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OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (OPD)

Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 North 9th Street Room 307-B Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 278-3932 711 (TRS) fax: (414) 278-3939

Office for Persons with Disabilities Website

DECEMBER 2019

#OneCountyMKE Empowering People I Strengthening Community

Adaptive Curling

Classes!

FREE!

* December 7

* January 11

Wauwatosa

Curling Club

ADAPTIVE CURLING CLASSES @CurlTosa Adaptive Curling classes will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Wauwatosa Curling Club on: December 7, 2019 January 11, 2020

The Adaptive Curling classes will be tailored to fit the ability of each participant so that no one needs to be hesitant to register. You do not need to be a Wauwatosa resident to participate. Class sizes are limited to 16 people. Non-participants are invited to attend to observe and learn about the sport of adaptive curling. You do not need to register to observe. There is no cost, but registration is required to participate. To register, visit https://wauwatosacurlingclub.com/index.php/curling/adaptive-stick-curling.

HOLIDAY TRAIN Please use the link below to access the schedule for the Holiday Train. When there you can click on ‘Wisconsin’ to see when it will be in your area. http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-united-states

WINTERS WONDERS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY Now – January 1 @CountyParks Enjoy a 1.4-mile drive through a holiday lights show (80+ displays) at Boerner Botanical Gardens (9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners WI).

HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL Now – January 1 @MilwDowntown #MKEHolidayLights Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Pere Marquette Park (900 N. Plankinton Ave)!

EIGHT ACCESSIBLE CABINS Buckhorn State Park, Harrington Beach, High Cliff State Park, Kettle Moraine State Forest (Ottawa Lake), Kohler-Andrae, Mirror Lake State Park, Potawatomi State Park & Richard Bong State Recreation Area @WDNR The State Park system will soon begin accepting applications for 2020 to the eight-wheelchair accessible full-size cabins, one each at Buckhorn State Park, Harrington Beach, High Cliff State Park, Kettle Moraine State Forest at Ottawa Lake, Kohler-Andrea State Park, Mirror Lake State Park, Potawatomi State Park and the Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Applications can be received by calling the park you wish to attend (Buckhorn State Park at 608-565-2789, Harrington Beach at 262-285-3015, High Cliff State Park at 920-989-1106, Kettle Moraine State Forest at 262-594-6220, Kohler-Andrae State Park at 920-451-4080, Mirror Lake State Park at 608-254-2333, Potawatomi State Park at 920-746-2890 or Richard Bong State Recreation Area at 262-878-5600), pick them up at any State park or any Department of Natural Resources District office or visit http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/forms/2500/2500-085.pdf . To find out more information about the cabins visit: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/camping/cabin.html

RUSTIC ACCESSIBLE CABINS Blue Mound State Park & Copper Falls State Park The State Park system will soon begin accepting applications for 2020 to the two-wheelchair accessible rustic cabins, one each at Blue Mound State Park & Copper Falls State Park. These cabins are approximately 13’ x 13’ and are designed to accommodate four people. The cabins do not contain a restroom and cooking is only allowed outside in a fire ring. The rustic cabins are designed for people with physical limitations that prohibit them from taking part in traditional camping. Applications can be received by calling the park you wish to attend (Blue Mound State Park at 608-437-5711 V or Copper Falls State Park at 715-274-5123 V), pick them up at any State park or any Department of Natural Resources District office or visit http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/forms/2500/2500-108.pdf To find out more information about the cabins visit: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/camping/rusticcabin.html

MILWAUKEE COUNTY OFFERS AIRA! First County in the Country! @airaio @MKECoOPD Milwaukee County is the first county in the country to offer FREE Aira technology services (to Aira users) at the airport, on public transportation & in destination locations (see list). GENERAL GOVERNMENT Coggs Human Service Building Criminal Justice Facility Milwaukee County Courthouse, + Grounds Milwaukee County Transit System Mitchell International Airport Safety Building Vel Phillips Youth & Family Justice Center PARKS & RECREATION Art Museum Boerner Botanical Gardens, + Grounds Bradford Beach, Beach, Bathhouse, Tiki Huts, North

