Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, Inc. (RFW) is a statewide nonprofit membership association located in Madison , Wisconsin. Our members consist of over 50 organizations and other individuals dedicated to addressing the employment, residential and community support needs of people with disabilities or other daily living challenges. RFW provides leadership, advocacy, education and other services to its members and works to build strong partnerships between community rehabilitation programs, public policy makers and the community of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Visit one of the following for more information about what's happening at RFW:

Legislative Advocacy | Training and Education | Membership Information.

What's New:

• Tom Lutzow, Ph.D., Sinikka Santala and Senator Dave Hansen receive RFW Leadership Awards!
  
  
• 2008 Rehabilitation and Transition Post-Conference resources now available!
  
  
• Registration now available for the 2008 Rehabilitation and Transition Conference!
  
  
• 2008 PDS Seminars Announced! Please visit the Training and Education
  section of the website for more information about RFW's exciting Professional Development Seminars!
  
  
• RFW 2007 Annual Report now available!
  
  
• Tax Credit Legislation Passed! RFW's Business Tax Credit bill was passed and signed into law by the Governor on October 26, 2007 after the Legislature and the Governor came to an agreement on the state budget. For more information, visit RFW's Tax Credit Summary Page.
  
  
• News from CARF: ECS Debuts Standards for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Self-Directed Budgets

• State Use Boards’ Annual Fair Market Price Review: The Wisconsin State Use Board approved the Annual Fair Market Price for Statewide and Agency Contracts at its July 12, 2007 meeting.
  
  
• Cruise into the Future with us...Thanks for attending the 2007 Rehabilitation & Transition Conference. You can find conference resources, visit our sponsors or our online exhibit hall!

• Scoop Newsletter: RFW Scoop: Summer 2007. This newsletter provides articles and resources for professionals in the field of providing services to individuals with disabilities.

Join our association in 2008! If you are an organization, person or professional dedicated to addressing the employment, residential and community support needs of people with disabilities or other special needs, join our association today! RFW provides leadership, advocacy, education and other services to its members and works to build strong partnerships between community rehabilitation programs, public policy makers and the community of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Find out more...

2008 Rehabilitation & Transition Conference

Please join us for the 2008 Rehabilitation & Transition Conference on April 9-11 at The American Club in Kohler. This year we will be "Blasting Off to the Stars" and taking a look at the future of the industry with sessions in exciting tracks, such as: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Employment, Collaborative Partnerships, Mid-Management, Ethics, Best Practices, Transition and Special Interest.

Professional Development Seminars

Rehabilitation For Wisconsin, Inc. (RFW) is pleased to offer its members and other organizations and individuals involved in the rehabilitation community, professional development seminars (PDS). These half-day to full-day seminars include a lively blend of presentations, interactive activities, discussions on ethics and professional boundaries, best practices, and strategies for balancing competing principles, values, and priorities. For more information about these seminars and other upcoming training events, visit the following link: Training and Education.

RFW Member Benefit: Grassroots Training

In 2007, RFW continues to provide educational opportunities to members about how to unite people with disabilities, employees, guardians, and other disability advocates and how to build relationships with their elected officials. RFW is offering free grassroots training to members. We will hold the training at the location and date of your choice. Fill out a Grassroots Training Form and return it to the RFW office if you are interested in having us coordinate an event with your organization. Contact Mike Kirby with questions at mkirby@rfw.org or 608-244-5310.

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