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YEAR
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OCCASION
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1968
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Architectural
Barriers Act - certain buildings and facilities designed, constructed,
altered, or leased with federal funds after September 2nd, 1969 must meet
accessibility standards.
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1973
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Federal
Rehabilitation Act, Section 502, creates compliance board to enforce the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
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1980
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The
beginning of CiL-Wisconsin's first rural independent living Center. It was first called Pil (program for independent living) this
program anticipates providing independent living services to 50
individuals per year and to provide disability related trainings to 300 community members
First Center
Director, Sue Schmitt |
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1982
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In-house
independent living skills evaluations is added to the centers programs
Community
Options Program (COP) starts as a pilot project |
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1985
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Justin Dart,
as vice chairperson of the national council on disability is a leader in
the drafting of the document Towards Independence which was the impetus for the Americans with disabilities act
CIL expands
services by setting up a demonstration apartment with accessible
equipment.
Home
Accessibility Consultations and ramp designs is added to the Center's
services |
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1986-87
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Justin Dart
serves as commissioner of the rehabilitation services administration
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1986
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Community
Options Program (COP) available in all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
National
FHNB initiates first Chapter at Hayward, Wi
Ray Hoople
of rural Cadott advocated successfully for accessible parking and toilet
facilities at the Chippewa Valley Country Music Festival.
Beginning of
8th year - since inception,
over 700 people have received services from CIL |
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1988
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Local
legislative calling tree affects funding for two new IL centers in the
state, proposal of a governor appointed task force for persons with
disabilities.
Disability
Awareness Day in Menomonie - Business and Community leaders get first hand
experience with manuevering around the city while having a simulated
disability.
CIL Board
goes from functioning as an advisory council to governing the CIL Program.
Justin Dart
participates in a disability right's forum in Madison WI. The information gathered was used for testimony before the U.S.
Congress to promote the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1988.
The
U.S.Senate passed the Telecommunications Accessibility Enhancement Act to
expand the National Telecommunications System for the benefit of hearing
impaired persons.
The Fair
Housing Amendments Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prevent
discrimination in selling or renting of private housing to persons with
disabilities. |
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1989
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CILWW
sponsors wheelchair race in Menomonie called Sprintin' Spokes.
First
Statewide Conference For and About People With Physical Disabilities at
Green Bay Wisconsin
statistic-47
percent of disabled teenagers do not finish high school
Highlights
from Cil's 87-88 annual report indicates that over 263 persons with a
disability were served this year
Justin Dart
appointed as chairperson of the president's committee on employment of
people with disabilities |
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1990
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Wisconsin
Assembly Bill 456 creates a state council on physical disabilities in the
Governor's office.Act this time existing statutes already have authorized
councils for other groups with special-needs
Jim de Jong,
director of the coalition of citizens with disabilities in Illinois
states, "You need to make Wisconsin legislators smart regarding the
independent living movement. If
we don't make them smart, no one else is going to do it. Not contacting
legislators is to abdicate power.
CiL
is one of seven Wisconsin centers to receive a rehabilitation technology
grant through the division of vocational rehabilitation allowing the
center to add more staff and expand the adaptive aid loan program. (WisTech)
Cil adds
toll-free number to center services
First Wheel
'N Walk-A-Thon raised over $4500 for the peer advisement program and the
adaptive aids loan program
Easter Seals
of Wisconsin launches a new program that will provide assistance directly
to farmers with disabilities. It
is called the Resource Center for Farmers with Disabilities.
President
Bush signed the ADA Act - hailed as the civil rights bill for the disabled and provides standards to address discrimination
CIL Board of
Trustees drafts a strategic plan for the Center, Draft of Mission and
Assumptions
Dr. I. King
Jordan, President of Gallaudet University states "deaf people can do
anything but hear".
Barrier
Busters, a local advocacy group sponsors a two-day fair, "Accessing
Independence"
Washburn and
Burnett counties are added to CIL service area.
Rice Lake
satellite office opens |
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1991
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WISTech
Grant Awarded, 1st chapter of ALDA (Association of Late Deafened Adults)
started in Eau Claire. Barrior Free Menomonie dedication July 22. CIL
Board of Trustees established five subcommittees. Marge Isham (CIL Board
Member and Peer Advisor) of Rice Lake nominated Wisconsin Woman of the Year by the Wisconsin Federation of Women's
Clubs.
