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Disability Events


Wisconsin


Disability Events Wisconsin will be updated monthly highlighting events for people with disabilities. Events may include conferences, workshops, festivals, and various other special events. Check out what is happening in your community.

If you know of any disability-focused events in Wisconsin, please e-mail us with the details.

New Sign November 1, 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 2nd Annual Caring for the Caregiver Conference

Plan to attend the FREE Caring for the Caregiver: Rafting the Burnout Rapids Conference on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), 1025 N. Broadway in Milwaukee. The conference will feature sessions on legal & financial issues, dealing with difficult people, dealing with grief, coping strategies, laughter therapy, safety and wellness, assertive advocacy, and living options, among others. To register for this free conference, call (414) 220-8600 by Friday, October 24th.

New Sign October 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Tap the Potential Art Exhibit

Artists with disabilities address stereotypes in their artistic works throughout October as part of Milwaukee County’s Tap the Potential celebration of the talent and vision of individuals with disabilities. Artwork will be on display at the General Mitchell International Airport through October 31st as well as at Milwaukee City Hall, October 20-31. A "kick-off" performance by the “Guerilla Artist Strike Force” will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, October 8th at the south end of General Mitchell International Airport's main concourse.

New Sign October 15, 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - The Language of Taxes - a free educational workshop

On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin will be hosting a free tax workshop at their Education & Advocacy Center, 1016 Milwaukee Avenue, 3rd Floor in South Milwaukee. You will learn about who must file and why, standard and other deductions, credits such as Homestead, W2’s, 1040’s, and much more! To register, call (414) 449-4444 ext. 210.

New Sign October 3, 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - State Candidate Forum

There will be an October 3rd candidate forum at Washington Park Senior Center inMilwaukee from 12pm-3pm. The forum is sponsored by Disability Rights Wisconsin, Independence First, and ARC Milwaukee. It's a great chance to educate the candidates for the state legislature about our issues and will include questions about Family Care, transportation, and other issues of interest to you - and to give consumers a chance to get involved. The forum will also include information about the Milwaukee County advisory referendum which will be on the ballot in November - county supervisors Pat Jursik and Joe Rice will be the speakers. They are especially interested in having participation from the 8th Senate district (north shore suburbs, Mequon, Menomonee Falls, etc.) and 21st Assembly district (South Milwaukee, Oak Creek). The November 4th advisory referendum reads: "Shall the State of Wisconsin grant Milwaukee County the authority to provide property tax relief of at least sixty-five million dollars ($65 million) by levying a one percent (1%) county sales and use tax to be used to remove the following three items from the property tax levy: parks recreation culture, transit, and emergency medical services (EMS)?

There are transportation stipends available to cover bus fare or Para transit, call IndependenceFirst, Voice/TTY 414-291-7520 or email gcorbin@independencefirst.org . Good turnout is so important. For more information on the forum and/or to request disability related accommodation contact Monica Murphy at Disability Rights Wisconsin 414 773-4646 or monicam@drwi.org.

New Sign September 2008 - Wisconsin - Voter Education/Registration Training

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) and The Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP) are sponsoring a Voter Education/Registration Training. Prepare for the November 4, 2008 Election! Learn about the process of voting. Learn how to register to vote. Become an educated voter by learning about the candidates. When: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Pro Healthcare’s Education Center, in the Large Auditorium, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, 725 American Ave.,Waukesha, Wisconsin. R.S.V.P.: Call ACAP at (262) 521-1120 by September 23, 2008 and if you need any special accommodations call by September 16, 2008. Please R.S.V.P. early, as space is limited. Lunch will be included. You make your choice when you call to make your reservation.

Summer 2008 - Wisconsin - Family Care Training Sessions

Wisconsin's Long Term Care system, which helps many residents pay for services that help them with activities of daily living and the management of their health, is changing. A major part of the new system will be Family Care; a program that will cover such services as personal care, housekeeping and nursing. So that you may lean more about the choices available under Family Care, the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations will be holding a series of training sessions throughout the state. Via these sessions, consumers will learn how to make informed choices about the services and supports they need to continue to live in their communities. For more information, contact Fil Clissa via phone, (608) 698-0333, or via email, fil@tds.net.

Summer 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Milwaukee's Summertime East-Side Festivals

The following is a list of festivals, dates of festivals, location of festivals and contact information:

August 15-17 2008 - Rosholt, Wisconsin - Family Learning Vacation for deaf and hard of hearing

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet and spend time with families with deaf or hard of hearing children from all over the state. At Family Learning Vacation, you’ll enjoy a weekend of fun, friendship and interesting workshops. Share experiences, participate in informative programs and have a great time exploring the beautiful Wisconsin Lions Camp, located near Stevens Point, which features 400 acres of forests, trails, native wildlife and a private lake — the perfect setting for a family vacation. The Learning Vacation will be held Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17, 2008. For more information, contact the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing via phone, (414) 604-2200 (Voice) or (888) 742-7651 (TTY) or via e-mail, kmalak@cdhh.org.

