IEP Workshop

WHAT: The workshop has two parts: Process and Product:

1. Process: Learn the nuts and bolts of the Individual Education Programs (IEPs). You will learn about the referral process, timelines, evaluation, and determination of disability and services.
2. Product: Learn how the IEP is

WHEN: Monday, April 23

TIME: 6:30-8 p.m.

WHERE: Gateway Technical College (Racine, Conference Center, Parking Lot D: Enter in back off Pershing Drive)

PRESENTED BY: Cheri Sylla, WSPEI Parent Coordinator and a parent of four sons; one who has a disability.

FOR: Parents, family members, teachers and others who work with students with disabilities.

REGISTER: Register by calling The Arc at (262) 634-6303 or email info@thearcofracine.org

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Dare To Dream

WHAT: A transitional workshop (dinner will be served)

WHEN: May 15, 2012

TIME: 5-8 p.m.

WHERE: Kenosha County Center

             19600 75th Street

             Bristol, WI

REGISTRATION: There is no charge but everyone must register. Please contact Sharon Anderson at
sanders7@cesa2.k12.wi.us or call 262-473-1452 and let her know how many are
attending. Please provide a contact name and contact information.

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Conferencia de Autismo en Español

QUÈ: Una Conferencia de 1 día, para padres, familiares, amigos y profesionales que apoyan a padres Latinos que tienen hijos con Trastornos del Espectro de Autismo

CUÁNDO: Sábado 21 de abril, 2012.
                9am – 4pm

DÓNDE: En IndependenceFirst
             540 South 1st Street
             Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

GRATIS: Almuerzo, Actividades para los Niños,  y Talleres para los Hermanos
Se requiere inscribirse. Contacte a Martha Lechuga al 877.374.4645, 414.374-4645 ó mlechuga@wifacets.org

TEMAS:

• Autismo: Entendiendo el Rompecabezas
• La Comunicación No-Verbal & las Conductas Desafiantes
• Lo que los Padres Necesitan Saber sobre los Medicamentos
• Terapias en Casa & Otros Tratamientos
• Viviendo con su Hijo(a) Mientras Espera por Servicios
• Preparando a su Hijo(a) para la Transición a la Vida Adulta
• Construyendo Redes de Apoyo entre Amigos y Familiares
• Apoyando a una Persona que Tiene un Niño(a) con Autismo
• Cómo el Autismo esta Afectando a las Familias Hispanas
• Riéndose del Autismo: Historias Graciosas Sobre la Crianza de Hijos(as) con Autismo

Patrocinado por: Depto. de Instrucción Pública de WI, Sociedad de Autismo del Sureste de Wisconsin, IndependenceFirst, Colegio Alverno y Wisconsin FACETS.

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Autism Conference in Spanish

WHAT: A 1-day Conference for parents, relatives and professionals supporting Latino Parents with Children with ASD

WHEN: Saturday April 21st 2012
           9am – 4pm

WHERE: At IndependenceFirst
             540 South 1st Street
             Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

FREE: Children Activities, Tutoring and Sibshops. Registrations required. Contact Martha Lechuga at 877.374.4645, 414.374-4645 or mlechuga@wifacets.org

TOPICS:

• Autism: Understanding the Puzzle
• Non-Verbal Communication & Challenging Behavior
• What Parents Need to Know about Medications
• In-Home Treatments & Other Approaches
• Living with your Child while Waiting for Services
• Preparing your Child to Transition to the Adult Life
• Building Networks among Friends and the Extended Family
• Supporting a Person Who Have a Child with ASD
• How Autism Affects Hispanic Families
• Laughing with Autism: the funniest stories about parenting a child with ASD

Sponsored by: WI-DPI, Autism Society of SE Wisconsin, IndependenceFirst, Alverno College & WI FACETS.

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Youth Leadership Summits - Milwaukee & Waukesha

For high school students with disabilities who are interested in becoming leaders and advocates for themselves and others with disabilities. June 25-29 in Milwaukee or July 16-20 in Waukesha.

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CAMPUS INCLUSION LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM - August 2012

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.

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CIRCLES OF LIFE 2012 - Register by April 9

Wisconsin’s Annual Conference for Families of Children with Disabilities & Professionals is a conference for families who have children of any age with disabilities or special health care needs and the professionals who support and provide services for them. Held April 26 & 27 in Madison.

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