CiL notes
serving over 475 people in 11 counties. |
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1992
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Wisconsin
passes Wheelchair Lemon Law, CIL works with WestCap on a HUD Home
Grant.Wisconsin recieves federal funds for PAIR Project, advocacy
assistance. Wisconsin Telecommunication's Relay Service starts operation.
Disabled
deer Hunters sponsored event by D. N. R.
Rehabilitation
act amended, funds independent living activities through title VII of the
act. The purpose is "to
promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of
consumer control…" |
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1993
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Federal
Rehab Act Reauthorized. Necedah National wildlife Refuge, Wi provides
accessible hunting blind.
CIL Board
formulates plan for incorporating as a private, non-profit 501c3, choosing
as its new name - Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin.
Starting October 1,1993
Cil starts
waiting list for the first time
CiL loses
long-time board member and peer advisor Ray Hoople from Cadott Wisconsin. Ray was known to area people as a disability rights
advocate, and a friend to CiL.
Opportunities
with Assistive Technology event held at London Square Mall in Eau Claire
Traumatic
Brain Injury support group started in Ladysmith, Rusk County. Fibromyalgia support group at Luther hospital in Eau Claire. Multiple sclerosis support group starts in Menomonie
CiL works
with WestCap on a HUD home grant, CILWW receives federal grant to continue
independent living services.
Federal
court ruling orders the City of Philadelphia to install curb cuts in
sidewalks whenever it resurfaces streets
CILWW
provides disability awareness training to about 160 employees at Firstar
bank in Eau Claire
Pat Sapp,
peer adviser and friend of CiL participates in PVA games in San Antonio
TX. He wins a gold medal
competing in the 200 meter track event
North
Western Wisconsin Deaf club holds its first meeting in Rice Lake
Disabled
Outdoors Sportspersons of Wisconsin forms club in Chippewa Falls |
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1994
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CILWW logo
contest
CiL
director, Karen Hodgeson and CIL board member, Linda Halvorson are
appointed by Gov. Thompson to the statewide independent living Council (SILC)
CiL adds
Clark County, North Country ILC adds Washburn and Burnett counties.
No Pity:
People With Disabilities Forging A New Civil Rights Movement written by
Joseph Shapiro. A new book at
CiL, it chronicles the struggle for Civil Rights by people with
disabilities in America
the
Wisconsin Coalition Of Independent Living Centers (CILWW is a member) and
Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy develops telephone tree for legislative
advocacy due to budget limits and threatening potential cuts to reduce
long-term support programs.
new support
groups-chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia syndrome support groupmeets at the
River Falls hospital. Huntington's
disease support group meets in the Eau Claire area
CILWW
develops training curriculum on ADA title II (state and local governments)
for local area.
DVR-initiates
Order of Selection
WEAU TV-13,
Eau Claire begins broadcasting their news with closed captioning.
Wisconsin
assistive technology initiative ensures that every child in Wisconsin has
access to appropriate evaluation and implementation of needed services and
technology.
From
CiL to CILWW, transition is completed. Board members included: Joan Johnson, Ken Bridell, Kathy Clark,
Mike Ebert, Linda Halvorson, Kim Geving, Juanita Myers, Tim McEachern,
Linda Rammer, Tim Sheehan, Jay Smith, Chris Short, Bill Stewart.
Ribbon-cutting
ceremony for the new accessible entrance to the post office in Menomonie
WI
United
Cerebral Palsy support group in Menomonie area |
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1995
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First effort
of the legislative calling tree was to pass on the word to our governor
that he "keep the promise" as he designs a new state budget.
That day it is said that the governor's office required two full-time
phone operators to handle calls from around the state.
CILWW
receives grants from area United Way's
Stroke
support group forms in Menomonie
First
Northern Alcohol, Drugs and Disability Conference held in Tomahawk
Wisconsin
CILWW opens
satellite office in Eau Claire WI
CILWW is a
TALE(telecommunications and assistive listening equipment program)
demonstration and loans site
CILWW
develops managed care program through Wisconsin Partnership Pilot Program
- an integrated managed care program that combines and coordinates
long-term support and medical services, the goal is to keep people in the
community living as independently as possible |
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1996
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CILWW
completes comprehensive listing of subsidized housing and assisted housing
opportunities in the 10 County area
Employment
benefits consultation services are added. This program is made available through the the Social Security
Administration to help people understand various work incentive programs.
The Center
expands outreach to the Hmong community to provide independent living
services
The opening
of Wild Iris Shores, a year-round recreational facility for persons of all
the abilities
CILWW
receives grant from Very Special Arts Wisconsin-art programming for people
with disabilities
CILWW holds
recreation workshop in Eau Claire
TEPP
Program(telecommunications equipment purchase program) to assist people
with disabilities in paying for telephone related equipment needed for
accessibility. |
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1997
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The Job
Accommodation Network (JAN) is available to assist with making reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities.
