those who have shown a commitment to the ADA in the past 20 years. Categories include Outstanding Employer Award ADA Advocate Award ADA Business Award Model Community Award
Awards will be presented at the celebration even from 3-5pm at the Overture Center in Madison WI. NOMINATION FORM AND CATEGORIES
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