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North Country Independent Living empowers people with disabilities. The mission is broad based, allowing North Country Independent Living to respond to a variety of needs. The philosophy promotes people with disabilities being active participants in daily living and being given the same opportunities and choices as others. This philosophy is promoted through consumer choice and control. People with disabilities are active participants within the agency. The majority of the Board of Directors and staff are people with disabilities.
North Country Independent Living would like to hear from people living in Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties who are in need of Personal Care services. Examples of Personal Care Services would include assistance with dressing, bathing and eating. North Country Independent Living would like to develop a Personal Care Program and we need your input! Please call Gloria at (715)392-9118 or toll free 1-800-924-1220.
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Friends of North Country, The Governors budget calls for a 56% cut in state general purpose revenue (GPR) to Independent Living Centers (ILC’s). Each ILC receives both state and federal base funds, each with varying rules for distribution and flexibility. The combined effect is likely a 30% cut to North Country’s base funding! Wisconsin will receive some federal assistance through the efforts of Rep Dave Obey. We don’t know how much however the current formula driven distribution would represent a small increase for North Country as we receive a small portion of federal funds. This will cause severe cuts to our abilities to provide core services for consumers. This comes in a time when our core services are needed the most. Every aspect of consumer’s existence is affected by the economy. Consumers are against the wall with the economy. Demand for service is increasing from consumers. Also the advent of family care requires more from us assisting consumers, providers, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Managed Care organization, etc. This cut to our base is permanent which means future budget considerations will start at the reduced level. We are trying to get the ILC cuts considered a lapse in service which would recognize the original figure in future budget consideration. I would ask you to contact your legislators and voice your support of Independent Living and North Country and express the need for these services. If you have a story about how IL or North Country affected your life, please tell it to your legislator in a phone call, letter, e-mail or consider testifying at the Joint Finance Committee listening session in Ashland on March 28th or hearing in Eau Clair on March 27th. Contact info is on the next page. If some GPR can be restored that would be wonderful. To have the cut considered a lapse in funding vs a cut to base would be helpful in the future.
John Nousaine Director
North Country Legislative Contacts Representative Gary Sherman 608-266-7690,
Rep.Sherman@legis.state.wi.us Representative Nick Milroy, 608-266-0640.
Rep.Milroy@legis.state.wi.us Representative Mary Hubler, 608-266-2519.
Rep.Hubler@legis.state.wi.us Representative Anne Hraychuck, 608-267-2365.
Rep.Hraychuk@legis.state.wi.us Senator Bob Jauch, 608-266-3510.
Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Federal Legislators Representative Dave Obey, 202-225-8135 Senator Herb Kohl, 202-224-5653,
senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov Senator Russ Feingold 202-224-5323,
russell_feingold@feingold.senate.gov
WHAT ARE YOUR NEEDS? The Independent Living Centers in Wisconsin provide services on behalf of persons with disabilities. Please help us address your needs by completing this survey:
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