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Step Forward for Kids College Scholarship Competition. One $1000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship will be awarded to students graduating from a Wisconsin high school in the spring of 2013 who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college in the fall of 2013. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the student’s record of commitment to improving conditions for fellow youth in their school and/or community, who have spoken out on behalf of children or youth to bring about positive change.
for more info... Wisconsin Council on Children and Families wwolf@wccf.org by 8/10/12. |
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5/23/12
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PIER Coffee - Stevens Point
11:00 - 1:30 Follow up on: Observing your childs classroom 4/25 presentation on Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Planning for Fall? What topics you would like more information on? Community Resources? Activites? Setting the course for your child/youth/adult w/special needs' Future? Call Pam - if you would like to carpool from Wisconsin Rapids... 715-423-7182 ----------------------------------------------- |
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5/24/12
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Asperger's Support Group of Wisconsin Rapids, branch of Autism Support Group of Central Wisconsin
6:00 to 8:00 Holly's House 3031 14th St S, Wisconsin Rapids Wildtree party! Marcy Berlyn will be the demonstrator. We'll be sampling the gluten free muffins and brownies among other treats. There will be a giveaway of their gluten free muffin mix, brownie mix and pizza crust mix ($40 value). . http://www.wildtree.com/Products/AboutProducts.aspx The Wisconsin Rapids Group will meet in - May - July- Sept - Nov Rapids group contact - Holly - 715-421-5225 or bunnynbearw@aol.com. ----------------------------------------------- |
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5/24/12
5/30/12 5/31/12 |
Explore the coordination of care and collaboration of efforts for providers and parents of children with ASD/DD
Discuss resources to further support children with special healthcare needs Main Presentation: Fox Valley Children’s Mental Health Center and Collaboration of Care Registrants will be able to attend three of six break-out sessions covering a variety of topics. Session choices will be: AAP Mental Health Toolkit AAP Autism Toolkit Care Notebook Navigation Guide Open Discussion- What works/What I am looking for Medical Home A light continental breakfast will be provided at 8:15am during check-in. If you have any questions about the Community of Practice for ASD/DD, please contact: T A Marie McDonald Email: wiconnections.asd.dd@gmail.com Space is limited to the first 100 registrants. ---------------------------------------------- PIER Parent Coffee - Marshfield 5/30/12 10:30 - 12:30 Come when you can. Becky's House 9011 S. Washington Marshfield, WI 54449 715-676-2580 Understanding where to look and who can help you find and recieve supports for your child. ---------------------- Autism Support Group of Central Wisconsin Stevens Point Group 6:30 pm Stevens Point Public Library Lower Level Contact Lori 715-344-4524 Topic will be: Cellular phone tracking systems info Presented by a rep from US Cellular Lifeline 360. |
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6/2/12
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Bodies, Boundaries and Sexuality:
Understanding Sexuality in People with Developmental Disabilities Presented by Terri Couwenhoven MS -AASECT certified sex educator Call 414-327-3729 for more info $25.00/$35.00 ----------------- Also know that 8/18/12 Puberty Workshop For Pre-Adolescents with Cognitive Disabilities Presented by Terri Couwenhoven MS -AASECT certified sex educator Woodfield Inn - Marshfield (You MAY want to attend both!!! - As they are different - and complimentary! ----------------------------------------------- |
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6/2/12
6/2/12 6/2/12 6/3/12 6/4/12 6/9/12 |
6/2 Big Feet Little Feet Family fun walk
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6/6/12
6/6 & 6/7 6/9/12 6/11,12,13/12 6/12/12 & 6/14/12 6/14/12 6/14/12 6/15/12 |
Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 6/6 7/4? 8/1 9/5 10/3 11/7 12/5 --------------------------------------------------- 6/6&7 How to create a college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities."On-The-Cutting Edge Seminar: Building Inclusive Models of Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" Madison, https://sites.google.com/site/onthecuttingedgeseminar2012/ ------------------------------------------------- 6/9 Zoofest Wildwood Park & Zoo Family fun day at the Zoo! Saturday, June 9th, 11:00 am -3:00 pm Food, games, storytelling, petting zoo, face painting, and much more! Live entertainment with David Stokes Also, join us that evening for Camping with the Critters. Bring your own - camping gear and dinner. We'll provide entertainment, snack, and breakfast. Just $12 per person (or $10 if you're a member) For more information call Marshfield Parks & Recreation at 715-384-4642 x0 www.wildwoodzoo.org -------------------------------------------------- 2012 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference WHEN: Monday, June 11, 12-13, 2012. WHERE: The Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel at 375 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI. WHAT: This conference will provide a forum for sharing new information on promoting social and emotional development in our everyday activities with infants and young children. Learn about programs, policies, resources and community activities supporting healthy social-emotional development within the context of care giving relationships, community and culture. Early