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What's New? - 1998 Archives

What's New? - 1998 Archives is an index of disability resource links, articles, etc. that have been added or updated on our site during 1998.
As the contents of this page is now dated information and will not be moderated, many items may no longer reside on the page noted. NHU is not responsible for any obsolete information or any obsolete links. If you have any questions regarding obsolete information or links, please contact us.

December 15, 1998

• News articles in Hot Off the Press!: National News

• News items in Hot Off the Press!: Great Lakes States Region

• New resources in Hot Off the Press!: Legislation

• New resource in Hot Off the Press!: Recreation

November 15, 1998

• New topics in Things That Make You Go Hmm?: Training

• New topics in FAQ: Training

• New topic in Sources of Information: Communication

• New topic in Sources of Information: Education

• New topic in Sources of Information: Training

• New topic in Products and Supplies: Communication

• New topic in Products and Supplies: Education

• New topic in Products and Supplies: Training

• New resources in Sources of Information: Care

• New resources in Sources of Information: Centers for Independent Living

• New publications in Sources of Information: Recreation: Easy Access to National Parks, The Sierra Club Guide for People with Disabilities and Access Travel U.S.A.

October 23, 1998

• News items in Hot Off the Press: National News: July 2, 1998 - Vice President, Al Gore announced the plan to change the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

• News items in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: Several New Articles

• News items in Hot Off the Press: New Publications: Several new publications

September 30, 1998

• New topics in Hot Off the Press! Care, Centers for Independent Living, Community, and Legislation

• New topic in Sources of Information: Guide on How to Find the Center for Independent Living Nearest You. This guide can be accessed from various subjects in Sources of Information.

• New topic in Sources of Information: Community

• New resource in Sources of Information: Ability List of Lists: Disability Information Services, Inc.

• New resources in Sources of Information: Care

• New resources in Sources of Information: Employment

• New resources in Sources of Information: Legislation

• New resources in Products and Supplies: Care

September 10, 1998

• Article in Editorial Issues: Legislation: Wisconsin Long Term Care Redesign Proposal - Managed Care Policy - Best or Bust for People with Disabilities? See this article compiling concerns about managed care policy as it applies to people with disabilities and the recommendations from the Journal of Rehabilitation for people with disabilities regarding managed care.

• New questions in Things That Make You Go Hmm?: Education Housing Employment and Transportation

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: September 12, 1998 - Saturday - Kenosha, Wisconsin - Pat’s Run Walk

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: September 24, 1998 - Thursday, Milwaukee, Wisconsin -Two Performances: Smashing Paradigms and My Choice, Your Decision.

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: Fall 1998 - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin New Community Resource Center

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: 1998 -Kenosha County, Wisconsin - Equal Access for Affordable Housing.

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: Summer 1998 - Wisconsin Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped

• Resource in Products and Supplies: Care: Segalls Clothing Store.

• Updated resources in Sources of Information: Recreation and Transportation

July 16, 1998

• Article in Editorial Issues: Legislation: Concerns for the State of Wisconsin W-2 Welfare to Work Program from Sibling Point of View. New Horizons Un-limited Inc. includes the following commentary written by a "Sibling Point of View." The commentary is in response to State of Wisconsin W-2 Welfare to Work Program.

• New topic in Hot Off the Press?: Recreation

• New item in Hot Off the Press: Ability list of lists: On A Roll Radio

• News item in Hot Off the Press: National News: Jan-Feb 1998 - State Offices for technical assistance

• News item in Hot Off the Press: National News: Choice Magazine Listening is free of charge to the vision impaired.

• News item in Hot Off the Press: National News: Descriptive Video Service

• News item in Hot Off the Press: National News: March 13, 1998 - National Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities

• New item in Hot Off the Press: New Publications: New Accessibility Guidelines published.

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: Aug 6-16 - Wisconsin State Fair

• New topics in Things That Make You Go Hmm?: Communication and Recreation

• New questions in Things That Make You Go Hmm?: Care Community and Transportation

• New topic in FAQ: Communication

• New topic in FAQ: Recreation

• Resource in Sources of Information: Ability List of Lists: Family Village

• Resource in Sources of Information: Ability List of Lists: The West Virginia Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

• Resource in Sources of Information: Ability List of Lists: Independence First

• Resource in Sources of Information: Care: National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD)

• Resource in Sources of Information: Care: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

• New topic in Sources of Information: Financial Assistance

• New topic in Sources of Information: Recreation

• New topic in Sources of Information: Transportation

• Resource in Sources of Information: Housing: Independence First Housing Services

• Resource in Sources of Information: Legislation: Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center

• Resource in Sources of Information: Legislation: Badger State of Wisconsin Information Server

• New topic in Products and Supplies: Recreation

• Resource in Products and Supplies: Care: Canine Companions for Independence

• Resource in Products and Supplies: Care: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

June 8, 1998

• Article in Editorial Issues: Legislation: Wisconsin's Long Term Care Redesign: NHU Updated Summary of the Proposal by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services This article is a NHU summary of the April 1998 proposal by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for the redesign of the service system for elderly and disabled people who need long term care and support. Consider the new proposal and voice your concerns at the Consumer Forums being held around the state.

