Two moms put a human face on the caregiver crisis, sharing its devastating impact on their families and loved ones with disabilities. Their stories are like many across the state. Is a legislative solution in sight? What happens if nothing happens?Support the Show.
May 18, 2023
28 min
Two empowered moms behind the groundbreaking multifamily housing development Prairie Haus for people with and without disabilities did not have long to celebrate their accomplishment before they were forced to tackle new challenges. How do you open housing during COVID? How do you find new purpose in your life when your adult children with disabilities are living independently? What happens when that independence is threatened when caregivers are no longer available? In this case, our moms' j...
May 1, 2023
42 min
When they could not find housing options for their adult children with disabilities in rural Wisconsin, two moms made it happen. Their story of resiliency and determination show us all what is possible.Thank you CUNA Mutual Group FoundationThe CUNA Mutual Group Foundation: Supporting the sustainable development of our communities.Support the Show.
Apr 4, 2023
37 min
How can people with disabilities have access to affordable and safe housing where they can live independently with supports to meet their needs? Increasing the supply of such housing is one side of the equation and that is what WHEDA's Supportive Housing Institute (SHI) aims to do. In this episode we will hear directly from WHEDA and partner CSH about this initiative along with SHI participant Catapult Wellness and find out what's next.Thank you CUNA Mutual Group FoundationThe CUNA Mutua...
Mar 1, 2023
28 min
There is perhaps no issue that people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) struggle with more than dental care. · State data indicates that 29% of adults with disabilities reported having at least one permanent tooth removed over the past year, and 26% said they had not visited a dentist within the past year.· Adults with a disability are less likely to visit the dentist for a cleaning, check-up, or exam than people ...
Dec 13, 2021
12 min
Today we are talking about something that’s hard for a lot of people: Thinking about the future. We don’t know what to expect – and frankly, the unknown can be a little scary – especially if you are a person with a disability or a family member who relies on supports to build and live a good life. In this episode we meet Liz Mahar who is sharing a wake up call across the country about future planning. She says it's not only possible but – it is necessary. Liz is the Director of Fam...
Nov 15, 2021
26 min
November is National Family Caregiver month. Did you know that One in five Wisconsinites (or 1.18M people) is estimated to be an unpaid caregiver? Wisconsin family caregivers provide more than 490 million unpaid hours of care annually to individuals with disabilities and older adults. 80 percent of all care is provided by families who help loved ones daily with meals, bathing and dressing, medications, doctor appointments and more. Today’s guest is first and foremost Mom to Ke...
Nov 1, 2021
19 min
If you haven't heard of the Britney Spears conservatorship case we'd be pretty surprised! It seems everyone is talking about conservatorship or guardianship these days as the case of the pop star's life hits the headlines. But while you may now know that Britney had very limited control over any decisions in her life, what may be new news is that tens of thousands of people in Wisconsin live with the same restrictions. Many people think guardianship is an over-used tool in Wisconsin and peopl...
Oct 15, 2021
21 min
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this episode celebrates the journey of one man from a life-changing event to his position today as a leading disability and inclusion professional in a national company. While employers struggle to find talent, Ben Trockman has found the solution in the significant population of talented, problem-solving people with disabilities sitting on the on the sidelines. People with disabilities make up the world’s largest minorit...
Oct 1, 2021
22 min
Are you IN? Disability:IN Wisconsin is empowering leading companies statewide to achieve disability inclusion and equality. As the state's largest employers are looking for new talent, they are also learning how to foster a culture that welcomes workers with disabilities. Disability:IN Wisconsin is a member organization where employers set the table, share tools and mentor and learn from each other. These companies are some of the hottest leads for your next job! They ...
Sep 1, 2021
16 min
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