Society’s Assets helps people with disabilities access the Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) in southeastern Wisconsin. The TEPP assists people who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or mobility […]
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May is Older Americans Month
The month of May has been proclaimed as Older Americans Month throughout the State of Wisconsin by Governor Tony Evers. The proclamation celebrates older adults for their vision, wisdom, advocacy, […]
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Proper Supports a Focus during Autism Acceptance Month
April has been dedicated to the acceptance of autism since the 1970s, and ever since, disability advocates have used this time of year to push for inclusion of autistic individuals. […]
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Honoring Women’s History Month
While there were local days and weeks celebrating the contributions of women in our country since 1978, it was in 1987 that Congress designated March as “Women’s History Month.” Society’s […]
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Society’s Assets Honors Black History Month
During the month of February, the nation honors the long history of Black Americans and their many contributions to society. The first celebration began in 1926 and it has grown […]
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Society’s Assets honors black history month
During the month of February, the nation honors the long history of Black Americans and their many contributions to society. The first celebration began in 1926 and it has grown […]
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Society’s Assets Announces New Board Chairperson
The Society’s Assets Board of Directors has elected a new Chairperson for 2021. Theresa Gilliland has been a Board member since 2006, serving on the Executive, Community Relations, Scholarship, and […]
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Remembering the Birthday of the Father of the Independent Living Movement in the U.S.
Like so many people of his generation, Ed Roberts (born January 23, 1939) contracted the poliovirus when he was a teen. He survived the illness, but to get around Roberts […]
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At Work with a Mental Health Disability
Society’s Assets is proud to join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and many other organizations in celebrating the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness […]
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Justice Ginsburg Remembered for Important Civil Rights Decision
Society’s Assets joins the nation in mourning the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for social justice and equality. Whether arguing for women’s rights, dignity for the disabled, […]
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Society’s Assets Starts Virtual Group for Individuals with Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions
Society’s Assets is sponsoring a weekly, virtual group called Take a Breather. This group is open to anyone with a disability or mental health condition that is looking for connection, […]
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Society’s Assets Awards Two Scholarships This Month
Society’s Assets awarded two scholarship awards this month. The total amount of the awards, $3000, was generated by the golf outing fundraiser last year. The two recipients are students with […]
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November Marks Home Care and Hospice Month
Society’s Assets has provided home care services since 1974. We celebrate caregivers who tirelessly provide care and services to people of all ages with disabilities and chronic health conditions. These […]
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Society’s Assets Offers Scholarship Awards
Society’s Assets has made applications for the 2020 Scholarship Awards program available. Area high schools and colleges will receive application packets and the public may also obtain an application on […]
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Society’s Assets Joins Broad Effort to Observe October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Society’s Assets wants to share information about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is […]