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OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (OPD)
Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 North 9th Street Room 307-B Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 278-3932 711 (TRS) fax: (414) 278-3939
Office for Persons with Disabilities Website
JULY 2020
#OneCountyMKE Empowering People I Strengthening Community
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - JULY 26, 1990
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 30 YEARS AGO! On July 12, 1990 the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as reported out of the joint conference committee (377-28). On July 13, 1990 the U.S. Senate agreed to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as reported out of the joint conference committee (91-6). On July 26, 1990 President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law!
ADA AWARENESS DAY IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY! @DavidCrowleyWI Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims July 26, 2020 as ‘Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day.” See attached proclamation.
ADA INFORMATION ON YOUR SMARTPHONE! Would you like easy access to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, or ADA Resources, or ADA Checklists, or ADA Enforcement Agencies? If you said yes, you can get all that & more by bookmarking our website on your smartphone. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-for-Persons-with-Disabilities/ADA
NATIONAL DISABILITY VOTER REGISTRATION WEEK July 13-17
@drwisconsin @wibpdd It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week (July 13-17). Get more information about registering and voting in Wisconsin here.
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADA! July 26, 2020 Milwaukee County government will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the end of this month. Attached to this issue you’ll find the seventh of seven flyers that were included in Handy News & Notes (one each month between January and now). Feel free to post this flyer and/or share it with others. If you’d like a pdf or a jpg of this or past flyers for your use (newsletters, social media, etc.) please contact Tim by email at [email protected]
FESTIVALS & EVENTS! PLEASE NOTE: The events, dates, and locations are subject to change. Please stay in touch with the festivals & events websites for the latest updates. LAKEFRONT FIREWORKS @amfam CANCELED FOR 2020 BASTILLE DAYS @EastTown POSTPONED: check website for future dates For more information call 414-271-1416 or visit www.easttown.com FESTA ITALIANA @FestaMKE CANCELED FOR 2020 For more information call 414-223-2808 or visit http://www.festaitaliana.com MILW AIR & WATER SHOW @MKEAirandWater CANCELED FOR 2020 For more info regarding this great show visit https://mkeairwatershow.com/ GERMAN FEST @MilwGermanFest CANCELED FOR 2020 For more information call 414-464-9444 or visit www.germanfest.com BLACK ARTS FEST MKE CANCELED FOR 2020 For more information visit https://blackartsfestmke.com/
BEACH WHEELCHAIRS FOR USE! @BradfordBeach @abilitycenterwi Beach wheelchairs will soon be back at Milwaukee County’s Bradford Beach until Labor Day. Persons with disabilities can use the beach wheelchairs for FREE. You can access a beach wheelchair by going to a Tiki Hut on the beach. Enjoy a video about the beach wheelchairs.
RAMPUP MKE – BRADFORD BEACH! @abilitycenterwi @CountyParks @BradfordBeach @ChrisSAbele The Countdown is on to open the beach to everyBODY! The goal is to create a unique and universal entrance to Bradford Beach just in time for the 30th Anniversary of the signing of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA). The RampUp Bradford Beach project has been a collaborative effort between The Ability Center and the Milwaukee County Parks and funded by the generosity of the Milwaukee County Parks, Chris Abele, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, the Milwaukee County Commission for Persons with Disabilities and over a hundred individual donors. The entrance to the beach will start with a concrete plaza, pathway and stairs right off the Oak Leaf Trail and just south of the crosswalk at Lincoln Memorial Drive. Mobi-Mats (seasonal beach access mats) will be attached to the end of the pathway allowing visitors to go right to beautiful Lake Michigan’s water’s edge. Accessible beach wheelchairs will also be available for visitors to check out to further explore the beach and can even go right into the water! Visit The Ability Center website (http://tacwi.org ) for details on the ribbon-cutting and opening of the pathway to the most accessible beaches on Lake Michigan and the nation!
MILWAUKEE COUNTY ON SOCIAL MEDIA! #OneCountyMKE Follow your Milwaukee County government on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest, Linkedin). Get the lists here.
HAND-CYCLES FOR USE! @wheelfunrentals @abilitycenterwi Hand-cycles are available for use or rent from Wheel Fun Rentals at Milwaukee County Veteran’s Park from now until Labor Day. Persons with disabilities can use the hand-cycles for FREE. Head down to Veteran’s Park and enjoy a bike ride along the lake. It’s also a great way to get an upper-body workout. Everyone wins! http://wheelfunrentals.com/wi/milwaukee/veterans-park-south/ Enjoy a video about the hand-cycles.
ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT & MORE! Get access to information about accessible activities (baseball, basketball, biking, fishing, skating, skiing, swimming, Etc.), adaptive equipment that you can use (beach wheelchairs, hand-cycles, golf carts, ice sleds), recreation program providers, and much more recreation information by going to the OPD Recreation webpage.
ALL-TERRAIN POWER WHEELCHAIR FOR USE! @CountyParks @wehrnature An all-terrain power wheelchair will soon be available for use (FREE) at Milwaukee County’s Wehr Nature Center (9701 W College Ave, Franklin WI) (from Access Ability Wisconsin). Individuals with disabilities will be able to use for FREE while at the nature center, and/or they can borrow the equipment and use it at a different location of their choosing.
FREE CONCERTS IN THE PARKS @CountyParks
Watch for Openings by using the links below. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Special-Events/Concerts “Jazz in the Park,” Cathedral Square Park POSTPONED: check website for future dates “Chill on the Hill,” Humboldt Park CANCELED FOR 2020 “Washington Park Wednesday’s,” Washington Park Wednesday Nights “Wonderful Wednesday’s,” Lake Park Wednesday Nights “Musical Monday’s,” Lake Park Monday Nights “River Rhythms,” Pere Marquette Park Wednesday Nights “Concerts in the Gardens,” Boerner Botanical Gardens Thursday Nights For more information, click here.
FREE DAYS! PLEASE NOTE: The FREE dates are subject to change. Please stay in touch with the website below for the latest updates. Milwaukee County FREE Days Charles Allis Art Museum @CharlesAllis July 1, 1pm-5pm Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum @VillaTerrace July 1, 1pm-5pm Mitchell Park Domes @CountyParks July 2, 9am-5pm Milwaukee Public Museum @MKEPublicMuseum July 2, 9am-8pm Milwaukee Art Museum @MilwaukeeArt July 2, 10am-8pm Boerner Botanical Gardens @CountyParks July 7, 8am-6pm
STAY SAFE! REQUEST YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE AUGUST 11 ELECTION TODAY! @drwisconsin @wibpdd Due to continued concerns about COVID 19, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition encourages registered voters to request an absentee ballot for the August 11th election and November 3rd elections. If you are a registered voter, you can request your absentee ballot now at MyVote at myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoteAbsentee You must provide a photo ID with your absentee ballot request. More information on photo ID can be found at bringit.wi.gov/ Questions? Call the DRW Voter Hotline at 1-844-DIS-VOTE or check out the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition resources at disabilityvote.org/ Are you Registered to Vote? Check your voter registration status at myvote.wi.gov/. If you need to register, you may be able to register online. Eligible Wisconsin Voters who have a current and valid Wisconsin Driver License or Wisconsin State ID Card can register completely online at MyVote. You may also update your voter registration information if you have a new address. Questions? Call the DRW Voter Hotline at 1-844-DIS-VOTE.
HAPPENING AT THE ZOO! @MilwaukeeCoZoo
ALL special events at the Milwaukee County Zoo are CANCELED through the end of August. Please visit the Zoo’s special events website for more information.
SAIL AWAY 2020 – CANCELED! @MCSCSailing
The Summer Sailing 2020 program HAS BEEN CANCELED for this summer. For questions please call Tim at 414-278-3930 or email [email protected] .
MILWAUKEE COUNTY OFFERS AIRA! First County in the Country! @airaio @MKECoOPD Milwaukee County is the first county in the country to offer FREE Aira technology services (to Aira users) at the airport, on public transportation & in destination locations (see list). GENERAL GOVERNMENT Coggs Human Service Building Criminal Justice Facility Milwaukee County Courthouse, + Grounds Milwaukee County Transit System Mitchell International Airport Safety Building Vel Phillips Youth & Family Justice Center PARKS & RECREATION Art Museum Boerner Botanical Gardens, + Grounds Bradford Beach, Beach, Bathhouse, Tiki Huts, North
Point Snack Bar Cathedral Square Park, Grounds Estabrook Park, Beer Garden, + Grounds Forest Exploration Center Grant Park, Grounds Greenfield Park, Cool Waters, + Grounds Hoyt Park, Beer Garden, Pool, + Grounds Humboldt Park, Beer/Wine Garden, Band Shell, +
Grounds Kelly Senior Center, + Grounds Lake Park, Stage, Lighthouse, + Grounds Lincoln Park, Schulz Aquatic Park, + Grounds McKinley Marina, Yacht Club, + Grounds Milwaukee Community Sailing Center Milwaukee County Historical Society Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee Public Museum Mitchell Park, The Domes, + Grounds Pere Marquette Park, Gazebo, + Grounds Sheridan Park, Grounds South Shore Park, Beer Garden, + Grounds Veterans Park, Grounds War Memorial Warnimont Park, Grounds Washington Park, Band Shell, Senior Center, Urban
Ecology Center, + Grounds Wehr Nature Center, + Grounds Whitnall Park, Beer Garden, + Grounds Wil-O-Way Grant, + Grounds Wil-O-Way Underwood, + Grounds Wilson Park, Senior Center, Ice Rink, Pool Wisconsin Avenue Park, Ability Center Offices, +
Grounds Zoofari Conference Center
Get the list of Milwaukee County building / facilities offering free Aira services by visiting the OPD website.
