Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) provides a leadership development opportunity for youth with disabilities and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way.

The YiPPE Program assists youth, ages 15-20, to learn how to make decisions for themselves throughout the transition process, get involved in their school and community, learn how to be as independent as they can, learn more about self-advocacy and self-determination, prepare for work and/or college, learn what the future could hold for them, get to know other youth, make friends and have fun.

The YiPPE program assists parents to plan for their youth’s future; improving their leadership, communication and social skills; learning about transition issues such as health care, employment, education, inclusion, legislation, and adult services; learning about national, state, and local resources that will help their youth make a smoother transition; become a part of a network of parents who have children with disabilities; and, enjoy time with other parents.

Training dates:
October 7 & 8, 2011
November 4 & 5, 2011
January 13 & 14, 2012
February 24 & 25, 2012
April 20 & 21, 2012

YiPPE starts at 5:00 p.m. Friday and ends by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.  Youth, along with their parents/guardians, must attend ALL five weekend sessions.

All training sessions will be held at the Tundra Lodge Resort & Conference Center, Green Bay, WI.