Point Snack Bar Cathedral Square Park, Grounds Estabrook Park, Beer Garden, + Grounds Forest Exploration Center Grant Park, Grounds Greenfield Park, Cool Waters, + Grounds Hoyt Park, Beer Garden, Pool, + Grounds Humboldt Park, Beer/Wine Garden, Band Shell, +

Grounds Kelly Senior Center, + Grounds Lake Park, Stage, Lighthouse, + Grounds Lincoln Park, Schulz Aquatic Park, + Grounds McKinley Marina, Yacht Club, + Grounds Milwaukee Community Sailing Center Milwaukee County Historical Society Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee Public Museum Mitchell Park, The Domes, + Grounds Pere Marquette Park, Gazebo, + Grounds Sheridan Park, Grounds South Shore Park, Beer Garden, + Grounds Veterans Park, Grounds War Memorial Warnimont Park, Grounds Washington Park, Band Shell, Senior Center, Urban

Ecology Center, + Grounds Wehr Nature Center, + Grounds Whitnall Park, Beer Garden, + Grounds Wil-O-Way Grant, + Grounds Wil-O-Way Underwood, + Grounds Wilson Park, Senior Center, Ice Rink, Pool Wisconsin Avenue Park, Ability Center Offices, +

Grounds Zoofari Conference Center

Get the list of Milwaukee County building / facilities offering free Aira services by visiting the OPD website.

What is Aira? Aira is today’s fastest growing assistive community. One tap of a button instantly connects you with a sighted professional agent who delivers visual assistance anytime and anywhere. Using augmented reality, Aira connects people who are blind or low vision to a trained professional agent who is dedicated to further enhancing their everyday experience – completely hands-free assistance at the touch of a button. To find out more information, including individual pricing plans, equipment, services, etc., contact Aira at 800-835-1934 or visit https://aira.io/ .

SNOW REMOVAL - DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that it is illegal to plow snow into an “accessible parking” stall? Wisconsin law calls for fine of up to $40.00 for the first offense and up to $100.00 for the second and subsequent offenses. WI statute 346.503 Parking spaces for vehicles displaying special registration plates or special identification cards. (2e) The owner or lessee subject to the requirements of sub. (1m) shall keep the parking spaces reserved for vehicles designated under sub. (1m) or (2m) clear of snow and ice in a timely manner and make other reasonable efforts to ensure that the spaces are available for use by a motor vehicle used by a physically disabled person. 346.56 Penalty for violating sections 346.503 to 346.55. (1g) Any person violating s.346.503 (2e) shall forfeit not less than $20.00 nor more than $40.00 for the first offense. For a 2nd or subsequent conviction within 3 years, person shall forfeit not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00.

2020 WIL-O-WAY KEY CARD! Don’t forget to renew your Wil-O-Way Key Card membership. The 2020 application is attached to this newsletter or you can get the application on the OPD Recreation webpage.

Al e r t !

FREE DAYS! Charles Allis Art Museum @CharlesAllis December 4, 1pm-5pm Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum @VillaTerrace December 4, 1pm-5pm Milwaukee Public Museum @MKEPublicMuseum December 5, 9am-8pm Mitchell Park Domes @CountyParks December 5, 9am-5pm Milwaukee Art Museum @MilwaukeeArt December 5, 10am-8pm Milwaukee County Zoo @MilwaukeeCoZoo December 7, 9:30am-4:30pm Milwaukee County Zoo @MilwaukeeCoZoo December 25, 9:30am-2:30pm Milwaukee County Zoo @MilwaukeeCoZoo January 1, 2020, 9:30am-2:30pm Milwaukee County FREE Days

HAPPENING AT THE ZOO! @MilwaukeeCoZoo December 7 Family Free Day Sponsored by North Shore Bank; Media Sponsor: WITI FOX 6 Enjoy special FREE days with friends and family in 2019! Parking & concession fees apply. December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Breakfast & Lunch with Santa Sponsored by Racine Danish Kringles It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy the holiday cheer and spend time having breakfast or lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Breakfast and lunch served both days; advanced reservations required. December 25 through January 1, 2020 Frosty Free Week Sponsored by Metro® by T-Mobile

REPORT AN ACCESSIBILITY ISSUE The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) has an on-line form where you can submit a report of an accessibility issue within Milwaukee County government (buildings, grounds, employment, etc.). You can submit a report by going to the OPD ADA webpage.

