The objective of this meeting is to explore the coordination of care and collaboration of efforts for providers and parents of children with ASD/DD. They will also discuss resources to further support children with special healthcare needs.
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Families with children with special needs are provided free memberships at Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee.
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The Survival Coalition’s 2012 Wisconsin Legislative Report Card summarizes the recent legislative session and shows how it impacts the disability community in Wisconsin.
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The first Wisconsin Integrated Employment Summit is open to everyone. The summit will provide an overview of innovative employment practices and success stories from throughout the state of Wisconsin that are improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
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This newsletter from the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities provides information on a variety of topics such as the summer festival season, severe weather safety tips, distribution of tickets to area sports events, disability-related topics and reports on the introduction of new services. Check out the May issue!
http://county.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/User/tochnikowski/HNN/12MayIssuesAds.pdf
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WRETCHES & JABBERS; A DISABILITY FILM
Sunday, May 6th at 2:0
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State St., Madison, WI
We promise it will change your thinking about disability forever. The two men who star in the film, Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Thresher will be here for the showing and will be available for questions afterward. It's a beautifully done film by Academy Award winning documentary film maker, Gerardine Wurtzburg. The original soundtrack stands on its own, written by J. Ralph and features artists such as Nora Jones, Carole King, Steven Stills, and Judy Collins.
Tickets are $10 at the door, and can be reserved ahead of time by emailing gdjacob@sbcglobal.net.
For more information contact: Kim Turner at kimturner@optionsmadison.com or 608-249-1585 or go to: www.wretchesandjabbers.org
LET’S GET TO WORK GRANT
The WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals through the Let’s Get to Work grant. Let’s Get to Work is seeking up to four Wisconsin high schools interested in a professional development project focused on improving the employment outcomes of their students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) ages 15 to 17. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $15,000 in the first year (with an option of continuing on a step-down payment basis for up to three years) and will work closely with a Coaching Team that provides training and technical assistance in a variety of employment-related areas.
Application Deadline: May 23, 2012
For more details, please review the RFP, which can be found at http://www.dawninfo.org/news4/assets/content//Lets%20Get%20to%20Work%202012%20RFP.pdf
THE NATIONAL SERVICE TO EMPLOYMENT PROJECT: A PATH TO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WEBINAR
May 9, 2012 – 3:00-4:00pm EDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/160312210
National service programs like AmeriCorps and Senior Corps (sometimes called the domestic Peace Corps) provide a non-traditional way to experience personal growth, professional growth, and growth as a community member. This AAIDD webinar will familiarize you with the National Service to Employment Project (NextSTEP), which has a focus on service as a path to competitive employment for people with disabilities. Join the NextSTEP staff to learn about policy demonstration findings on service inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities and practical ways to get involved with national service as a path to employment activities.
BULLYING ESSAY CONTEST
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof announced an essay contest inviting students ages 14 through 19 to write an essay of up to 500 words about bullying, being bullied, witnessing bullying or ideas about how to address this issue. The contest is being held in partnership with The New York Times Learning Network and the national magazine Teen Ink. The prize winners will have excerpts from their essays published in Kristof's column or blog. To apply, go to TeenInk.com/KristofContest.
2012 YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
June 25-29 and July 16-20, 2012
Sponsored by: IndependenceFirst and WI FACETS
For high school students with disabilities who are interested in becoming leaders and advocates for themselves and others with disabilities.
A FREE summit all about leadership, advocacy, college, careers, and healthy relationships.
Meet other teens and learn how to plan for your future.
June 25th-29th in Milwaukee
At IndependenceFirst:
540 S 1st Street
Milwaukee 53204
Or
July 16th-20th in Waukesha
Exact location TBA
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Application must be accepted and limited to 20 students for each date.
For more information or for an application call: Alie Kriofske Mainella at 414-226-8112
WISCONSIN YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
Edgewood College, Madison, WI
June 17-22, 2012
The 11th Annual Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (WI YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities. It provides training in leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness to approximately 25 students with disabilities from throughout the state of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum is for: Students who show leadership potential by being active in their school and community, Students who have a disability (physical, learning, cognitive, emotional, and sensory), Wisconsin residents, Students who are currently sophomores, juniors or seniors
There is NO CHARGE to attend the YLF. Applications are due by April 16th.
