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Resource: Campaign for Disability Healthcare Justice

The following news release is forwarded to you for your information:Campaign for Disability Healthcare JusticeNew HEALTHCARE STORIES Featuring People with Developmental Disabilities and Their FamiliesDisability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is pleased to announce the release of new HEALTHCARE STORIES that illustrate, as no policy paper can, the obstacles and barriers that stand in the way of getting appropriate, effective health care for many people with developmental…See More

Mar 13

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Article: Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled Athletes

New York TimesJanuary 15, 2013 Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled AthletesBy Mary Pilon Some young disabled athletes are having their own Oscar Pistorius moments — not by breaking barriers in the Olympics, but by battling sports officials over whether and how they should be accommodated in competitions with able-bodied athletes. During his ascent as a world-class runner, Pistorius, a double amputee from South Africa, raised thorny questions about the distinction between disabled…See More

Jan 24

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Article: Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled Athletes

Jan 24

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Carrie Bublitz-Cardarella commented on ADA Wisconsin Partnership's blog post Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

"A carrying cage, if possible for smaller animals is a suggestion. I think of my cat who is a great companion but in stressful times and with anyone not a member of his family he can quickly turn into what appears to be a small mountain lion.…"

Jan 23

Deb Wisniewski commented on ADA Wisconsin Partnership's blog post Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

"Great ideas, Wanda - thanks for sharing these with folks..."

Jan 23

Wanda Viellieux commented on ADA Wisconsin Partnership's blog post Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

"I have a service dog, and I want to share this with anyone else who has a service animal. I keep a doggire duffel bag prepared and in a spot I can grab it in the event I have to evacuate my dog and I from my apartment in a hurry. Here are some…"

Jan 23

Carrie Bublitz-Cardarella commented on ADA Wisconsin Partnership's blog post Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

"What a great list of resources. Don't think it can't happen to you! Having a plan, knowing how you will proceed and having information and supplies in the right place makes all the difference in the world! …"

Jan 23

ADA Wisconsin Partnership posted a blog post

Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?In light of the hurricane on the eastern seaboard, more people are thinking about emergency preparedness. Check out this website for information for individuals with disabilities/families, businesses, & emergency responders about how to be prepared for an emergency.Click here for resources on emergency preparedness and people with disabilities.For more information and resources, visit …See More

Jan 9

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ABC's of the New ADA at Comfort Inn & Suites

September 13, 2011 all day

The ABCs of the New ADA:Are you Ready?Event Date: September 13, 2011 Cost to Attend: $75 Get Continuing Education Credits – CRCs, CEUs, SHRM CreditsEvent Location: Comfort Inn & Suites 5025 County Hwy. V | DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: (608) 846-9100 Event Room Block Under: ADA Conference | Room rate $70 More about the locationDo you know what the new revisions to the ADA mean to you? Get ready to attend this event!See More

Jan 9

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ADA Wisconsin Partnership's 3 events were featured

ADA and Law Enforcement: Understanding the Issues
January 15, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm
The Top 12 ADA Cases of 2012
January 16, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm
iAccessibility (webinar)
January 24, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm

Jan 9

ADA Wisconsin Partnership posted events

ADA and Law Enforcement: Understanding the Issues
January 15, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm
The Top 12 ADA Cases of 2012
January 16, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm
iAccessibility (webinar)
January 24, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm

Jan 9

ADA Wisconsin Partnership posted a blog post

Survey on Use of Wireless Technology by People with Disabilities

The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA Center (www.adagreatlakes.org) for your information: I am a researcher for the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies (also known as the Wireless RERC). We are funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to promote the accessibility and usability of wireless technologies by people with all types of disabilities. We are currently conducting…See More

Dec 5, 2012

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ADA Wisconsin Partnership's blog post was featured

Historic settlement in National Association of the Deaf, et. al v Netflix

The following information is provided by DREDF (Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund) www.dredf.org : Dear Friends,DREDF has a great victory to share with you: We've secured a historic settlement in National Association of the Deaf, et al. v. Netflix that will ensure 100% closed captions in Netflix's on–demand streaming content within two years. DREDF's work firmly establishes a precedent for a critical issue of disability civil rights…See More

Nov 1, 2012

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Oct 31, 2012

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"Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and their Children"

The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA Center (www.adagreatlakes.org) for your information:NCD Issues Groundbreaking Report "Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children"WASHINGTON, DC -- On Thursday, September 27, the National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent federal agency, released “Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their…See More

Sep 27, 2012

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About me...: The ADA Wisconsin Partnership is a coalition of people with disabilities, business and government that promotes full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Why are you joining the SDS Network?: The mission of the ADA Partnership is to steer Wisconsin communities toward full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act through education, training, public information, technical assistance and public policy development.

About the ADA Wisconsin Partnership

The ADA Wisconsin Partnership is pleased to be a member of the Employment Network! We are a coalition of people with disabilities, business and government that promotes full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Visit our website at http://www.adawipartnership.org

About Us

The mission of the ADA Partnership is to steer Wisconsin communities toward full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act through education, training, public information, technical assistance and public policy development.

to disseminate information about the ADA and about the Partnership;
to strengthen coalitions with employers and businesses;
to sponsor or support ADA training events; and
to utilize other methods to ensure the positive implementation of the ADAin Wisconsin.

The ADA Wisconsin Partnership is part of a regional network of similar programs and is affiliated with the Great Lakes ADA Center, located at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Department on Disability and Human Development. The ADAWisconsin Partnership is managed by Employment Resources Inc. (ERI).

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For additional ADA information and national links/resources contact:

Great Lakes ADA Center

800-949-4232 (Voice/TTY)
www.adagreatlakes.org

ADA Wisconsin Partnership

c/o Employment Resources Inc.
4126 Lien Road
Madison, WI 53704
608-246-3444(Voice/TTY)
608-246-3445(Fax)
ada@eri-wi.org

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Resource: Campaign for Disability Healthcare Justice

Posted on February 27, 2013 at 11:27am 0 Comments 0 Likes

The following news release is forwarded to you for your information:

Campaign for Disability Healthcare Justice

New HEALTHCARE STORIES Featuring People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is pleased to announce the release of new…

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Faces of Olmstead

Posted on February 4, 2013 at 1:57pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

In 1999, the United States Supreme Court reached a decision on a landmark case for people with disabilities. The Court ruled in Olmstead v. L.C. that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Court held that public entities must provide community-based services to persons with disabilities when (1) such services are appropriate; (2) the affected persons…

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Article: Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled Athletes

Posted on January 24, 2013 at 12:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

New York Times

January 15, 2013

Forging Path to Starting Line for Younger Disabled Athletes

By Mary Pilon

Some young disabled athletes are having their own Oscar Pistorius moments — not by breaking barriers in the Olympics, but by battling sports officials over whether and how they should be accommodated in competitions with able-bodied athletes.

During his ascent as a world-class runner, Pistorius, a double amputee from South…

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Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

Posted on January 9, 2013 at 2:36pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

Emergency Preparedness: What's the Plan?

In light of the hurricane on the eastern seaboard, more people are thinking about emergency preparedness. Check out this website for information for individuals with disabilities/families, businesses, & emergency responders about how to be prepared for an emergency.

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At 12:29pm on July 30, 2012, Carrie Bublitz-Cardarella said…: Welcome!

Thank your for joining us here on the SDS Network. I look forward to hearing what is happening iwth the ADA Wisconsin Partnership and do hope you will share.

Carrie