FRIGHTFULLY FABULOUS FASHION SHOW One of the most anticipated events that Goodwill holds, in cooperation with the Milwaukee Office for Persons with Disabilities, is the TAP the Potential Fashion Show which has been taking place for many years! This year’s show took place on Friday October 25th at the Wil-O-Way Underwood building that houses our Community Opportunities Club-North in Wauwatosa. Participants from Goodwill Adult Day Programs as well as other day programs in the Milwaukee area, including Easter Seals, Adult Day Services of Southeast Wisconsin, and the Milwaukee Center for Independence, work tirelessly to create one of a kind outfits they can wear proudly as they strut their stuff down the runway! The theme chosen for 2019 was Ghouls and Jewels. The models dressed-up in a variety of costumes from ghosts, witches, and werewolves, to zombie beauty queens, ghost prom, and vampire super models, as well as prom king & queen, masquerade ball, and bridesmaids! All costumes were purchased from Goodwill Store & Donation Centers to support

our mission of providing training and supportive services to individuals with disabilities, as well as recycle clothing and accessories! This event offers fun, skill-building activities for participants and gives our community the opportunity to see what day services programs have to offer! Participants get the chance to express themselves through clothing and the creation of their costumes, help adhere to the designated budget, and work as a team to match their outfits. This also gives Goodwill an amazing opportunity to partner with other agencies in the area and have them join us in celebrating the wonderful contributions of our participants. This year’s event was one for the books. All models, participants, volunteers, guests and staff had a wonderful time cheering on our models as they walked down the runway. Many people are already asking about the theme for next year and participants have been requesting to be models in the next show! Thank you to our community partners for your help and commitment to celebrating this wonderful event! We cannot wait for next year!

LOOKING FOR A HALL? @MKECoOPD Are you looking for a hall for your next function? Would you like to rent a beautiful hall in a woodsy setting near you? If you answered yes, please use the links below (or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 414-278-3930) to check out the Wil-O-Way Grant and Wil-O-Way Underwood facilities. These facilities may be just what you’re looking for. You can even review the facilities, check the calendar, review the guidelines, and apply right on your smartphone.

Wil-O-Way Grant (South Milwaukee)

Wil-O-Way Underwood (Wauwatosa)

Check out the Facility Guidelines & Facility Rentals Calendar. CONFERENCE ROOM – WIL-O-WAY UNDERWOOD Need a meeting place during the day away from work? FREE! Contact us about our conference room at Wil-O-Way Underwood (Wauwatosa). The conference room seats 20, offers a 50” flat screen TV, a whiteboard & WiFi.

OTHER RENTAL FACILITIES – COUNTY PARKS For your special family gathering, community-group event, or business function, you'll find a Milwaukee County Parks site to complement your event. Visit the Park Department “Rent a Venue” webpage here.

OPD / FISERV FORUM TicketPASS! @FiservForum @MKECoOPD The Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) has again joined the Fiserv Forum TicketPASS program! TicketPASS allows employees, friends and family of OPD to purchase single game Bucks tickets, as well as tickets to other select events at the Fiserv Forum at exclusive Friends & Family prices using a unique link and promo code. To access our TicketPASS page, please visit FiservForum.com/TICKETPASS and enter promo code MCOPD. If you have any questions about TicketPASS or anything Bucks related, please contact our personal TicketPASS representative with the Bucks, Andrew O’Herron. He can be reached at AOHerron@Bucks.com or over the phone at 414.908.3760

MARCUS CENTER MC ACCESS @MarcusCenter The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts have teamed up to offer discounted tickets to selected shows for county employees and their families and friends, as well as readers and followers of Handy News & Notes. To access this opportunity, please visit www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess and enter group code “countytix.”