What is Aira? Aira is today’s fastest growing assistive community. One tap of a button instantly connects you with a sighted professional agent who delivers visual assistance anytime and anywhere. Using augmented reality, Aira connects people who are blind or low vision to a trained professional agent who is dedicated to further enhancing their everyday experience – completely hands-free assistance at the touch of a button. To find out more information, including individual pricing plans, equipment, services, etc., contact Aira at 800-835-1934 or visit https://aira.io/ .
HAPPENINGS AT THE WEHR NATURE CENTER! @CountyParks @wehrnature Friends of Wehr Nature Center was awarded a large 2-year pilot grant from Bader Philanthropies to create and execute a Spark! program. Spark! is a special program designed for people going through cognitive changes, such as memory loss, and their caregivers. Each session is devoted to learning about the simple beauty found in nature and how it enriches our lives. Programs will be led by staff naturalists and volunteers and take place indoors but may include a brief outdoor component close to the building. Each month features a topic that focuses on the season, The Spark! nature program for persons with ranges of dementia and memory challenges and their care partners will begin in the Fall of 2020. For inquiries, please contact [email protected] or www.friendsofwehr.org
OPD OFFICE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Due to COVID-19 precautions, the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) office in the Milwaukee County Courthouse (901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee) is CLOSED until further notice. PLEASE NOTE: The OPD staff are working remotely and can be reached using the same phone numbers and email addresses as always. The mailing address remains the same.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE (ETE) @etereman Engine and Transmission Exchange (ETE) locations offer all types of mechanical repairs and vehicle maintenance on almost any type of mobility equipped vehicles. PERFORMANCE Our talented and experienced technicians can check your vehicle's engine for defects that may be causing a reduction in performance. ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS Electrical faults can result in performance issues or make your engine inoperable. Our team can diagnose electrical faults and recommend solutions. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE It is recommended that you have maintenance performed on your vehicle's engine every 30K miles to prevent damage and keep performance consistent. HEATING & COOLING ETE can diagnose and service your vehicle's A/C and cooling systems, including belt, hose, and filter replacements. ENGINE REPLACEMENT ETE's technicians can perform the work to replace a damaged or inoperative engine in your vehicle to restore its functionality. TRANSMISSION ETE can provide transmission services including replacement, sales, or complete transmission service repairs. Milwaukee: 2727 S 27th St, Milwaukee WI 53215 414-645-7000 Waukesha: 1604 S West Ave, Waukesha WI 53189 262-548-0000 For a FREE quote, email ETE at [email protected]
ACCESSIBLE VANS / VEHICLES FOR SALE! Are you looking for a new or used accessible van/vehicle near you? Check out http://www.blvd.com/. The world’s largest selection of wheelchair vans for sale in one place.
BEER GARDENS IN THE PARKS! @CountyParks BEER GARDENS IN THE MILWAUKEE COUNTYPARKS
ESTABROOK PARK BEER GARDEN ** The Beer Garden at Estabrook Park overlooks the Milwaukee River in Estabrook Park, operated by Old German Beer Hall. Get details here.
THE LANDING AT HOYT PARK ** @LandingatHoyt The Landing beer garden at Hoyt Park offers views of the Menomonee River Parkway in Hoyt Park. Get details here.
THE VINE HUMBOLDT – WINE & BEER GARDEN! ** The Vine Humboldt is a new wine and beer garden, with five wines and eight craft beers on tap at the historic Humboldt Park Pavilion. Get details here.
SOUTH SHORE TERRACE – HOME OF MILLER 1855 BAR AREA ** @MolsonCoors The South Shore Terrace beer garden – home of Miller 1855 Bar Area at South Shore Park Pavilion, operated by Milwaukee County Parks in partnership with Miller Coors. Get details here.
