Celebrating Wisconsin’s Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Network (ADILN) Professionals

WHEREAS; Wisconsin residents of all ages, including aging and older adults and individuals 
with disabilities, deserve to live with dignity, security, independence, and a positive quality of 
life; and

WHEREAS; a robust network of aging and disability resource centers, independent living 
centers, area agencies on aging, aging units, Older Americans Act program providers, and Tribal 
program partners provides Wisconsinites with reliable and objective information and advice, 
advocacy, and assistance to access services and supports throughout the course of their lives; and

WHEREAS; by helping individuals understand and evaluate options, make informed decisions, 
and find local resources, and by offering important programs and services in communities, 
Wisconsin’s aging, disability, and independent living network professionals streamline access to 
resources, strengthen community connections, and create pathways to maximal health and well-being; and

WHEREAS; this network of professionals advocates for an age- and disability-friendly 
Wisconsin, where programs and policies in education, research, public health, healthcare 
systems, home and community-based care, public spaces, and workplaces serve and support all 
individuals as they age and live with disabilities; and

WHEREAS; this month, the state of Wisconsin joins individuals and organizations across the 
state, including the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, in celebrating aging, disability, 
and independent living network professionals for their many contributions to communities across 
the state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Evers, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as
AGING, DISABILITY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING NETWORK PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION MONTH throughout the State of Wisconsin and I commend this observance to all our state’s residents.