EMPLOYMENT STATS! @BLS_gov The October 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics report: Labor Force Participation Rate Persons w/ disabilities = 33.3% (-2.6%) (34.2%, ‘18) Persons w/ no disabilities = 77.6% (+0.9%) (76.9%, ’18)

Employment – Population Ratio Persons w/ disabilities = 30.7% (-2.2%) (31.4%, ‘18) Persons w/ no disabilities = 75.1% (+1.1%) (74.3%, ’18)

See the current report here: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t06.htm

MCFI OFFERS THERAPEUTIC BATHING, SENSORY EXPERIENCES AND MORE! @MCFISocial The Milwaukee Center for Independence has begun offering add-on services such as therapeutic bathing and pool services as well as multisensory room experiences:

• MCFI therapeutic bathing services in whirlpool tub and Hoyer lift access provide a safe and private way to meet the personal care needs of people of all abilities.

• Aquatic therapy sessions in MCFI’s 90-degree saltwater pool with automatic wheelchair lift can provide relief to people with joint and back pain, arthritis, Parkinson’s, MD, MS, cerebral palsy and more.

• Two safe and engaging multisensory environments either stimulate or calm users of all ages and abilities using bubble tubes, sensory projectors, fiber optics and a ball pool!

For information on any of these services, please contact Nancy Pickett, Senior Director of MCFI LIFE Services, at 414-937-2098 or npickett@mcfi.net. Please visit mcfi.net to learn more about our agency service people with disabilities and disadvantages for more than 80 years.

REC ON DECK NEWSLETTER, REC ROOM CALENDAR, DISCOUNTED TICKET OFFERS, WIL-O-WAY PROGRAMMING & MORE!!! Get access to the latest Rec on Deck newsletter, Rec Room Calendar, discounted ticket offers, Wil-O-Way programming, and much more recreation information by going to the OPD Recreation webpage.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY ON SOCIAL MEDIA! #OneCountyMKE Follow your Milwaukee County government on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest, Linkedin). Get the lists here.

FREE IEP & SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBINARS @wifacets

WI FACETS offers several workshops for families of children with disabilities and those who support them. Registration is required: www.wifacets.org/events, or call 877-374-0511. Requests for reasonable accommodations are needed 2 weeks prior the training. For the most current list of trainings: http://www.wifacets.org/events. BLACK- webinars BLUE – in person trainings RED–telephone workshops. 12/2 WSEMS: Dispute Resolution Options, 12-1 pm 12/4 How to File an IDEA Complaint, 12-1 pm 12/11 The Importance of Family Engagement in Your

Child’s IEP Process, 12-1 pm 12/12 The Journey to Adulthood: What Parents Need

to Know (Spanish), 12-1 pm 12/17 Bullying, 12-1pm 1/6 WSEMS: Mediation, 12-1 pm 1/8 IEP 1: Special Education Basics, 12-12:30 pm 1/15 Shortened School Day, 12-1 pm 1/16 IEP 2: Special Education Referral Process 12-

12:30 pm 1/21 Section 504 – What Parents Need to Know, 12-

1pm 1/22 Mindfulness for Students with Disabilities, 12-

1pm 1/23 Literacy for All (Spanish), 12-1 pm 1/29 Supporting Neuro-diverse Students, 12-1 pm POPULAR WEBINAR RECORDINGS: Resiliency and Self-Care

THIS IS A REMINDER! You are ILLEGALLY PARKED! @MKECoOPD The Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) has a supply of these cards. If you’d like some, please contact Tim at 414-278-3930 or email Tim with your complete name and mailing address.

LIFE NAVIGATORS @LifeNavOrg

Life Navigators Coffee Connections Join us for a Futures Planning Roundtable Are you a parent or family member of an adult with a developmental disability and looking for connections to other caregivers in the community? This monthly group will offer peer support for caregivers age 60 or older and explore topics related to futures planning and long-term care options. Special presentation from Kathleen Oberneder from Crescendo Wealth Who: Aging Family and Caregivers Date & Time: December 10, 10am to 12pm Location: Life Navigators, 7203 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53210 We are located on bus route 22 (four blocks east of N 76th St) RSVP: to Megan by calling our office at 414-774-6255 or at megan@lifenavigators.org . Learn. Support. Connect. Coffee and pastries will be provided. New to the group? Please bring a parent or caregiver with you to your first Life Navigators event.