Wisconsin
long-term care redesign to include consumers input.
The Center
publishes its first web site: www.Menomonie.com\cilww
Disabilities
hotline is a service to provide assistance to families affected by W-2
PASS (Plan
for Achieving Self Support) is an SSI work incentive
Barron
County Multiple Sclerosis Group starts in Rice Lake, Saint Croix Group
starts in Woodville.
SeniorAIDES
Employment Program and the Help When Needed Chores Service is available in
Eau Claire County
Computer
recycling program added to provide free recycled computers to consumers
The Center
hosts annual volunteer appreciation picnic
Tim Sheehan
elected president of the CILWW Board of Directors
Federal
grant provides mobile dental care for people who can't afford to go to the
dentist |
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1998
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CILWW to
lease new building at Technology Drive in Menomonie
Lottery
system set up for people to apply for wheelchair accessible seating at the
Green Bay Packers home games
CILWW and
Wilderness Inquiry sponsors canoeing and kayaking event in Menomonie.
North
Country IL center sponsors Rendezvous Days
The Center
has grown from three direct service staff in 1980 to the current number of
8.
speech to
speech relay(STS) is a new service in Wisconsin provided by the Wisconsin
telecommunications relay system
CILWW
receives a grant from the state independent living Council to provide
disability related training to people with disabilities and their
families. Training involves Transition, IEP's(individualized education
plans) IDEA(individuals With Disabilities Act) |
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1999
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The Center
adds a computer exploration program and Braille printing services
Karen
Hodgson, the director of CILWW for 12 years resigns to become the director
of the community health partnership that managed care program established
by CILWW. Randy Sommerfeld becomes the new director.
Pathways to
Independence Project provides unique employment services for people with
disabilities
Fibromyalgia
support group becomes available in Barron County in the city of Barron
Wistech
experiences 60 percent cut in funding, CILWW through the Wisconsin
Coalition of Independent Living Centers prepares for a legislative
initiative to ensure the continuation of assistant technology services
The Inner
Light Support Group for vision loss meets
in Menomonie |
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2000
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Gov. Tommy
Thompson signs into law and hourly increase for personal care services. This is considered a major victory and many people and
groups of people provided advocacy.
CILWW
celebrates 20 years of creating options. It is noted that in 1999 over 550
people with disabilities received ongoing independent living services at
3000 people were provided some type of disability related training from
the Center staff
ADA tenth
anniversary celebration, CILWW recognizes the people involved with making
the Red Cedar State Trail in Dunn County accessible
National
Organization on Disability (NOD) spearheads for 2000 campaign. The goal is to increase the number of voters with
disabilities by 700,000 in the year 2000 elections. Statistically people with disabilities vote at a rate 20 percent
below that of people without disabilities
CILWW
homecoming program established to help people moved from nursing homes
into the community
The Center
receives a grant from the Hugh J. Anderson foundation of Bayport MN to
support the assistive technology and computer exploration project
Disability
Vote makes history |
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2001
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Tim Sheehan
becomes the Center's director, Randy Sommerfeld moves to DVR.
CILWW
participates in the Disability Empowerment Project. The Menomonie group chose to be called Defending Our Rights (DOR),
and Barron group named themselves Wisconsin Disabled for Social Justice (WDJS)
the
legislative calling tree is renamed the legislative advocacy network
First Camp
Quest
Self Help
for Hard of Hearing at CILWW initiated new Menomonie chapter SHHH |
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2002
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CILWW raises
its own US flag on 9/11
Wisloan is
added as an alternative Loan Program
Wisconsin No
Call List
Rheumatiod
Arthritis Group, Eau Claire
Indianhead
Federated Library Service System - Books by Mail Service
Barron Polk
and Rusk Transportation Focus |
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2003
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WCILC Value
Statements
Accessible
Hunting Adventures for Youth
WISH
Wisconsin Initiatives in Sustainable Housing
CILWW source
of assistive Technology for people - deaf - hard of hearing and AODA
WI passes
laser sight legislation for blind hunters
Autism
Support and Connection created in Dunn Co |
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2004
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Peer Power
Project
Alzheimers
Support Group, Spring Valley
PIES new
program
State of
Wisconsin Prescription Drug Resource Center using Canadian Pharmacies |
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2005
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25 Years of
Service
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