Deb Wisniewski's Comments

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At 6:26pm on November 5, 2012, Craig Modahl said…: Deb,

Thanks. Our website is www.balanceinc.org. It needs some updates but it gives you some idea of what the organization does. We are working on increasing our involvement with self-directed supports especially with our supported living services. We have been doing quite a bit of private fundraising in order to develop this for those who aren't supported in that manner through the care management organizations.

At 2:35pm on November 1, 2012, Robin Davis said…: Hi Deb,

We have our first meeting on Nov 15th with Iris to come up with a plan so I need to do my research of what is out there outside of the home. Have you heard of Life Academy out in West Allis on 117th and Cleveland in some church? Its thru MCFI not sure what these services cost and how it will work with my son still in high school. We plan on our 24 yr old nephew work with him in the home but want him to get out in the community and learn more like independently living and what will help him prepare him to more independent so he is not so dependent on adults. He is use to mom and dad doing everything for him and making his decisions. I did get full guardianship of him as well.

At 7:02am on July 18, 2012, Marie Massart said…: Deb,

Sorry this past week has been very bad next week well be no good either. We should talk in general about the leaders. Connect when you can please.

At 10:00am on July 4, 2012, David scribbins said…: I have long term care next week so wont be able to attend if I can help n another way let me know. Look forward to working with you n any way.

At 4:38pm on May 22, 2012, Frank G. Caruso said…: Deb,

Thank you. I'm excited about the feed back on This Is My Sister.

Frank

At 4:28pm on May 22, 2012, Frank G. Caruso said…: Dab,

It's good to be on board!

Just a note This Is My Sister will be on the 25th & 26th at 9pm

Thank you,

Frank

At 10:40pm on May 12, 2012, Julie Mecikalski said…: Hi Deb!

I am more than happy to share this awesome site on Facebook! I also will be posting it on our Juneau County TAC page on FB as well. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Juneau-County-Transition-Action-Council/155958081109842

Thanks for your post! I will look forward to hearing about more info from you!

Julie

At 10:58pm on March 28, 2012, Sharon Mika said…: Deb - I am impressed - I have signed up for many websites & have NEVER had someone respond so quickly. I have tried calling IRIS all week and have been on hold forever... well at least until I had to hang up to get back to work. Here are the things I am looking for. Where can I find a template for the Individual Support & Service Plan, are there any resources available for the meaning of the Encounter Codes, are there any reference materials for the IRIS Consultants that give them Acronymns to use? My sister's consultant wrote her plan for her - then told her she had to sign it - then sent her a copy printed in such small print I can barely read it. How my sister is supposed to read it with vision problems is beyond me. Obviously she (we) are looking for a new Consultant - and I am writing out some goals for her to consider, Hopefully she will find one soon. Right now she has a plan that has money allocated to services already being covered by Medicare. Thanks for asking about our needs. I think the IRIS program looks like a very positive move for people with disabilities.

At 7:33pm on March 15, 2012, lynda villalpando said…: Thank you Deb, I just started and I want to know all the in's and out's about SDS. I am looking for more education with this field. I have a human services associate degree and would like to advance. I am 63 and looking for an easier job in this field. If you know anything that could help that would be great. I do like helping people ,just maybe less labor. Thank you Lynda

At 8:38am on December 27, 2011, Cheryl Schiltz said…: Hello Deb! Wow, news travel's fast! I'm so excited about my new job! I start January 17th. Thanks for your congrats and many wonderful wishes to you and yours for a great new year! Take care, Cheryl

At 11:16am on October 6, 2011, Beth Moss said…: Hi

The BPDD is looking for participants for the Take Your Legislator to Work Campaign to invite their legislator to visit them at their worksite. We are still looking for employees in community integrated jobs in the Southwest and Northwest areas of the state. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact Beth Moss at Beth.moss@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-7826.

At 10:31am on October 6, 2011, Laura Birnbaum-Singler said…: Hi Deb!

Thank you for the welcome - I am working on learning more about how to connect utilizing the SDS Network - at this point I am very interested in connecting with others in NW WI - particularly Superior as I am new to the area having just moved from Madison and am feeling disconnected, so to say, from what the community is doing around SDS and ABCD in the area....would love any ideas re connections - thanks so much!

Best,

Laura

At 10:44pm on July 26, 2011, Odessa Robinson said…: Hello everyone I am sorry my rely is late. I am little new at this I will start checking my emails more. How are things going. my question is The SDS siminar at the kalahari in Nov. when is it and will it cost me money to attend w/my client.

At 7:37pm on May 31, 2011, Sara Zwiefelhofer said…: I think I already have joined, thanks for letting me know though.

Sara

At 8:04am on May 27, 2011, Sara Zwiefelhofer said…: Deb

I do work for CILWW and am the coordiantor for our Peer Power program. I am excited to see what this site has, so I can help my youth and the other people I work with.

Sara

At 3:02pm on March 18, 2011, Chad Murphy-Price said…: hi Deb,

sorry that I have not posted on here yet but I do plan to be more active in the weeks and months to come :-)

hope you're doing well,

-Chad :-)

At 7:42pm on January 30, 2011, Jennifer McDaniel Wolfe said…: Hi Deb,

Thanks so much for setting up this interactive site and helping us get started!

-Jennifer, Brian, and Sarah

At 11:25am on January 26, 2011, Ellen Riley said…: thanks Deb , I am recently relocated to Milwaukee, and am trying to get a feeling for a high quality company to seek employment. I did work in MN for Hammer residences for 15 years. I am more of a in home services kind of gal than a day program gal, Any thoughts, ideas, resources are always welcome. thanks for the feedback, I am excited to learn more from the SDS network, sincerely Ellen Riley

At 3:11pm on January 24, 2011, Jess Thompson said…: Hi Deb,

Thanks for welcoming me! Way back when I joined I tried to respond, but was having some technical difficulties. I'm excited to be a part of the SDS network.

Jessica