There are over 54 million Americans with disabilities. 2015 was the ADA’s 25th Anniversary and what a long way we have come. One of the challenges we face in Shawano is transportation for people in wheelchairs. Community Alternatives is working with local resources (Menominee Transit and City Cab) until we are able to acquire vans back from Shawano County and obtain Wisconsin DOT 5310 Grant vehicle (September-October). We have joined the City/County Transportation Committee to make others aware that there is a need for expansion in this area. For more information on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) go to Americans with Disabilities
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Menominee College is hosting a free, public event planned for October 17, 2015 to provide area residents with information on the contributions and skills of workers with disabilities and resources available for those with disabilities. The event will feature a 5K walk starting at the Menominee College’s Cultural Learning Center. Registration begins at 8:30am for the 9am-12 noon walk. The event includes a variety of informational booths on local programs and services, refreshments and prizes for the walkers. For more information regarding this Rain or Shine event please contact College of Menominee Nation
Wisconsin DHS Self Determination Conference
Jake attended the Wisconsin DHS Self Determination Conference at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells. This was an annual conference in which people get together and discuss all the possibilities for not only jobs and careers, but how to advocate for themselves and others with disabilities.