WHITNALL PARK BEER GARDEN ** The Whitnall Park Beer Garden, operated by Milwaukee County Parks, nestled within Whitnall Park on the Root River Parkway. Get details here.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS TRAVELING BEER GARDEN @SprecherBrewery The Traveling Beer Garden is operated by Milwaukee County Parks in partnership with Sprecher Brewing. Traveling Beer Garden Schedule
** FREE Aira Services Available!
SENSORY PROCESSING NEEDS & MILWAUKEE COUNTY @kulturec Milwaukee County has partnered with KultureCity to improve our ability to assist and accommodate citizens / guests with sensory needs. Our objective is to provide and inclusive and seem-less experience for all citizens / guests including those with sensory needs. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing disorders by supplying our staff with continuous training and by offering resources and accommodations to our citizens / guests. Sensory Processing Resources & Accommodations Milwaukee County offers the following sensory processing resources and accommodations at five (5) destinations / locations.
• Quiet areas
• Headphone zones
• Sensory bags (for use) with noise canceling headphones, fidgets, feeling zones cards, weighted lap pad, and more.
Milwaukee County Locations Boerner Botanical Gardens - Soon Coggs Human Services Building - Soon Milwaukee County Zoo Mitchell Park Domes - Soon Wehr Nature Center - Soon Social Story and KultureCity All-Inclusive App Download the Kulture City All-Inclusive App to get our social story to help you further with your visit to our facilities. App Store Google Play
2020 WIL-O-WAY KEY CARD! Don’t forget to renew your Wil-O-Way Key Card membership. The 2020 application is attached to this newsletter or you can get the application on the OPD Recreation webpage.
MCFI PROGRAMS OPENING Services for adults opening in July @MCFISocial We are excited to announce that MCFI’s in-person day services and brain health programing will re-open in July. Since temporarily closing those programs in March due to COVID-19, we have been diligently developing procedures and practices to create a safe environment for our clients, families and staff that align with local, state and national health guidelines. We have heard from many clients and families who are excited to return to in-person programming. We know this transition may not be easy but rest assured that staff is well-qualified to help with any re-adjustment issues. While so many are eager to return, we also know that some are reluctant right now to fully engage with others, or they have so enjoyed our remote programming that they want to continue with that approach. MCFI’s remote programs were designed to keep clients engaged while providing them with a sense of structure and comfort during our public health crisis. Because they were so well received, remote programming will continue to be offered along with in-person services offered at our Bay View campus, 3333 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. For more specific program information as well as dates and times of services, please contact LIFE/Brain Health Director Kalli Reinheimer, [email protected] . MCFI’s mission is to partner with people of all abilities to advance their total health. To learn more about MCFI’s 80-year legacy of innovation, please visit www.mcfi.net .
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MoMS CONNECTORS TABLE Thursday, July 9, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Saturday, July 25, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Meet by computer or phone. Please register at least one week in advance to receive logon instructions. Cost: Free Register at: https://mainstreamingonmainstreet.com/connectors-table/ Mainstreaming on Main Street® (MoMS) is a learning community of and for persons with disabilities (PWD) who engage in professional/skilled settings. The MoMS Connectors Table is a forum for PWD to explore topics related to the dance of being a professional and having a disability. Each connectors table starts with a brief introduction to frame the conversation. The conversation is directed by the experiences of the participants. Featured topics:
• Perspectives on disability
• Talking about disability: wholeness and brokenness
• Micro-aggressions and marginalization
• Fixing, helping, serving
• Disclosing disability/coming out as a person with a disability
• Disability archetypes: superheroes, victims, and saviors
• Building a team: consuming/collaborating An underlying tenant of MoMS is: “We are each of us broken, and yet, we are all whole persons.” For more information or to sign up: Dan Lococo, PhD Barrier Knocker Downer 414.333.5846 [email protected] http://www.MainstreamingonMainStreet.com/
EMPLOYMENT STATS! @BLS_gov The May 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics report: Labor Force Participation Rate Persons w/ disabilities = 34.2% (+4.3%) (32.8%, ‘19) Persons w/ no disabilities = 74.8% (-3.0%) (77.1%, ’19) Employment – Population Ratio Persons w/ disabilities = 27.7% (-9.8%) (30.7%, ‘19) Persons w/ no disabilities = 65.2% (-12.5%) (74.5%, ’19) See the current report here: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t06.htm
MILWAUKEE MILKMEN – FREE TICKETS!
“Wil-O-Way Key Card!” @MKEMilkmen The Milwaukee Milkmen, an independent baseball team in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball at Routine Field in Franklin WI, are again offering FREE tickets to home games to Wil-O-Way Key Card program members. Find out more about joining the Wil-O-Way Key Card Program here. Membership in the Wil-O-Way Key Card program does not guarantee that you will receive all or any tickets requested each month. All tickets are subject to availability.