For further information or for an application please contact:
Joe Mielczarek Coordinator – YLF (715) 573-2671 mielczarj@yahoo.com
WI FACETS WEBINAR & PHONE TRAININGS
May 3
IEP Part 1, 7-8pm
May 9
Getting & Keeping the First Job, 7-8pm
May 10
Como Slucionar Desacuerdos en la Educacion Especial, 12-1pm
May 15
Serving on Groups that Make Decisions: A Guide for Families Guidebook, 3-4pm
May 15
IEP Part II, 7-8pm
May 17
Dispute Resolution Options, 7-8pm
May 19
Milw. Center Group: Community Resources, WI FACETS Office, 10:30-11:30
May 19
Urban Autism Support Group, WI FACETS Office, 12-1pm
May 24
Facilitacion de IEPs, Spanish Phone Workshop, 12-1pm
May 26
Grupo de Autismo: Agencias Comunitarias, WI FACETS Office, 10-12pm
To register for any of these telephone workshops or for more information call 877-374-0511 or e-mail Sandra McFarland at smcfarland@wifacets.org. All of the above workshops are a toll-free call to participate. Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed.
ASAN INVITES AUTISTIC COLLEGE STUDENTS TO AUTISM CAMPUS
INCLUSION LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network with the help of the Mitsubishi Electric American Foundation is launching a new program for Autistic college students. In August 2012, ASAN will be inviting 13-18 Autistic students to participate in the Autism Campus Inclusion leadership training. Drawing from the Navigating College handbook and the Empowering Autistic Leaders booklet scheduled for release in early 2012, participants will learn valuable skills to affect systems change in their individual campuses and increase
their own skills in self-advocacy and self-help.
If you are a current college undergraduate student who identifies on the Autism Spectrum, including Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, with a strong interest in the Disability Rights and Autistic Rights movements, we invite you to apply for this leadership training. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a higher education institute or college in the US with at least one year left after completion of the leadership training.
If you have and questions or comments contact Melody Latimer at mlatimer@autisticadvocacy.org or visit: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/ASAN-Invites-Autistic-Students-to-Participate-in-Leadership-Training.html?soid=1104220830834&aid=S09w4EH1lyA for the full brochure.
CHILDREN COME FIRST CONFERENCE AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT
May 3-4, 2012
American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee
Adults and Youth ages 14-24 join together to design action plans to improve youth mental health in Wisconsin.
On-line registration at www.wifamilyties.org.
RACINE COUNTY SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FAIR
May 4, 2012
Waterford High School
Call Kathy Merlo at 763-0214 ext 211 or e-mail kmerlo@basd.k12.wi.us for more information
A TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH ON TRANSITION:
WHAT’S AFTER HIGH SCHOOL - TRAINING ON TRANSITION
May 10, 5:30 - 8:30 PM (5:00 registration and dinner is included)
Middleton Alternative Senior High School (MASH) - Commons Area,
2429 Clark St., Middleton, WI 53562
Don’t miss this FREE informative training on transition to adult life for youth with special needs/disabilities! This training is ideal for families who have youth ages 14-21 and providers who work with you/youth adults. Youth are encouraged to attend the transition training with their family. Topics include: envisioning a youth’s future in the community; the role of schools; long term supports; vocational resources; transitioning to adult health care; guardianship and other legal options; advocacy; and the fundamentals of self-determination.
To register Go to http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/cte/calendar/ or call Waisman Resource Center (608) 265-8955 or e-mail Sbreitbach@Waisman.Wisc.Edu
For more details about the training go to: http://www.fvofwi.org/training.html or call Barbara at 608-220-9598 or Lynn@fvofwi.org
WISCONSIN’S INVESTMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – OPEN FORUM
Thursday May 10 from 12:30 – 4:45pm
Madison Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4402 E. Washington Ave. Madison
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ has rescheduled the Open Forum on May 10th. There will be a rich array of topics and speakers, please come and invite a colleague to come too. The meeting is free of charge and open to anyone interested and invested in Early Childhood in Wisconsin.
Go to: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5mhgzqbae304f54&llr=p7ns7zcab to read more about it and to register or contact Kia LaBracke, Wis. Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) at klabracke@wiaap.org , 262 490 9075.
CREATING THE VISION: DARE TO DREAM TRANSITION WORKSHOP
5:00-8:00
Tuesday, May 15th
Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. (NE corner of highways 50 & 45) Bristol, WI
Please join us for an evening of learning and conversation about transitioning to adult life in your community. We encourage parents, students, (6th grade to age 21 is recommended) and educators to attend together to learn and plan for the future.
This is a free workshop and includes dinner.
Registration is required.
For further information or to register please contact: Sharon Anderson at: sanders7@cesa2.k12.wi.us or 262-473-1452
JOIN LAAF TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE TAMALES
“LAAF” Latin American Adoptive Families of Wisconsin. Visit the LAAF site for upcoming events and ways to connect with other Latin Families who have adopted. Also read their Newsletter at their site at: http://www.laafwi.org/
Upcoming Event: How to Make Tamales
Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 – 12:00pm
Pilar’s La Mexicana Store, 328 Center St., Lake Geneva
Join in for a fun cooking adventure and learn how to make tamales.
