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Here are the results of our most recent poll question.  It's interesting to note that the results don't reflect the statewide results of the actual election.

Over the next five months, we will be involved in additional state and national voting opportunities, until November when…

The most recent question of the week focused on whether anyone who receives long-term care services should be allowed to self-direct their own supports, even if they need assistance to do so.  The responses were overwhelming - 100% of the people who responded (13) said yes!  I guess that settles that question....

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Although we didn't have many people respond to this question, they were completely unanimous in their responses - YES!  And we saw great results last week in the Wisconsin state legislature, as they passed the bill lifting the caps on Family Care and IRIS.  That bill, with an amendment, was signed into law this past Monday by Gov. Walker.  We'll soon have more information on this bill, as well as others that were passed and defeated last week.

There are lots of ways that SDS can be used.  When we asked this question, your answers were spread out pretty evenly over the choices that were given. 

One answer that written in on the poll captures it best - With SDS, you get what you need to live your life the way you choose.…

Our recent poll asked about our hopes and dreams.  Looking at your responses, we can see that other people play an important role.  We want to have friends in our lives.  We also want to give to others.... Helping each other was as important as having friends.  

As you consider your life (or the lives of the people you support), think about how your actions are helping you to make these dreams come true.…