Independent Living Wisconsin
(Centers, Coalition, & Council)
Joint Finance Committee Reviews Budget
Thursday March 21, 2013
The Joint Committee on Finance of the Wisconsin Legislature is reviewing AB-40, the Governor’s Budget Proposal. The current budget goes through June 30, 2013. The Legislature will enact a budget for the two years from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. The committee will hold four public hearings about the budget in April in the Milwaukee area, Green Bay, Wisconsin Dells area and Western Wisconsin.
Read more ...Wisconsin Has Opportunity to Provide Services for More People with Disabilities
Monday February 18, 2013
Last week, Gov. Walker announced his plan to change eligibility requirements for BadgerCare and decline the extension under the Affordable Care Act (“ObamaCare” or ACA). The ACA provides access to health care for many people with disabilities who don’t meet the strict test for Medical Assistance eligibility under current law. Under the ACA, more people with disabilities would be eligible for care. Because of a U.S. Supreme Court decision, our state government must adopt this new standard or it will not apply in Wisconsin. Adoption could mean a windfall of $675 million per year for each of the next several years.
Read more ...Oppose Profiling Based on Disability
Friday January 18, 2013
A month after the Sandy Hook massacre, the administration released its plan and New York passed a gun control measure. Media discussions about addressing gun violence continue. All too often, the discussions suggest that acting based on disability or illness will protect us from violence.
Nationally, organizations like the National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA) urge policy-makers to avoid bias against people with disabilities. The disability organizations note that “as people with disabilities, we have much at stake in this process and its ultimate outcome.”
Read more ...An Injury to One, An Injury to All
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Our nation mourns last week’s massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. While we mourn, many of us have been wondering what we can and should do as a society to prevent this senseless destruction. While looking for solutions, we must not legalize more discrimination against people labeled with “mental illness.”
Read more ...LogistiCare Terminates Non-Emergency Medicaid Transport Contract
Tuesday November 27, 2012
Secretary of the Department of Health Services, Dennis Smith, released a statement on November 21st regarding LogistiCare’s decision to terminate their contract with DHS for Non-Emergency Medicaid Transport.
Read more ...Federal Budget Talks Impact Wisconsin Disability Programs
Tuesday November 20, 2012
Since the election, there has been a lot of talk in Washington and the media about a “fiscal cliff.” This is because of the 2010 deal to reduce the deficit. One aspect, “sequestration,” will affect all appropriations for discretionary funding and other government programs, including cuts to military programs and domestic programs like Medicare. To give an idea of how the cuts will affect the economy, look at one small area, Rehabilitation Services, in which Wisconsin faces $4.5 Million in cuts.
Read more ...Madison Group to Organize Disability Pride Event
Monday October 29, 2012
A group of people with disabilities in Madison is working to hold an annual Disability Pride event. They are building on work in a number of cities that hold parades and other events annually, usually in July, to celebrate the diversity of people with disabilities. The Madison Disability Pride group is holding a contest to develop a logo that will be used to promote the event.
Read more ...Letter Requesting Audit to Address Concerns about LogistiCare
Friday September 14, 2012
Many people with disabilities and others across Wisconsin have been expressing concern about LogistiCare – the state’s new Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) contract. Now people with concerns have an opportunity to ask their legislators to take action.
Read more ...Wisconsin Independent Living Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Core Government Functions
Wednesday July 18, 2012
ILCW is Looking for New Members
Friday June 29, 2012
Do you have a disability or personal connection to disability? Think you have ideas about how Wisconsin can better meet your needs or the needs of your peers? If so, consider applying to serve on the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin.
Read more ...Local Grassroots Group Celebrates a Win for Village of Weston
Wednesday June 6, 2012
The NorthCentral Advocacy Group (NAG), from Midstate Independent Living Consultants, partnered with other organizations in the “Everyone Has a Place Campaign,” to restore public transportation services to the village of Weston. The efforts of this diverse, grassroots coalition was a resounding success. Yesterday Weston residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a referendum that will restore public transportation services for the village.
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