August 9, 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail - 9th Annual Run/Walk

Honoring “Hammerin' Hank,” whose major league career started with the Milwaukee Braves, the Hank Aaron State Trail covers seven miles through the Menomonee Valley, linking Lake Michigan to Miller Park and is completely paved and accessible.

In addition to providing recreational and educational opportunities, the trail serves as a commuting corridor between downtown Milwaukee and the western side of the city. Over the next few years, the trail will be extended 5 ½ miles via a former railway corridor beginning near Miller Park and connect to the oak leaf trail at the Milwaukee/Waukesha county line.

Come and explore this exciting accessible urban trail on Saturday, August 9, 2008, starting at 8:30AM for a 5 k run/walk. You may even meet Hank Aaron himself, as he is expected to attend. The starting of the event is at Miller Park (near Klement's Sausage Haus). The fee for individuals is $17.00 through 8/2/08 ($20 after 8/2; $22 on race day). For teams: $19 (additional $2 covers cost of team logo on t-shirt). Team Logo cutoff is 7/23/08, with a minimum of 8 entrants per team. 2007 awards featured Midwest Airline Tickets and sails on a Great Lake Schooner. All participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag and beverages.

For online registration, go to Registration or call Mike Proctor at (262)781-8877 or send e-mail to mikep@smaresults.com. For more information on forming a team, please contact Robert Pechel at (414)643-4150 or rpeschel@thesigmagroup.com.

Visit Hank Aaron State Trail for more details!

July 6-11, 2008 - AVA Camp provides education, fun to youth using communications devices

Authentic Voices of America offers a weeklong residential camp at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater to young people who use communication devices. Created by an individual with Cerebral Palsy, this camp is like no other. Aside from typical camp activities, staff will teach campers how to effectively use their communication devices in a variety of real-world settings. The over-arching goal of this camp is to offer participants an opportunity to have fun, gain greater awareness of their abilities, and build their independence and self-confidence. Designed for young people (aged 12-21) that have potential for post-secondary education or job training, this year's camp will be held July 6-11 on the UW-Whitewater Campus, ranked among the best accessible campuses in the nation. To learn more about AVA's camp, visit their website www.ava-inc.org.

May 24, 2008 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Running for Hope to all Nations

“Bring hope for life and ambition to go beyond limits.”

A runner testimonial: “I was one of the finishers of the Run For Hope this weekend and first of all, I would like to say what a great job you guys did with the race. I have run hundreds of races and it was extremely well organized and everyone working was helpful and friendly. Also, the story behind the race was truly inspiring. So, thank you for the opportunity. Thank you again. Hope you have it again next year!”

Running For Hope Run/Walk 5k(3.1 mile) will take place on May 24, 2008. To register on-line, please go to Register. If you have any questions, contact us at info@running for hope.com. The event location is at Brown Deer Park at Picnic Area #8, 7835 N. Green Bay Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The entry fees are as follows: Adults for Pre-Race is $17.00 with $20 the Day of the Race, Children (under 18), for Pre-Race will be $12 and the Day of the Race will be $15, and for Families Pre-Race the fee is $45 and on the Day of the Race will be $50.

Participants will receive the Running For Hope Package (t-shirt, race number, pins, map and RFH booklet) at registration, at the event. Registration starts 8:30-9:45am with the beginning of the 5k run at 10:00AM, the 3k walk starts at 10:03AM. The Celebration and Awards will be at 11:00AM and the end of the event will be at 11:30AM.

For alternate contact information, call the Office (414)228-5220, ext. 224, cell phone: (414)687-1571 or send e-mail to elie@runningforhope.com.

Please visit the website to learn more about Running For Hope and this event.

April 2008 - New Horizons Un-Limited Invites You! - Newly Constructed Accessible Cabins Dedications and Openings - Wisconsin State Parks

The following newly constructed Accessible Cabins will be free and open to the public for their Open House. For each Open House, check in at their Park Office, let them know you are there for the Accessible Cabin Open House and they will grant you a day pass. Tour the new accessible cabins! Explore the new accessible paths! Join us for the dedications and refreshments!

If there are more than 30 people in your party, please rsvp to the individual State Park listed below before their Open House. Be sure to dress appropriate for the state park and the weather, as activities will be outdoors and grounds can be wet in April. For more information, about the parks and the cabins, see articles below.

April 12, 2008 - Open House/Dedication for Wisconsin's 7th Fully Accessible Cabin
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Road
Kansasville, Wisconsin
(262) 878-5600

10am – Dedication at the Amphitheater, If it rains -Molinaro Nature Center
11am - Shelter #3 for Food & Music
- Shuttle to Cabin in groups of 20

April 25, 2008 - Open House/Dedication for Wisconsin's 6th Fully Accessible Cabin
Kohler-Andrae State Parks
1020 Beach Park Lane
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
(920) 421-4082

1-3 pm - Cabin Open House
3 pm - Dedication at Cabin
3:30-4:30 pm - Social, Refreshments, Sanderling Nature Center

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