More Information: Visit http://LifeNavigators.org

Life Navigators Game Night Join us for an evening filled with board games, friendship and prizes. Dinner will be provided. Who: Consumers, Families and Friends Date and Time: December 5, 4pm to 6pm Location: Life Navigators, 7203 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53210 RSVP: by December 2 and you will be entered in a drawing to win fun prizes! Contact Michelle at 414-774-6255 or michelle@lifenavigators.org .

Life Navigators MCTS Freedom on Wheels Presentation Join us for a Milwaukee County Transit System presentation on their Freedom on Wheels program. Learn about transportation options, proper bus etiquette rules, safety and trip planning. Afterwards take a tour of a MCTS bus and enjoy a short bus ride.

Lunch will be provided. Who: Consumers, Families and Friends Date and Time: December 11, 11:30am to 1pm Location: Life Navigators, 7203 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53210 RSVP: by December 9 to Michelle at 414-774-6255 or michelle@lifenavigators.org .

NEW! ADAPTED SWIM LESSONS FOR ADULTS If you’ve ever wanted to learn to swim or be more comfortable in the water, check this out! St. Ann Center is offering adapted swim lessons for adults or children (ages 5 and older) who have a cognitive, physical or developmental disability. Lessons take place in the warm-water, wheelchair-accessible pool at the Stein Campus, 2801 E. Morgan Ave. These are lessons in which the swimmer will work one-on-one with an instructor, to learn swimming skills at their own pace to increase the swimmer’s confidence, be safer in the water and improve swimming skills. Among the skills they will work on: blowing bubbles, submerging under water, floating (front and back), kicking, front crawl and jumping in the water. Water in the pool is a comfortable 89 degrees. Four 30-minute weekly sessions, at a time to be scheduled with the instructor, will cost $80. To learn more, contact Aquatics Director Kristen Schmalfeldt, (414) 977-5015.

ADA INFORMATION ON YOUR SMARTPHONE! Would you like easy access to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, or ADA Resources, or ADA Checklists, or ADA Enforcement Agencies? If you said yes, you can get all that & more by bookmarking our website on your smartphone. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Office-for-Persons-with-Disabilities/ADA

BUCYRUS CAMPUS OPENS OVERNIGHT RESPITE UNIT St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care opens its new Overnight Respite Care Unit at its north side Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave., beginning Friday, Dec. 6, for frail elders, those with dementia and adults with disabilities. “We’ll take very good care of your loved one, so you can get a much-needed break from the physical and emotional demands of caregiving,” said Sr. Edna Lonergan, founder and president of St. Ann Center, adding that respite is crucial for caregivers planning a, business trip, medical procedure or vacation. Lonergan noted the St. Ann Center’s south side campus has operated a successful overnight respite program for 12 years. The Bucyrus Campus overnight respite will initially be open on weekends, from Friday night through Monday morning, and expand as demand increases until it operates seven days a week year-round, as at the Stein. St. Ann Center also offers day care services for frail elders and adults with disabilities. The new unit features nine bed and-breakfast-style rooms with a cozy, homelike feeling. A large gathering room offers a fireplace, large flat-screen TV and nook for reading and playing games; fresh-cooked breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be served in the dining room. Guests can also enjoy a whirlpool bath, with bathing assistance. Neaver C. Walters, director of the new respite care unit, is a registered nurse with experience in hospitals, senior communities, the county’s psychiatric crisis unit and a Milwaukee Police Department district station office, and whose Milwaukee roots are on the north side. “Many caregivers are unaware that respite care exists, let alone in their own neighborhood,” she said. “We want them to know St. Ann Center is here for them, that we understand the demands placed on them, and that we’ll treat their loved ones with empathy and kindness.” Cost will vary, depending on level of care needed. St. Ann Center accepts private pay and payment assistance from Family Care, Community Care, Care Wisconsin, IRIS, Department on Aging and more.