intervention and treatment strategies will also be presented. REGISTER: Register online at www.wiaimh.org or you may contact Jillian Fields at 608-442-0360 or jfields@wiaimh.org. ------------------------------------------------ DD Network (Developmental Disabilities Network, Inc.) is Celebrating 25 Years of Service Sheraton Hotel at 706 John Nolan Drive in Madison & and June 14 at the AmericInn Hotel at 3009 Lakeshore Drive, Ashland. Times from 8:30 – 4:30pm at both locations. WHAT: DD Network is a non-profit organization which creates and presents a wide range of educational events. These events include trainings, seminars, workshops, conferences and consultations. They are celebrating 25 years with the theme of “Focusing on the Future, Leaning from the Past: Toward Full Citizenship for ALL”. REGISTRATION: To register online visit: registration@ddnetworkinc.org or for more information go to: www.ddnetworkinc.org. You can contact the Sheraton Hotel on ------------------------------------------------- Shaken Baby Syndrome - Prevention & Sudden Infant Death - Risk Reduction Training - Identification, prevention and grave effects of SIDS & shaken baby. CCR&R-cw Office (6-9pm) Registration Fee: $15.00 CCR&R -CW Phone: (715) 423-4114 or (800) 628-8534 ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org -------------------------------------------------- Catholic Charities Friends of Adoption Picnic – Wausau and Eau Claire WHEN: Thursday, June 14th from 5-7pm (rain or shine) WHERE: Wausau is being held at Doepke Recreational Area at 2200 S. Mountain Rd. and Eau Claire is at Carson Park in downtown Eau Claire. WHAT: Hotdogs and drinks will be provided at 5:30pm, please bring a dish to share. REGISTRATION: If you plan to attend Wausau please RSVP to Catholic Charities at 715-340-4601 or arozeboom@cclse.org and if you plan on attending picnic in Eau Claire, RSVP to Christy at 715-832-6644 x18 or email her at creppe@cclse.org. ----------------------------------------------------- 6/15/12 - Listening Session - to hear: your ideas for the future of disability advocacy and the issues that need to be addressed in the areas of special education, developmental disability, mental health and physical disability services and disability rights. The Board of Directors of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) will be conducting a Listening Session on Friday, June 15, 2012 in Green Bay. DRW is the designated protection and advocacy agency for people with developmental, physical, or sensory disabilities and people with mental illness in Wisconsin. DRW engages in a variety of advocacy strategies, including one-on-one advocacy for individuals and their families; systems advocacy (influencing state and county policy, legislative advocacy and coalition building); class action and impact litigation; and providing training to people with disabilities, their family members, human service professionals, attorneys and others on a variety of disability related topics. The DRW Board wants to hear from people with disabilities, their families, friends, disability activists, service providers and other concerned individuals about your ideas for the future of disability advocacy and the issues that need to be addressed in the areas of special education, developmental disability, mental health and physical disability services and disability rights. WHEN: Friday, June 15, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hyatt On Main Hotel 333 Main St. Green Bay, WI 54301 PARKING: Park in the Main Street Parking Ramp, across the street from the hotel. The parking ramp is connected to the hotel via a second floor skywalk. (Cost to park in ramp is $.55 per hour. You pay as you exit the lot.) Handicapped parking is available in the hotel parking lot. BUS: The City Bus Transit Center is located at 901 University Ave, approximately 4 blocks from the Hyatt on Main St. Incoming buses 3 & 4 stop across the street from the hotel. ADA Paratransit service is also available in Green Bay. QUESTIONS: Call 800-928-8778 Voice; 888-758-6049 TTY/Textnet ACCOMMODATIONS: Contact Linda Apple at 800-928-8778 or applel@drwi.org by June 6 if you need an accommodation or language translation to participate. WRITTEN COMMENTS: If you would like to submit written comments, you may send them via email to applel@drwi.org or by mail to Disability Rights Wisconsin, 131 West Wilson Street, Suite 700, Madison, WI 53703 -------------------------------------------- |
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6/17/12 - 6/22/12
6/23/12 |
Free Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (WI YLF): 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 held at Edgewood College, Madison, WI. Applications due by April 16. Contact: Joe Mielczarek, Coordinator, YLF at (715) 573-2671 or (715) 675-4771 ----------------------------------------------- ALAS Support Group DATE: Saturday, June 23 from 11am – 1:30pm. WHAT: The Journey to Adulthood-What Parents Need to Know WHERE: ALAS Office at 1615 S. 22nd. Street, Milwaukee. REGISTER: Call ALAS Office at 414-643-0022. |
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6/25-6/29/12
6/25 - 6/29 |
6/25-29, Teach your child about various safety points in a positive, fun learning environment.
6/25-29 Lose the Training Wheels
Cudahy, WI http://www.lttwsew.org/ Lose the Training Wheels Bicycle Camp in Southeastern Wisconsin.The cost is $200, need based scholarships available. Let us know if you are interested in volunteering!! www.losethetrainingwheels.org. --------------- |
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6/27/12 - 6/28/12
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Camp Quest is a summer camp for teens and young adults with disabilities. This event is open to young adults with disabilities, ages 14-21, from the counties of Dunn, Eau Claire, Chippewa, Barron, Clark, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix.