• Article in Editorial Issues: Care: Guide to Searching for and Selecting a Nursing Home One usually does not begin to look for something until one is at need. It is important however, to consider and investigate your options for any type of long term care before you need this type of care. Have you considered all the options for long term care that may be available to you or better meet your needs?

June 2, 1998

• News item in Hot Off the Press: May, June and July 1998 - Wisconsin - Consumer Forums on Wisconsin's Long Term Care Redesign

• News item in Hot Off the Press: June 1998 - Newburg, Wisconsin - Now Open! Welcome Home: "Demonstration home" with access for people with disabilities; a place to visit or spend the night.

May 26, 1998

• Article in Editorial Issues: Legislation: A Consumer (Caregiver) Comments: (Consumer Forum Held 5/20/98 on Wisconsin Revised Long Term Care Proposal) This commentary is in response to the Redesigning Wisconsin’s Long Term Care System --Revised Preliminary Proposal of the Department of Health and Family Services for the "Family Care" Program. (DRAFT 4/7/98 for review by DHFS Consolidated Steering Committee).

May 13, 1998

• Article in Editorial Issues: Legislation: Wisconsin’s Long Term Care Redesign Proposal Update. This is a guide to important information on how consumers can find out more about the proposal for Wisconsin’s Long Term Care System and how to be more involved in the planning.
• News item in Hot Off the Press: National News Spring/Summer1998 - Amtrak Offers Discounts for Passengers with Mobility Impairments.

• News item in Hot Off the Press: National News Spring 1998 - Make Your Porch light an emergency signal

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region Spring 1998 - Long Term Care Redesign
• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region Spring 1998 - Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Transit Plus Update

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region May 1998: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Transit Plus - Doing three things to get more rides

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region May 1998: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Title 19 transportation coverage.

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region Spring 1998 - Wisconsin - Housing Bill to be Introduced

• News item in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region June 6th 1998 - Internet Learning Day Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Resource in Hot Off the Press: New Publications: One Step Ahead Newspaper

• Resource in Hot Off the Press: Ability List of Lists: What’s New of the on-line One Step Ahead Newspaper.

April 9, 1998

• New topic in Editorial Issues: ACCEPTANCE

• In Editorial Issues: Acceptance: Letters to the Editor

• New topic in Things That Make You Go Hmm?: HOUSING

• New topic in Things That Make You Go Hmm?: EMPLOYMENT
• New topic in FAQ: HOUSING

• New topic in FAQ: EMPLOYMENT
• New topic in Sources of Information: HOUSING

• New topic in Sources of Information: EMPLOYMENT

April 6, 1998

• Article in Editorial Issues: Legislation: Consumer Input Needed on Long Term Care Redesign. This commentary is in response to the new proposal on Long Term Care Redesign released by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services March 1998 and a letter to the editor in response to the original 1997 proposal.

March 25, 1998

• Article in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes State Region: January 1, 1998 - Wisconsin: As of the beginning of the year State of Wisconsin Disabled License Plates can now be personalized.
• Article in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes State Region:March 1998 - Outgamie County, WI: Helpline for people with disabilities in Outgamie County, Wisconsin

March 2, 1998

• NHU Questionnaire
• Resource in Hot Off the Press: Ability List of Lists: Breaking Away Newsletter
• Resource in Hot Off the Press: Ability List of Lists: UCPeople
• Article in Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: March Top 10 Legislative Issues - Independence Highway
• Article in What’s New: Hot Off the Press: Great Lakes States Region: Caller ID and Call Waiting
• Resource in Hot Off the Press : New Publications: What's New - of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
• Resource in Hot Off the Press: New Publications: American Association of People with Disabilities issued their premiere edition of Enable Magazine.
• Questions in Things that Make You Go Hmm?: Care:
• Updated FAQ: Legislation:

February 23, 1998

• Updated FAQ: Education Issues
• Updated FAQ: Transportation Issues
• Questions in Things that Make You Go Hmm?: Education Issues
• Questions in Things that Make You Go Hmm?: Transportation Issues
• Resource in Hot Off the Press: New Publications: New Book: Staring Back: The Disability Experience from the Inside Out.

January 30, 1998

• New CategoryHot Off the Press! Current news: issues, information, events. Check out what is happening in the community, the state, around the country or around the world.
• Article in Editorial Issues: Care: Guide to Searching for and Selecting a Home Health Aide. Aquiring a home health aide can be a formidable, frustrating task. This guide gives you ideas on what to consider and how to find information.
• New topic in Sources of Information: ABILITY LIST OF LISTS
• New topic in Sources of Information: CARE
• Updated topic in Sources of Information: LEGISLATION
• Products and Supplies is a new main category.
• New topic in Products and Supplies: ABILITY LIST OF LISTS
• New topic in Products and Supplies: CARE