Information on how to apply for overnight respite care can be found online at StAnnCenter.com/respite. To set up a personal tour, call 414-977-5079, or email dtaylor@stanncenter.org.

KWANZAA HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE DEBUTS Get ready for Kwanzaa at a fun holiday boutique of hand-crafted goods from local entrepreneurs, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The St. Ann Center cafe will be open as well. Admission is free, and parking is available in the St. Ann Center property or on the side streets adjoining. Celebrating African heritage, unity, and culture, Kwanzaa runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, with gift-giving and a feast. A different principle is celebrated on each of the seven days. For more information, email gmiller@stanncenter.org, or call (414) 210-2428.

FREE STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS Marquette University’s School of Nursing will offer a free workshop for training on self-empowerment, stress management and building resilience to African-American women, ages 25 to 64, who are caregivers for adults 60 or older and provide support for an adult with one or more health problems. The workshop is from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 7, at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee. Participants will be asked to participate in a focus group afterward. They’ll have a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards at the end of the workshop and will receive a $25 gift card after completing a follow-up interview four weeks after the workshop. The research is to determine how best to help these caregivers manage their stress to improve their health. To register, go to: https://marquette.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88JtU6MH783MpiB?Q_CHL=qr The study is being conducted by Dr. Abiola Keiler, Assistant Professor at Marquette University College of Nursing, (414) 288-8569.

New bench on State St. & 72nd St.

Newly installed bus shelter on 6th Street &

Highland Avenue

LET MCTS BE YOUR FREEDOM ON WHEELS IN 2019 @RideMCTS Happy Holidays! With the arrival of winter, temperatures and snowflakes are falling and soon enough, the mounds will be piling up! The white fluff is fun to play in, but not fun to travel in, especially when neighbors forget to shovel or salt their sidewalks. MCTS gives a friendly reminder and encourages all riders and residents to spread the word on the importance of snow removal at bus stops, as well as sidewalks and curb ramps. Keeping the ice and snow clear is crucial to people who have difficulty with mobility, as well as strollers and carts. The lack of a cleared path can prevent someone from even leaving their home, so remember to shovel and salt!! New Shelter & Benches In late November, a new shelter was installed at the southbound bus stop on 6th Street & Highland Avenue. The shelter will be available to passengers travelling to and from MATC and Fiserv Forum on Routes 40U, 42U, 80 & 143. Wauwatosa has also been busy installing amenities at many bus stops in the community. Ten new benches have been installed on Wisconsin Avenue and State Street. MCTS Route Changes MCTS schedule and planning departments are constantly looking to make the fixed route system more efficient in terms of cost and service. Effective January 5th, 2020, Routes 12, 14, 35, 55, 80 & 143 will be adjusted.

• Route 12: -Hampton branch will be extended to 124th St. (Butler), will no longer layover at Luther Manor on 92nd St. -Teutonia branch trips via Florist-Sherman/N. 43rd-Good Hope eliminated (replaced by Route 35). -Teutonia branch will be extended to 66th St. & Brown Deer Rd. (replacement for 276). -Cherrywood Lane will no longer be served; Schroeder Ln. is the new turnaround point.

• Route 14: -Southbound service on Muskego-Bow eliminated; routing will remain on Cesar Chavez Dr. and bus stop will move far-side at Greenfield Ave.

• Route 35: -Extended with weekday/Saturday limited service to Aurora Medical facility at 3003 W. Good Hope Rd. -Southern end routing reconfigured with new layover location adjacent to Speedway station on Loomis & Howard Ave. Route will make a clockwise loop via Morgan Ave, Point Terrace, Loomis Rd. & 35th St.

• Route 55: -East end layover location added at Lipton & Armour; reduced service to Lake Dr.

• Routes 80: -New layover location on north side of Centennial Dr. at Target. -Service on Forest Hill, Liberty and Puetz east of Howell Avenue will be eliminated, route will primarily serve Howell Ave. -On weekends, 6th Street between Rawson and Drexel will not be served, but Drexel Town Square will be.

