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Who is an Essential Health Care Provider in the COVID-19 crisis

WEBEnsuring that Wisconsin’s COVID-19 definition of health care provider is inclusive will ensure that these community-based direct/personal care workers and their …

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The Arc Wisconsin Works to Improve Health Outcomes

WEBPeople with disabilities in Wisconsin have some of the poorest health outcomes in our state, but often not due to their disability alone. In fact, research tells us …

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Support for Family Caregivers is Critical: The Invisible Epidemic

WEBThe average caregiver spends $7,000 of their own money annually providing care for family members. For those taking care of family long distance, the money spent …

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The Arc Wisconsin Applauds the Governor’s Proposed Investment …

WEBMadison, WI – The Arc Wisconsin was pleased today to see Governor Evers announce his strong support of proposals that will improve conditions for family …

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The Arc Wisconsin’s Lisa Pugh to Co-Chair Governor’s New Task …

WEBMadison, WI – Lisa Pugh, Executive Director of The Arc Wisconsin, has been named co-chair of Governor Tony Evers’ new Task Force on Caregiving. Pugh will co …

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Early Intervention

WEBEarly Intervention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, …

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Parent Organizations

WEBFamily Voices of Wisconsin Parent to Parent WI FACETS Wisconsin Family Ties Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative Family Voices of Wisconsin 608.220.9598 or …

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Help for Children with Intellectual and Developmental

WEBChildren and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Western 800.400.3678; Southern 800.532.3321; Northern 866.640.4106; Northeast 877.568.5205; Southeast …

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Help for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

WEBFinding Help for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Family Members Adults with I/DD in Wisconsin may qualify for a variety of programs, including …

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Determining Who Receives Life-Saving Treatment in Wisconsin

WEBUpdate – April 15, 2020: The State Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm has issued a letter to the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee

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What Does it Mean to be Healthy

WEBWhat Does it Mean to be Healthy? HealthMatters Class #1 The Arc Wisconsin Academy 2020-2021 This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001WISCDD-00, from …

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Great New Resources from The Arc on Guardianship and …

WEBThe Arc’s Center for Future Planning has created free resources to help: • Learn about decision-making options for people with IDD. • Understand the myths and …

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The Arc Fond du Lac one of first disability service

WEBContact: Liz Morrell, Executive Director – The Arc Fond du Lac (920) 279-0779 (Fond du Lac, Wis. – June 24, 2020) – The Arc Fond du Lac has implemented …

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Sign on in Support of a New Capacity-Building Grant for

WEBNew federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Wisconsin must be used to improve Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for …

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Comments to the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee

WEBThe Arc Wisconsin submitted the following comments to the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee on 1/15/21. To: Members, State Disaster Medical Advisory …

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Learn about Supported Decision-Making in Wisconsin

WEBSupported Decision-Making is now the Law in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Supported Decision-Making Agreement Form *New …

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People with Disabilities Statewide Share their COVID-19 stories

WEBFrom Eau Claire to Oshkosh; Nekoosa to Watertown, people with disabilities are feeling significant impacts of COVID-19 in their daily lives. People with disabilities …

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