MARCUS CENTER MC ACCESS @MarcusCenter The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts have teamed up to offer discounted tickets to selected shows for county employees and their families and friends, as well as readers and followers of Handy News & Notes. To access this opportunity, please visit www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess and enter group code “countytix.”
2020/2021 BROADWAY SEASON @MarcusCenter @JohnsonBank The Marcus Center announces the 2020-2021 Broadway Season Shows. Les Miserables, POSTPONED Pretty Woman: The Musical, November 24-29 Jesus Christ Superstar, January 19-24 Mean Girls, February 16-21 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, March 16-21 Aida, April 27-May 2 Ain’t Too Proud to Beg: The Life & Times of the Temptations, July 6-11 Get More Information About the 2020/2021 Season
LOOKING FOR A HALL? @MKECoOPD Are you looking for a hall for your next function? Would you like to rent a beautiful hall in a woodsy setting near you? If you answered yes, please use the links below (or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 414-278-3930) to check out the Wil-O-Way Grant and Wil-O-Way Underwood facilities. These facilities may be just what you’re looking for. You can even review the facilities, check the calendar, review the guidelines, and apply right on your smartphone.
Wil-O-Way Grant (South Milwaukee)
Wil-O-Way Underwood (Wauwatosa)
Check out the Facility Guidelines & Facility Rentals Calendar. CONFERENCE ROOM – WIL-O-WAY UNDERWOOD Need a meeting place during the day away from work? FREE! Contact us about our conference room at Wil-O-Way Underwood (Wauwatosa). The conference room seats 20, offers a 50” flat screen TV, a whiteboard & WiFi.
OTHER RENTAL FACILITIES – COUNTY PARKS For your special family gathering, community-group event, or business function, you'll find a Milwaukee County Parks site to complement your event. Visit the Park Department “Rent a Venue” webpage here.
FREE IEP & SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBINARS @wifacets
WI FACETS offers several workshops for families of children with disabilities and those who support them. You can access these trainings from any location using your smart phone, laptop, or landline. Pre-registration is required. Sign up online at www.wifacets.org/events, or call 877-374-0511. *Requests for reasonable accommodations are needed 2 weeks prior the training. BLACK- webinars BLUE – in person trainings RED–telephone workshops PURPLE – mini webinars (30 minutes) 7/9 Transition from Birth to 3 to School (Spanish), 12-
1 pm 8/12 Early Childhood Special Education Inclusive
Practices & Related Services, 12-1 pm 8/19 Wisconsin Promising Practices and Resources,
12-1 pm POPULAR WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Special Education Discipline Requirements Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children
LIFE NAVIGATORS @LifeNavOrg
Life Navigators Coffee Connections Join us for a Futures Planning Roundtable Are you a parent or family member of an adult with a developmental disability and looking for connections to other caregivers in the community? This monthly group will offer peer support for caregivers age 60 or older and explore topics related to futures planning and long-term care options. Who: Aging Caregivers and Family Date & Time: July 21, 10:00am – 11:30am Location: This month’s meeting will take place virtually through a Zoom video conference call. RSVP: To learn more information and to RSVP, call Megan at 414-774-6255 or email her at [email protected].
Newly installed boarding pad at the
eastbound Route 53 stop on Lincoln & 102nd
LET MCTS BE YOUR FREEDOM ON WHEELS IN 2020 @RideMCTS The summer weather has arrived, and things are slowly starting to open back up. MCTS believes nothing is more important than the health and safety of our customers and employees. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, MCTS policies and service will also adjust. Please continue to follow MCTS on social media and check RideMCTS.com/coronavirus for the most current information. Covid-19 Update The Latest:
• Buses that run Mondays-Fridays are using a regular weekday schedule (with the exception of Freeway Flyers, UBuses, and school trips). Weekend schedules remain unchanged.
• MCTS has resumed fare collection and front door boarding on all buses.
• A maximum of 10 passengers are allowed on a bus at any given time.
• The MCTS Administration Building, 1942 N. 17th Street, is closed to visitors.
How You Can Help:
• Leave extra room between yourself and others.
• If possible, wear a face mask or another type of cloth covering your nose and mouth.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.
• Stay home if you are sick. Transit Plus:
• Transit Plus continues to accept new applications via email and traditional mail.
o Assessors will determine eligibility after reviewing the paperwork.
• The office will remain closed to the public until further notice.
• Transit Plus tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 414-343-1700.
• If you have a Transit Plus card that is about to expire, the card will remain active throughout the duration of the public health emergency.
• If you need a replacement card, please call 414-343-1700.