• Route 143: -Service to Grafton and Port Washington Park & Ride Lots eliminated. Saukville, Grafton Commons and Cedarburg Park & Ride stops still being served.

Service on the following routes will be eliminated in the 2020 budget.

• Routes 17, 42U, 219, 223, 276 To learn more about how we can help make you become an independent transit user, give our travel trainers a call @ 414-343-1711. Or, if you see any barriers that need the attention of the Bus Stop Barrier Remover, please contact Chris Fox at 414-937-3256, or cfox@mcts.org

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HAPPENINGS AT ST ANN CENTER @StAnnCenter Caregiver Support Group (Stein Campus) Wednesday, Dec. 4 & Dec. 18 | 1:30-3 pm Chapel, Stein Campus, 2801 E. Morgan Ave. Caregivers meet to share experiences difficulties, insights and resources in this free support group. They laugh and cry over what is happening in their lives and accept each other fully. No registration is necessary. If you can’t attend, but want to talk about your situation, contact Rodican Rose at (414) 210-2490. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group (Bucyrus Campus) Friday, Dec 6 | 1 pm - 2:30 pm Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. Caregivers meet to share experiences, difficulties, insights and resources with each other in this free support group. They laugh and cry over what is happening in their lives; they accept each other fully. Come and experience how good it is to be understood. If you cannot attend but wish to talk about your situation, contact Tony Phillips, (414) 210-2490. Caroling along North Avenue Friday, Dec. 13 | 11 am – 1pm Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. Sponsored by Business Improvement District (BID) 32, this third annual caroling party begins with hot chocolate and cookies at St. Ann Center, before proceeding east to 17th Street to carol at businesses along North Avenue. Ald. Russell W. Stamper II, BID Chairperson Sharon Adams and St. Ann Center President Sr. Edna Lonergan invite adults and children from throughout the neighborhood to join the fun family outing. For more information, email jjansen@stanncenter.org or call (414) 977-5031. Parkinson’s Support Group (Bucyrus Campus) Friday, Dec. 13 | 1-2:30 pm Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. If you are living with Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who is, consider joining this free support group. Topics include brain stimulation surgery, progress in medicine and exercises that can help with symptoms. Questions are always encouraged; snacks and beverages are always served. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Tony Phillips, (414) 210-2490. Family Caregiver Support Group for Women – NEW! Friday, Dec. 20 | 1-2:30 pm Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. If you are caring for a child or adult with a disability, medical needs or aging issues…who is caring for you? This free discussion and support group offers women who are family caregivers a little breathing space and a chance to talk. This is an opportunity to develop friendships, share feelings with others who understand,

receive emotional support and discussion solutions to caregiving issues. For more information, contact Tony Phillips, (414) 210-2490. Family Fun Night at the Pool Friday, Dec. 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. Aquatic Center, Stein Campus, 2801 E. Morgan Ave. Feeling that pre-winter chill? Warm up in our wheelchair-accessible pool, where it's always 88 degrees, or relax in our hot tub spa. Just $5/swimmer, or $20 for a family of 5. Children 2 and younger swim free. Kids under 10 always need an adult in the water with them. Call ahead to learn if there are any last-minute closures: 414-977-5015. All closures are posted on voicemail. Please enter using aquatic center doors on the west side of the building. To learn more: https://stanncenter.org/community/aquatic-center/ Parkinson’s Support Group (Stein Campus) Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. Board Room, Stein Campus, 2801 E. Morgan Ave. If you are living with Parkinson’s Disease or know someone who is, consider joining this support group. Topics include brain stimulation surgery, progress in medicine and exercises that can help with symptoms. Questions are always encouraged; snacks and beverages are always served. No registration is necessary. For more information, call Kathy Jaap at (414) 212-8255. Holiday Closures Both campuses of St. Ann Center will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. for the Christmas. The Stein Campus respite center will remain open.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY HAS JOB OPENINGS @MKECountyDHR Would you like to work for Milwaukee County? The County is always looking for good people for the open positions. Click on the link below to see the list of current openings. Current Openings DECA Program

EmploymentResource ExpoTuesday December 3rd, 20192:30-6:30 p.m. Zoofari Conference Center10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Broadscope Disability Services will be hosting an expo event that will offer targeted support to youth aged 14-24 with differing abilities in connecting with employment focused community resources.

