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News From DAWN (Posted in the last 30 days)

DAWN News Service

DAWN is happy to announce our new Community News Service. The new network will announce major changes to the DAWN website along with advocacy opportunities, events, and trainings. Please send us your WI advocacy announcements for inclusion into our news feed.

Sen. Feingold in Pierce and Eau Claire Counties

(Added 10/04/2008) More
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will hold listening sessions in Pierce and Eau Claire Counties on Monday, October 6, 2008.

Update: ADA Amendment Act Signed into Law

(Added 10/02/2008) More
On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ("ADA Amendments Act").

Conference Calls on Election Participation

(Added 09/29/2008) More
Get Ready to Participate Fully in the November Election! Join the Free Calls to learn more about

Rights…Accessibility…Getting out the Vote…Where to Go for Information and Answers…Candidate Information

Health Insurance Advocacy Workshops

(Added 09/24/2008) More
Registration is now open for the Health Insurance Advocacy Workshops sponsored by ABC for Health and HealthWatch Wisconsin!

House Passes ADA Amendments Act

(Added 09/22/2008) More
On Wednesday, September 17, 2008 the U.S. House passed the Senate version of the ADA Amendments Act (Senate Bill 3406) by unanimous consent. The bill now heads to the White House for President Bush’s signature.

Candidate Forum

(Added 09/19/2008) More
What: Mark your calendars for a Brown Bag Candidate Forum on disability issues featuring Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly Candidates in the Milwaukee Area.

Absentee Voting Reminders

(Added 09/18/2008) More
There has been some confusion raised in the past few days about absentee voting. Many people around the state have received phone calls or mailings about absentee voting. These people received applications to request an absentee ballot from their municipal clerk, except sometimes the return address for the ballot is for the wrong municipal clerk. The Elections Division of the Government Accountability Board, who manages elections in the state, issued the following press release on 9-16-08 about this matter and absentee voting in general:

2009 Circles of Life Call for Presentations

(Added 09/17/2008) More
The 2009 Circles of Life Call for Presentations application is now available online. This site includes instructions, FAQs, selection criteria, the online application, and more.

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Dawn is a statewide grassroots cross-disability network of people who care about disability issues. DAWN supports legislative change in the programs and systems affecting people with all disabilities.

DAWN focuses on the most important issues affecting all people with disabilities. It includes people with disabilities, family members, friends, service providers and others who are committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

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