• Only ride if it’s absolutely necessary. New Accessible Bus Stop Construction season is in full gear and with that brings improvements to bus stops across the system. Recently, a new hotel was completed on the southeast corner of
Lincoln & 102nd St. Contractors improved the eastbound Route 53 bus stop, by adding an accessible boarding pad where there previously hadn’t been one. Don’t forget to “Like” our group on Facebook, “MCTS Travel Training,” and you can follow our outreach presentations, ask us questions and request an individualized or group travel training session. If you see any barriers that need the attention of the Bus Stop Barrier Remover, please contact Chris Fox at 414-937-3256, or [email protected] .
REC ON DECK NEWSLETTER, REC ROOM CALENDAR, DISCOUNTED TICKET OFFERS, WIL-O-WAY PROGRAMMING & MORE!!! Get access to the latest Rec on Deck newsletter, Rec Room Calendar, discounted ticket offers, Wil-O-Way programming, and much more recreation information by going to the OPD Recreation webpage.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY HAS JOB OPENINGS @MKECountyDHR Would you like to work for Milwaukee County? The County is always looking for good people for the open positions. Click on the link below to see the list of current openings. Current Openings DECA Program
#DISABLETHELABEL #ADA30 #ADA30MKE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - JULY 26, 1990
I HAVE A disABILITY - BIG DEAL!
Jack Nicklaus, Hall of Fame PGA Golfer
(Polio)
Michael Jackson, Award Winning
Musician (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Jim Abbott, Pro Baseball Player
(Born with one hand)
Helen Keller, Author & Political Activist
(Deaf & Blind)
Julia Roberts, Academy Award Winning
Actress (Speech Differences)
Walt Disney, Entrepreneur
(Learning Disability)
Ray Charles, Award Winning Musician
(Visual Impairment)
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the
United States (Depression)
Alan Shepard, Apollo 14 Astronaut
(Meniere's Disease)
Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor
(Learning Disability)
September 24, 2020 at 7:30pm in Uihlein HallGroups 10+ / MC Access Price - $20, $30, $40, $45
Regular Price - $28, $38, $48, $58
October 9, 2020 at 7:00pmWilson Theater at Vogel Hall
Groups 10+ / MC Access Price - $32, $49Regular Price - $39, $49
April 10, 2021 at 7:30pmWilson Theater at Vogel Hall
Groups 10+ / MC Access Price - $35Regular Price - $44
April 16, 2021 at 8:00pm in Uihlein HallGroups 10+ / MC Access Price - $29 and $39
Regular Price - $48 and $58Special Groups Price Including preshow Buffet -
$54 and $64Regular Price including Buffet - $69 and $79
Marcus CenterGroup Sales & MC Access
Contact The Marcus Center Group Sales Team for more informationJohn Barnes - 414-273-7121 x210 or [email protected] Hough - 414-273-7121 x213 or [email protected]
Save up to 20% on tickets now through MC Access and for Groups of 10 or more
May 13-15, 2021 Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
Groups 10+ / MC Access Price - $30Regular Price - $39
Marcus CenterGroup Sales & MC Access
Contact The Marcus Center Group Sales Team for more informationJohn Barnes - 414-273-7121 x210 or [email protected] Hough - 414-273-7121 x213 or [email protected]
Save up to 20% on tickets now through MC Access and for Groups of 10 or more
Join us for our 2020 Summer classes and workshops!
These programs for youth and adults with disabilities
are FREE and will be held virtually throughout the
Summer!
Why Participate? Meet other people with disabilities who have a passion for making positive
change!
Learn exciting new skills and information in a safe, supportive setting!
Explore new ideas and create lasting, meaningful experiences!
Express yourself and improve self-agency, perseverance, and resilience!
Have fun!
How to Register
To register for workshops or group, call 414-226-8375 V/Relay and leave
your name, phone number and the workshops or groups that you would
like to attend.
Virtual Summer
Programs 2020!
Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility when offering agency-sponsored events. Please notify Kathy Meisner at 414-226-8331 V/Relay or [email protected] with your disability-related accommodation requests two weeks before the start date of the workshop or group. We will do our best to honor accommodation requests made after this date.
Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that when attending agency-sponsored events, please refrain from using any perfumed products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes and heavily scented fabric softeners. To maintain a smoke-free environment, please also refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.