RSVP to Brigette Kutschma at 262-903-2966 or email to bkutschma@yahoo.com
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS-FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS
Monday, May 21st, 2012
5:00-8:00pm
(Dinner & activities included)
Oregon Office Building
State Bank of Cross Plains
744 N. Main St.
Oregon, WI
The workshop is for parents, educators, & community members who are interested in working together to support your community school and school district. We encourage you to bring a team that includes as many of these stakeholders as possible.
There is no charge for this workshop but registration is required. Please contact Sharon Anderson at sanders7@cesa2.k12.wi.us or call 262-476-1452 to register.
EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT
May 22nd from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.
Back for 2012 and beyond Integrated Employment Events will be starting up again with a Super Summit. Highlights will include:
Overview of Employment Projects Around the State
Employment Success Stories
Innovative Practices Being Implemented
Look for more information coming soon to: www.wi-bpdd.org
COORDINATION OF CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD/DD
May 24, 2012 from 8:15am – 12:15pm
Appleton, WI
Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities.
Or check website at www.waisman.wisc.edu/connections.
ADHD: ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL –
INTERVENTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADHD AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 8:00-3:30
UW Whitewater Campus
Connor University Center
www.uww.edu/campus-info/map-and-directions
Please join us as WI FACETS and UW-Whitewater’s Department of Special Education collaborate to present a Regional Special Education Conference for parents and professionals. Sessions include: ADHD 101, Intro to CHADD Parent Program, Understanding the Brains of learners with ADHD, ADHD and the Autism Connection, Transition to work for persons with ADHD, Social & Emotional skills for individuals with ADHD
All materials and lunch will be provided to participants at no cost.
To register, contact Sandra McFarland at: 877-374-0511; or smcfarland@wifacets.org or on line at www.wifacets.org/events
WRIGHTS LAW TEN TIPS: HOW TO USE IDEA 2004 TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S SPECIAL EDUCATION
This page on Wrights Law offers tips for using IDEA 2004 to ensure a more effective IEP for your child. See the tips at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/art/10.tips.steedman.htm
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (NASP)
NASP offers an informative piece that helps parents understand RtI. RtI is something we are all learning about and parents will find this article very informative. It includes definitions, terms and components of RtI explained in plain language. Find it at:
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/factsheets/rtiprimer.aspx
GET READY TO READ
This is a free resource for parents of four year olds going into k-5 the next year. Games, webinars, and tips for parents are only some of the resources you will find on this site.
http://www.getreadytoread.org/
HOT TOPIC: SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT IN SCHOOLS
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides guidance for school districts regarding seclusion and restraint. Both are very hot topics in school-based programs and should only be used as a last resort by staff trained in a program such as CPI’s - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. WI DPI offers directives for the use of seclusion and restraint in Special Educational Programs which includes sample forms for specific documentation of incidents. In addition to the directives, there is also information on how to include physical restraint and seclusion in a child’s IEP. Read more about this hot topic at: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/sbseclusion.html
THINK COLLEGE WI WEBSITE
“Think College WI” website is “live” at http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/thinkcollege/. The goal of the site is to be as current as possible so that postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities continue to expand across out state. Also, if you know a student who would enjoy being featured in their “Featured Students” section, please let them know. They want to share stories of high school students interested in college and the experiences of current or former students. Contact Molly Cooney, Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison, Waisman Center, at 608-890-1688 with any ideas or suggestions.
HEALTH WATCH WISCONSIN WEBSITE
HealthWatch Wisconsin is an organization devoted to improving health care and health coverage in Wisconsin.
Visit it at: http://www.healthwatchwisconsin.org.
WRIGHTS LAW: TRANSITION, TRANSITION SERVICES, TRANSITION PLANNING
This site includes articles, cases, and FREE publications to prepare students with
disabilities and their families for life. http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.index.htm
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5/2 WHAT: Wisconsin Rapids –Dances
WHEN: 1st Wednesday of Month.
Please call Bonnie for more
information - 715- 886-3689
5/3 WHAT: Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center- Parent Networking Meeting
WHEN: 5:15-6:15
Topic: Summer Camps/Activities -
WHERE: Marshfield Public Library
715-650-0820 - always best to call Tonya-
Free and Open to the public - NOT just Marshfield School District parents
5/3 WHAT: Autism Society of Central Wisconsin Diet and nutrition for those on the spectrum and beyond.
WHEN: 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau
Do you wish you could open your freezer and dinner would magically be there? Liz Chiapuzio, a local Wildtree Team Leader will show us how to make this dream reality even for non-gluten meals. Jenifer Wilhelm will talk about Sprectrum products, Spectrum is especially beneficial for children who need neurological, metabolic, or digestive support, and these kids love it!!
