Connections IRIS Program

10/15/2026

Are you 55 or older and looking for safe, stable, and affordable housing? 🏡

Join us for a 55+ Affordable Housing Event where you can connect with property managers and learn about housing opportunities across Milwaukee County.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 1230 W. Cherry St., Milwaukee

Get personalized support to:
🏡 Explore housing options
🏡 Access affordable housing waitlists and open units
🏡 Complete applications onsite

Pre-register for the event: https://bit.ly/4dyl509

10/12/2026

Today we celebrate history, culture and resilience of our nation's Indigenous People. We honor the land, languages and traditions that have been shared with our communities. We promote ongoing celebration to increase awareness and understanding.

10/10/2026

On this World Mental Health Day we join the promotion of ongoing discussions and reducing stigma surrounding mental health. We unite in the celebration of lived experiences and extending compassion with support for all.

10/08/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day trip! Abilities Travel Club and Ability Adventures are teaming up for the Tour, Tackle, & Taste Trip on Friday, April 16, 2027.

Here is what we have planned for this action-packed day:

Lambeau Field Legendary Hall of Fame Tour: Walk the player tunnel, explore iconic stadium areas, and dive into Green Bay football history.

Packers Pro Shop: Time to shop for gear at the massive pro shop.

Golden Basket Restaurant: Enjoy a delicious home-style lunch featuring classic comfort foods, salads, and diner favorites.

Hefner’s Frozen Custard: Round out the trip in Cedarburg with rich, handcrafted Wisconsin frozen custard and sundaes.

Trip Details & Logistics:

Cost: $95 per participant

Goerkes Corners Park & Ride: Departs at 7:07 am | Returns at 5:59 pm

Good Hope Park & Ride: Departs at 7:45 am | Returns at 5:17 pm

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2027

How to Reserve Your Spot:
Contact Abilities Travel Club at 414-578-0376 / [email protected] or Ability Adventures at 414-436-1862 / [email protected]. Spots will fill fast; reach out today to claim yours!

10/08/2026

We'll be there! Stop by and say HI! What perfect weather to be out and about!

Join the DVC this afternoon. Learn about resources in the Sheboygan community. We will be at Sheboygan South High School from 4-8 pm.

10/07/2026

**ACTION ALERT**
SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE: https://www.regulations.gov/document/CDC-2026-1387-0001

Since 1957, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has done an annual health survey that includes counting how many people have disabilities.

CDC wants to remove many disability-related questions from the survey, including questions that were designed to help make sure people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are counted.

Advocates say the revisions would leave out a question about whether a person’s difficulties with cognition, communication, mobility or other issues originated before the age of 22 as well as questions about challenges learning or completing everyday tasks, all of which were specifically designed to improve identification of people with developmental disabilities." (see linked article below)

“The bottom line: The proposed revisions will make it harder to identify in the data people with disabilities — especially people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” says Lindsay DuBois, a research associate at the nonprofit Human Services Research Institute.

Data collected through the National Health Interview Survey influences federal funding decisions for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and other programs and allows researchers to track health trends among people with disabilities.

Many federal formulas and grant programs rely on federally collected data to estimate how many people with disabilities live in the state and calculate how much money the state should get for programs and groups that support people with disabilities who live there.

Undercounting people with disabilities can result in fewer federal dollars being returned to schools, state agencies and programs, and local communities.

The proposed changes to the survey would begin in 2028 and could affect the information collected about people with disabilities for the next 10 years.

** ACTION STEPS**

1. Submit public comments on the CDC proposal by Oct 20th. You can talk about questions you think should not be removed or should be added to make sure people with I/DD are counted. (Tips to help make your comments)
2. Advocates can make sure their U.S. House member and U.S. Senators know why making sure people with I/DD are accurately counted is important.

Tips to help make your comments:https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Commenting-on-the-NHIS-Survey-Changes-Tips-and-Tricks-September-2026.pdf

Read more about the proposed change: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/10/05/cdc-plans-to-drop-disability-questions-from-federal-health-survey/32208/

10/02/2026

October is a month filled with celebration, and today we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We embrace this opportunity to promote inclusion and ongoing public awareness by highlighting achievements, abilities and contributions in our communities.

10/01/2026

Everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful work, grow professionally, and contribute their unique strengths.

LSS Connections celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month and recognizes the talents, contributions, and achievements people with disabilities bring to workplaces and communities every day.

We value a workforce enriched by unique abilities and experiences and are committed to expanding access to employment opportunities and career success for all.

09/26/2026

Did we need a reason to make a Brady Bunch edit? Probably not... But it's National Brady Bunch Day!!! Our team is made up of some very fun, creative, and amazing people and we will find any way we can to highlight that 😀