THIS is an overnight event so bring your sleeping bag and pillow. REGISTER: Cost for this event is $60.00 for both days, financial assistance may be available. Contact Tammy at 800-228-3287 or 715-233-1070 or email to popple@cilww.com. ----------------------------------------------- |
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7/4/12?
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Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 7/4? 8/1 9/5 10/3 11/7 12/5 --------------------------------------------- |
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8/1/12
8/2/12 |
Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 8/1 9/5 10/3 11/7 12/5 ----------------------------------------------- 8/2/12 (rain date 8/9) Kayak and Cook out! For people with disabilities. Family and friends welcome. 10 -3 (lunch, noon-1) Mead Park Beach, Stevens Point Beginners welcome - Volunteers to assist - Pre-registration required Register by 7-19 Andrea - 800-382-8484 715-344-4210 ext 231 Volunteers: DivePoint Scuba, SPASH girls swim tem, Boys and Girls Club of Portage County Hosted by - Midstate Independent Living Consultants Participants needing personal care assistance must provide their own care worker. Staff and volunteers are unable to assist with personal cares - Also note that you may get wet, so please pack a towel, extra cloths, etc. |
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Tentative date -8/11
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Tentative date -8/11 Summer picnic with Gettin'Down of Central Wisconsin - A Networking group for families who have children/youth or adults with Down Syndrome 2-6 PM Marshfield.
Watch for more info. This is a Potluck style gathering! A main course will be provided. |
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8/16/12
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Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center -
Parent Networking Meeting The Public Library 9/6 10/18 11/15 12/6 Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820 Please know this is Free and Open to the public NOTjust Marshfield School District parents ----------------------------------------------- |
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8/18/12 - 8/19/12
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Fishing Has No Boundaries
Two day event PACKED with fun, fishing, boating and eating. WHO: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, guests, attendants. PROVIDED: Rods, reels, life vests, adaptive fishing equipment, bait, fish cleaning, boats, pontoons, guides, Saturday evening dinner, and Sunday cookout. No fishing license or experience needed! REGISTER: Cost is $50 for participants, $25 for guests, family and attendants. For more information or to register contact Tammy at 800-228-3287 or 715-233-1070 or email her at popple@cilww.com. ----------------------------------------------- |
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8/18/12
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Puberty Workshop For Pre-Adolescents with Cognitive Disabilities
Presented by Terri Couwenhoven MS -AASECT certified sex educator There will be 2 sessions see below - 2 hour presentation is designed for parents and their sons ages 11-14. The second presentation is designed for mothers and/or others significant female adults and their daughters ages 10-14 There will be a fee Please watch for more information / specifics Questions: Becky 715-305-6580 martorano@tds.net Sponsored and hosted by GDCW Collaborative partners: PIER & CDRC ----------------------------------------------- |
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9/5/12
9/6/12 9/13/12 |
Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 10/3 11/7 12/5 ----------------------------------------------- 9/6 Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center - Parent Networking Meeting The Public Library from What is an IEP? Access to my child Transportation update Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820 Please know this is Free and Open to the public NOTjust Marshfield School District parents Next meets dates are- 10/18 11/15 12/6 ----------------------------------------------- Did You Know - Now You Know Greenbay Learn about Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, Family Support, Respite, HealthCheck, insurance issues and how to effectively advocate for your child! To Register: Contact the Northeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs at 877-568-5205 or email Kara at KVanVooren@chw.org. ------------------------------------------- |
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10/3/12
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Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 10/3 11/7 12/5 ----------------------------------------------- |
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10/18/12
10/2312 |
10/18 Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center -
Parent Networking Meeting The Public Library from Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820 Topic - Visual Aids Please know this is Free and Open to the public NOT just for Marshfield School District parents Next meeting dates are: 11/15 12/6 ----------------------------------------------- 10-23, "Did You Know? Now You Know!" 5:00 - 8:30 pm Beaver Dam, WI 53916 A training that provides a comprehensive overview of health care, community supports and services and resources for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. (608) 265-8955 / (800) 532-3321. ---------------- |
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11/7/12
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Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 12/5 ----------------------------------------------- |
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11/15/12
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Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center -
Parent Networking Meeting The Public Library from Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820 Topic: Social Stories Please know this is Free and Open to the public Not just Marshfield School District parents Next meeting: 12/6 ----------------------------------------------- |
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12/5/12
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Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
1st Wednesday of month Please call Bonnie for more information - 886-3689 ----------------------------------------------- |
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12/6 & 12/7
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12/6 & 12/7-Assistive Technology across the Lifespan Conference - Wisconsin Dells
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12/6/12
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Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center -
Parent Networking Meeting The Public Library from Topic: Paperwork What and How to Keep it Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820 Please know this is Free and Open to the public NOT just for Marshfield School District parents ----------------------------------------------- |