PIER of Wisconsin
(Parents Information and Education Resource)
(Parents Information and Education Resource)
PIER Home Page"It Starts with a Voice" written by Amy Wright. Performed by Ben Wright
http://vimeo.com/45152895 PIER is a not-for-profit group which is an informational resource for families and/or people that care for and/or work with individuals, children , youth and adults who have: Developmental, Learning, Physical, Cognitive, Medical and/or Mental Health DisAbilities/Issues. PIER is about ensuring families have choices and opportunities to help them decide what is best for their family. We are supported by a number of agencies and schools who disperse PIER information out to staff and families by sharing newsletters, fliers, and resources. We can help by: Working with your community organizations, agencies, churches and businesses to grow an information and support network to help families and individuals access resources. Listening - What are your needs? Connecting you with resources (formal, informal, school, work, community) Linking you with activities; trainings and education opportunities; communication with professionals, schools, legislators and community. Help with designing programming for your child/individual to be successful in school and community. Understanding - NOT judging. Attending meetings (Individual Education Plan - (IEPs) and Community Care Coordination) PIER has trained volunteers: Through Wisconsin Family and Assistance Center for Education and Training Support (WI FACETS) to help with school questions In the MAP - PATH processes to help work towards individuals goals for the future Family Voices of Wisconsin to help identify and link with formal and informal resources within communities We can provide trainings or help you find trainers: Communication with Schools and Community:
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2013 PIER Supported Initiatives:
Parent Partnership/Networking Coffees in:
Nekoosa, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Stevens Point (Contact us if you would like a "coffee" in your area!) ADRC - Emergency Transportation funding Cheer and Stunt - "Dream Team" Designed for kids and adults who have special needs , as they traveled to Dekalb on 4/1/12 to compete at the Champion Spirit Group Cheer and stunt Competition. Provided "My Friend with Autism"Books to Attendees of Caring Hands Training- Featuring Mark Sweets' presentation on: A Thinking Guide to Inclusive Childcare Funding for Gettin DOWN Start up and fund raising initiatives Puberty Workshop - Aug 2012 / Dec 2012 United Way of Inner Wisconsin CDRC/PIER, Grant. Funding for Families who have children/youth/adults with Hearing Loss ~ Group start up April 2012 Language Interpretation Class 11/26 to 2/11/2013 (Children's Miracle Network, Msfld School District & PIER funding) **** We are hoping to keep this as an ongoing opportunity! PIER Highlights (copied and distributed through supporting Central Wisconsin Schools) *1 page of workshops/conference/activites - a brief of the PIER newsletter Resource Library for Parents of children / youth / adults - who have special needs, housed at Midstate Independent Living Consultants - 3262 Church Street, Suite 1, Stevens Point, WI. (Conference Room) Parent Information/Resource Boards - located throughout the community. If you would like one - please! Contact us! |
If you would like:
Please contact: Pam Ironside (715)-423-7182 Email: ironkids@wctc.net 
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PIER is an informational site. It is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Any information contained on this site is not intended as legal or medical advice but only as an informational resource. This web site was created to inform and educate. The content should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, recommendations, diagnosis or treatment.
You are encouraged to confirm all information with other sources and a physician. If you have health concerns, please call or see a qualified health care provider without delay. . We do not endorse any treatments, providers, or product information in this site. As with any program - we strongly encourage you to thoroughly check out references. |