Workshop Schedule
Dates Time Workshop
June 23 – August 18
(every other week)
2:00 pm – 3:00pm
Rediscovering Nature
June 11 – June 12
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
(time subject to change)
Peer Support Mentor Volunteer
Training
June 15 – June 19
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Youth Leadership Summit
June 22 – June 26
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Social Skills
June 25 – August 20
(every other Thursday)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Creative Writing
July 1 - August 12 (every other week)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
DIY Art
July 6 – July 9
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Self-Care: Mindfulness
August 3
10:00 am -11:30 am
iPhone settings and managing
distractions
August 10 – August 13
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Making Proud Choices
August 21 - Sep. 25
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fridays
IF You Cook, They Come
September
Saturdays
Possible in-person Youth
Summit if restrictions lifted
www.alz.org/wi 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900 Hablamos Español, 414.431.8811
Wisconsin webinar/phone Family Caregiver Education Programs - July
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Learn about 10 common warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and what to watch for in yourself and others. This program covers typical age related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Monday, July 27, 6:00-7:00 pm | REGISTER
Dementia Conversations
This program will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor,
deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans.
Thursday, July 9, 10:30-11:30 am | REGISTER
Tuesday, July 14, 10:00-11:30 am | REGISTER
Effective Communication Strategies Teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Participants leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle and late stage dementia.
Thursday, July 23, 1:00-2:30 pm | REGISTER
Monday, July 27, 1:00-2:00 pm | REGISTER
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Thursday, July 16, 1:00-2:30 pm | REGISTER
Tuesday, July 21, 12:00-1:00 pm | REGISTER
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Friday, July 10, 12:00-1:00 pm | REGISTER
Wednesday, July 15, 2:00-3:00 pm | REGISTER
Wednesday, July 22, 1:00-2:30 pm | REGISTER
Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behavior Provides participants with a four-step model to address behavioral aspects of dementia. The program details the model and then applies it to some of the most common behaviors associated with the disease.
Thursday, July 30, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | REGISTER
To attend any of our educational webinars please verify your attendance by calling 800.272.3900 or online at alz.org/crf. You will receive connection information after you register.
These are your goals. So, they are our goals too.The iCare Family Care Partnership program (HMO D-SNP) will work with you to achieve your health care goals, and help you live as independently as possible. We want you to remain connected with family, friends and your community.
For more information about the Family Care Partnership Program, please contact your local Resource Center. A few are listed below. More ADRC sites can be found on https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc.
» Dane County: 1-855-417-6892
» Kenosha County: 1-800-472-8008
» Milwaukee County: 1-414-289-6874
» Racine County: 1-866-219-1043
» Sauk County: 1-877-794-2372
» TTY for all sites: 711
Customer Service 24/7: 1-800-777-4376 (TTY 711). Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
www.iCareHealthPlan.org
Independent Care Health Plan (iCare), which insures iCare Family Care Partnership (HMO D-SNP), is an HMO with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid program. Enrollment in iCare Family Care Partnership depends on iCare’s contract renewal. This plan is available to anyone who has both medical assistance from the State and Medicare, and is functionally eligible as determined by the State long-term care Functional Screen. For more information about long-term care options available to you contact the Aging & Disability Resource Centers. The Resource Center can also assist you with information about eligibility and enrollment. Independent Care Health Plan complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sex. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-777-4376 (TTY: 1-800-947-3529). LUS CEEV: Yog tias koj hais lus Hmoob, cov kev pab txog lus, muaj kev pab dawb rau koj. Hu rau 1-800-777-4376 (TTY: 1-800-947-3529). H2237_IC2437_M 5/23/2020 BAQO DHS Approved 5/18/2020
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It’s My Life: Taking the Lead! A Virtual Youth Conference
WHO? For high school students with disabilities who are interested
in becoming leaders and advocates for themselves and others with disabilities.
WHAT? A FREE summit about self-determination, employability
skills, disability disclosure and postsecondary educational resources. Meet other teens and learn how to plan for your future.
WHEN/WHERE? July 30-31
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Register here
For more information, call:
Matthew Zellmer at 414-374-4645 or email [email protected]
Reasonable accommodations will be given with two weeks advanced notice. This event is supported, in part, by funding from Milwaukee County Dept. of Health & Human Services.
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A Goodwill Benefits Consultant will
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detailed explanation of the Social
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Do you need help navigating and understanding the impact work has on your benefits? Goodwill can help!
Benefits Counseling
It can be challenging to figure out how your benefits will be affected by going back to work and understanding how the work incentives can support your job goals. Goodwill’s Benefits Consultants clearly and concisely explains how work earnings can affect all your benefits. The consultant clarifies eligibility criteria and how to access work incentive programs, while confirming your qualifications for federal, state and county programs like FoodShare or Medicaid.
Our benefits consultant is also able to assist you with developing a PASS (Plan for Achieving Self-Support) with Social Security and provide benefits counseling for self-employment.
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Make sure you are up to date on your breast cancer screenings. Here are some facts about breast cancer detection:
•Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.