This event includes:

Seminars and Workshops • Mock interviews • Resume Building- Develop an on-site resume • Dressing for Success . Employer Panel • Open discussion with local employers and business owners • Discussions include: -Common interview mistakes -What employers look for in candidates -Information & advice from successful business owners and employers. -Mentoring and input from other job seekers who have navigated similar situations

Resource Vendor Booths • Provide education and resources about employment opportunities. • Meet with prospective employers.

Info Tables Bottomless Closet Life Navigators Milwaukee County DSD Associated Bank US Bank WASA - Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (And more...)

Refreshments • Door Prizes

Questions? Call Joe Hapka(414)-329-4514

Save on Off Broadway tickets with this Discount Purchase Opportunity!

Instructions for ordering:1) Go to: www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess2) Create your Login using your Group Code:

countytix3) Order your tickets at substantial discounts!

*Ticket locations may be substituted due to high demand.Specific seat locations are not given, it is not a live sale.Tickets are assigned on a best available basis.Not valid on previously purchased tickets.No exchanges or refunds.Please specify any special needs or requests in the additionalcomments box at the bottom of the order page.

Please contact Keri Hough at:414-273-7121 ext. 213 or

khough@marcuscenter.orgfor more information.

December 5-15 , 2019

Milwaukee’s newest annual holiday musical, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ song play is a testament to the power of gospel music, telling the classic story of the Nativity through a combination of African American scripture, poetry, dance, and song. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is directed by Malkia Stampley and features a talented, all local cast and crew.

Each year, Stampley inspires social change through acknowledgement of a current community issue through perfor-mance prologue and post-performance audience engagement. “I allow a social issue that affects Milwaukee and the national community to be a guide as I stage the production. I like to think of it as a backdrop, a seed that will grow on its own once you leave the stage” says Stampley. She adds, “Our production takes place today, in a city like Mil-waukee, so I also ask myself every year ‘is this relevant?’

Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

Instructions for ordering:1) Go to: www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess2) Create your Login using your Group Code:

countytix3) Order your tickets!

Please contact Keri Hough at:414-273-7121 ext. 213 or

khough@marcuscenter.orgfor more information.

*Ticket locations may be substituted due to high demand.Specific seat locations are not given, it is not a live sale.Tickets are assigned on a best available basis.Not valid on previously purchased tickets.No exchanges or refunds.Please specify any special needs or requests in the additionalcomments box at the bottom of the order page.

Save 15% on tickets to Milwaukee Ballet

Marcus CenterDowntown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Ballet’sThe NutcrackerDecember 7-26, 2019

Nicole Teague-Howell and Garrett Glassman. Photo Eric Olson

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Allwell is contracted with Medicare for HMO, HMO SNP and PPO plans, and with some state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Allwell depends on contract renewal. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Allwell complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Allwell: • Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats). • Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters and information written in other languages. If you need these services, contact Allwell’s Member Services at: 1-877-935-8024, (TTY: 711). From October 1 to March 31, you can call us 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From April 1 to September 30, you can call us Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A messaging system is used after hours, weekends, and on federal holidays. If you believe that Allwell has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance by calling the number above and telling them you need help filing a grievance; Allwell’s Member Services is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201, 1-800-368-1019 (TDD: 1-800-537-7697). Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

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2020 Wil-O-Way Key Card The Wil-O-Way Key Card is a product of the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Wil-O-Way Recreation Program. Membership in the Wil-O-Way Key Card program expands recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities at a reduced or no cost. Yearly Membership runs from January 1st – December 31st ALL communication by EMAIL ONLY!!!

KEY CARD MEMBERSHIP ($25)

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• Discounted / free ticket offers to Admirals, Bucks, Brewers, Milkmen, & Wave games

• Wil-O-Way Recreation Program Discounts

• Discounted ticket offers to other local / special events

• Monthly emails regarding additional recreational opportunities

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