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Conversations with Philip Temme: Larissa Tomczak, Quality Services Coordinator

By: Philip Temme, Clerical Assistant   Job Position: Larissa Tomczak started working at TMG in January of 2012, as a Waiver Quality Service Coordinator in the Waiver Quality department. Larissa works with the Children’s Long Term Support Waiver Counties, and the remaining Community Options Program (COP) waiver counties.   Education: Larissa obtained a Bachelor’s degree […]

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Winter Wellness Tips from Human Resources

Brr, it’s cold outside and you feel stuck inside, which can cause sadness, anxiety and stress. Being emotionally and mentally healthy doesn’t mean never going through bad times or experiencing mental problems. We all go through disappointments, loss and change. The ability to recognize and express your emotions helps avoid depression and negative moods. Having […]

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Rules, Changes, Transitions: Things to Know About the Home and Community Based Waiver Settings (HCBS) Rule Requirements

By: Patti Becker, Community Network Specialist   The 2014 HCBS Rule Updates established specific qualities that service settings must have when providing services paid for with dollars from federal waivers like IRIS. Wisconsin, like other states, will be implementing their transition plan through 2019. At that time, the Federal Government could fine Wisconsin DHS if […]

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Resources on Autism

Clinical Services Corner Sue Urban, RN, Director of Clinical Services   This year one of our goals is to get out information to staff that is educational as well as valuable for the work we all do. Given the work we do, understanding Autism is important in order to provide true partnering with an individual […]

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Project SEARCH Expanding throughout Wisconsin

By: Patti Becker, Community Network Specialist   Project SEARCH is a business-led collaboration that enables young adults with disabilities to gain and maintain employment through training and career exploration. A nine to twelve month program, Project SEARCH provides total immersion in a large community business. Students with disabilities are offered a workforce alternative for their […]