•There is no way to tell who will get breast cancer. All women are at risk. One in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime and in 80 percent of cases, there is no family history.
•Breast cancer can be treated. Survival rates are best with early detection.
•Mammograms can cause discomfort, but the breast compression only lasts a few seconds. Many beauty procedures cause much more pain, including hair plucking, waxing, tattooing, piercings and microdermabrasion.
•The American Cancer Society and many doctors recommend that women age 40 and older have a mammogram every year.
•Women in their 20s and 30s should have a breast exam as part of their regular physical at least once every three years.
•Breast self-exams are one way to detect changes in your breasts. Report any changes to your doctor right away.
Get your mammogram
Lisa Blanchard, RN, MBA, is a Quality Improvement
Coordinator at MHS Health. She encourages women to follow their doctor’s
recommended schedule for mammograms.
EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST DEFENSE
With Allwell, you get more benefits than Medicare and Medicaid alone, so you can get what you need to be healthy.
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To contact Allwell, please call 1-866-915-7829 (TTY: 711). Allwell is contracted with Medicare for HMO, HMO SNP and PPO plans, and with some state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Allwell depends on contract renewal. Allwell from MHS Health Wisconsin complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, health status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and will not use any policy or practice that has the effect of discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, health status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. For Medicare: 1-833-981-0042 (HMO), 1-877-935-8024 (HMO SNP), (TTY: 711).Español (Spanish): Servicios de asistencia de idiomas, ayudas y servicios auxiliares, y otros formatos alternativos están disponibles para usted sin ningún costo. Para obtener esto, llame al número de arriba.Ntawv Hmoob (Hmong): Muaj kev pab txhais lus, khoom pab mloog txhais lus thiab lwm yam kev pab pub dawb rau koj. Xav tau tej no, thov hu rau tus nab npawb saum toj saud.ဗမာ (Burmese): ဘာသာစကားအကူအညီ ဝန်ဆောင်မှမုျား၊ ခန္တာကိုယ်ချ ိုတ့ဲ့သူများအတွက် အကူအညီပေးသည့် ဝန်ဆောင်မှမုျားနှင့် အခြားရွေးချယ်စရာများကို သင်အခမဲ့ရရှနိိုင်ပါသည်။ ၎င်းကိုရယူရန်အတွက် အထက်ပါဖုန်းနံပါတ်ကို ဖုန်းခေါ်ပါ။
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Transportation coverage to and from doctor Hearing aid coverage, one per ear per year Prescription drug coverage
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Register to vote online at MyVote.wi.gov • Questions? Call Wisconsin Election Commission: 1-866-VOTE-WIS / elections.wi.gov or email [email protected]• For help with disability related voting issues: Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline: 844-DIS-VOTE / 844-347-8683
Protection and advocacy for people with disabilities.
February 18, 2020: Spring Primary April 7, 2020: Spring Election & Presidential Preference
August 11, 2020: Partisan Primary
November 3, 2020: General & Presidential Election
Make the Disability Vote Count in the 2020 Elections
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is a project of Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.
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2020 Wil-O-Way Key Card The Wil-O-Way Key Card is a product of the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Wil-O-Way Recreation Program. Membership in the Wil-O-Way Key Card program expands recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities at a reduced or no cost. Yearly Membership runs from January 1st – December 31st ALL communication by EMAIL ONLY!!!
KEY CARD MEMBERSHIP ($25)
KEY CARD MEMBERSHIP ($35)
• Discounted / free ticket offers to Admirals, Bucks, Brewers, Milkmen, & Wave games
• Wil-O-Way Recreation Program Discounts
• Discounted ticket offers to other local / special events
• Monthly emails regarding additional recreational opportunities
NAME: E-MAIL:
ORGANIZATION:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
DAY PHONE: EVENING PHONE:
DISABILITY:
FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS (i.e., limited walking, scared of heights, etc.):
MOBILITY DEVICES USED: Wheelchair Scooter Walker Cane
Crutches Long Leg Braces Other
DOCTOR’S NAME: PHONE:
DOCTOR’S ADDRESS:
Checks: Should be made payable to: Milwaukee County Treasurer
Credit Cards: (Please circle appropriate card) MasterCard VISA
Name on Card: Acct. #:
Charge Authorized: $ Exp. Date:
Signature: Sec. Code (3 digits):
Mail: Office for Persons with Disabilities, Wil-O-Way Key Card, 901 N. 9th Street, Room 307-B, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Fax: 414-278-3939 Email: [email protected] Questions: Call 414-278-3938
Please Type or Print EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!!!
* * * AFTER August 1, 2020* * * ($12)
Payment
MILWAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS
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BENEFITS INCLUDED