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		<title>Welcome to… Mental Health Awareness Month!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Denise Johnson, AODA Coordinator

A good way to learn about mental health is to start learning about mental illness so that you are informed and prepared to help your family members, friends, co-workers and your significant other.

Today I will share links to an article and two captioned and signed videos that will offer more information [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=726</link>
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		<title>Transit 101 provides info on public transportation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Autumn Misko, Resource Specialist

On May 8th, IndependenceFirst’s Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team will be presenting Transit 101. The session will start at 10 a.m. and will run until 12 p.m. at IndependenceFirst, 540 South 1st Street in Milwaukee. This free informational session is specifically designed for people with disabilities, their family members and service providers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=712</link>
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		<title>Dating with a Disability</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Harvey Ross, Independent Living Services Coordinator

Dating with a disability is difficult and sometimes questionable. I say this because I think sometimes: if I did not have a disability, would I date a person with a disability? I would like to think that I would, but I also realize that I am not as understanding [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=708</link>
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		<title>Comments on Virtual PACE Due Monday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Stan Spence, RN Care Coordinator

In the United States there are 9 million seniors and people with disabilities (120,000 of whom are Wisconsin residents) that are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. This population is referred to as “dual eligibles.” Virtual PACE is a program to integrate care for consumers that have both Medicare and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=701</link>
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		<title>Parents Matter!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Alie Kriofske Mainella, Youth Leadership Specialist

Last week I spent three days at United Way becoming a trained facilitator for Parents Matter! This is a five-week curriculum that focuses on positive parenting, parents as sexuality educators for their children, and how to talk to your youth about sex, relationships, and sexuality.

Coming soon in late spring/early [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=680</link>
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		<title>Let Legislators Know Today: Affordable Housing Needed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Brian Peters, Housing Policy Advocate

This week, the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations will be working on how to use the money for the Fiscal Year 2013.  It’s important that they include enough money to fully fund housing programs.  Housing is important for people with disabilities because so many of us are unemployed or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=672</link>
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		<title>One Day Only: Glen Hills Waiting List Opening</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Brian Peters, Housing Policy Advocate

Glen Hills, a mixed-income apartment building with both subsidized housing and market-rate units, will be opening up their waiting list for ONE DAY ONLY on March 20th.  People who are interested should go to their office at 6600 N Sidney Place, Glendale, WI 53209 to apply, between 9 AM-5 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=668</link>
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		<title>Upcoming Events</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Autumn Misko, Lead Resource Specialist

We have several upcoming events that may be of interest.  Remember if the events below do not catch your attention, there are many more listed on our calendar and specific events, classes, and support groups put on through our Independent Living Department.

On Friday March 9th, the Make It Work [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=660</link>
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		<title>How Much America Spends on Housing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Brian Peters, Housing Policy Advocate


The Center for Housing Policy released a new study on Friday (2/24/12), Housing Landscape 2012, that examines the housing affordability for working households.  The report focuses on households with someone working at least 20 hours a week, and that are low to moderate income.  It found that many of those [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=647</link>
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		<title>Happy February: Valentines and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Alie Kriofske Mainella, Youth Leadership Specialist


Did you know that about one in three adolescent girls in the US is a victim of abuse from someone they are dating (physical, emotional or verbal abuse)?  Did you know that 57% of teenagers report that they know someone who has been abused (physically, sexually or verbally) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.independencefirst.org/blog/?p=641</link>
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