5/5 WHAT: A Thinking Guide to Inclusive Childcare
WHEN: 9-12pm
WHERE: Marshfield.
Mark Sweet will share ideas and strategies to support child care staff in developing childcare practices that consider the needs of individual children and promote an inclusive experience for families and children. Included in the guide are tools to be used by child care staff to encourage conversations between staff and parents, among staff, and between supervisors and staff. This opportunity is for Parents, Childcare providers, people who care about kids.
http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/thinking-guide-to-inclusive-child-care.pdf
5/5 WHAT: Jigsaw 6K (3.7 mi) Run/Walk. Goal is to raise
funds and awareness in support of the greater autism community of central WI.
WHEN: Registration 8:30-10:00, with raffle sales taking place at that time as well. 9:30 kids run with games and activities for the kids following the run.
WHERE: South Wood County Park. 6411 South Park Rd, WR 1/4 mile kids run for kids 12 and under.
REGISTRATION: $20 for the run and $15 for the kids.
www.jigsawrun.org or e-mail Heather@jigsawrun.org
5/6-7/12 WHAT: NAMI Wisconsin Annual conference-
WHERE: Holiday Inn and Convention Center - Stevens Point.
"Let NAMI Point the Way”.
namiwisconsin.org 800-236-2988.
Limited scholarships for members & non-members.
5/7 & 5/10 WHAT: The Wisconsin Early Care and Education Physical Activity Training physical activity for YoungStar. Introduction to Active Early: A WI Guide for Improving Childhood Physical Activity for providers.
WHEN: 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Stevens Point YMCA
Phone: (715) 423-4114 or (800) 628-8534
ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org
5/8 WHAT: FRC: Identifying Early Childhood Delays
WHEN: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Marshfield Public Library
PRESENTED BY: Tonya Glamann,
5/15 WHAT: Final sign Language class this year
WHEN: 5:30 - 7:00
WHERE: Grant School LMC Marshfield, WI
Martha Lau, Educational Interpreter,
Washington School 715-387-1238
laum@marshfield.k12.wi.us
5/15 WHAT: Darkness to Light - is a sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize and reach responsibly to child sexual abuse.
WHEN: 6-9pm
CCR&R CW 715-423-4114/800-628-8534 www.ccrrcw.org What Topics are Covered in Stewards of Children (Darkness to Light)?
5/31 WHAT: Autism Support Group of Central Wisconsin Stevens Point Group
WHEN: 6:30 pm
WHERE: Stevens Point Public Library
Lower Level Contact Lori 715-344-4524
TOPIC: Cellular phone tracking systems info Presented by a rep from US Cellular Lifeline 360.
5/23 WHAT: PIER Coffee A Parent Networking Opportunity for families who have children with special needs, cognative/physcial/develomenal/medical/behavioral
WHEN: 11:00 - 1:30
WHERE: Midstate Independent Living -conference rm
3262 Church Street, Suite 1
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Call Pam - if you would like to carpool from Wisconsin Rapids... 715-423-7182
Follow up on:
Observing your child's classroom
4/25 presentation on Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention
Planning for Fall?
What topics you would like more information on?
Community Resources? Activities? Setting the
course for your child/youth/adult w/special
needs' Future?
5/24 WHAT: Asperger's Support Group of Wisconsin Rapids A branch of Autism Support Group of Central Wisconsin
WHEN: 6-8 pm
WHERE: Holly's House -
3031 14th St S, Wisconsin Rapids,
WildTree Party -GFCF - gluten free casseine
free products - Marcy Berlyn, Wildtree
representative, Gluten free kits as well as the grape
seed oil, all natural ingredient mixes, etc.
There will be a drawing at the end
containing their GF mixes as well as some other treats:) http://www.wildtree.com/Products/AboutProducts.aspx
Holly - 715-421-5225 or bunnynbearw@aol.com.
6/2 WHAT: Big Feet Little Feet Family fun walk
WHEN: Open Shelter near Red Sands Beach
South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Special Guest Race at 8:45 a.m
Walk/Run starts at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: South Wood County Park, Lake Wazeecha
COST: $10 per individual
$25 for a family of 3 or more
WHAT: WI FACETS Telephone Trainings Contact Sandra McFarland to register: 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
WHEN: May 3 – IEP Part 1, 7-8pm
May 9 – Getting & Keeping the First Job, 7-8pm
May 10 – Como Slucionar Desacuerdos en la
Educacion Especial, 12-1pm
May 15 – Serving on Groups that Make Decisions:
Guide for Families Guidebook, 3-4pm
May 15 – IEP Part II, 7-8pm
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