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* This is where we post workshops / activities / opportunities / resources that are not only local but regional & statewide.
Please go to our activity, agenda or interactive calendars if this page is too busy for you!
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Upcoming events and trainings - through Department of Health Services
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8/24 Certified Parent Peer Specialist Training! Training applications will only be accepted until 7/24 from the following counties: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green
A Certified Parent Peer Specialist is an individual with lived experiences in parenting a child with mental health and/or substance use concerns and is knowledgeable in navigating systems of care for a child.
You can become:
* A paid professional who uses their experience and training to support recovery.
*An active participant on the consumer’s treatment and recovery team.
You must complete an application and pass an interview to be selected for training. Only the first 50 applications will be considered. This training is sponsored by Access to Independence, Inc.
Trainings are:
8/21st, 8/22nd, 8/23rd, 8/26th, 8/27th, 8/28th
8:30am-5:00pm
Access to Independence, Inc. 3810 Milwaukee Street Madison, WI 53714
To request an application, or for more information, contact Tim Saubers tims@accesstoind.org
608-242-8484 ext. 232
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8/26 Strategies that Don't Work with Learning Disabled Students and Strategies that Do Work. Presenter: Rick Lavoie
Red and White Theatre, Medford Area Senior High
6-8 pm.
Rick is a National Speaker and Expert on Learning Disabilities.
This is part of R.E.A.D. Initiative (Research, Educate, and Advocate for Dyslexia)
Sponsors: Medford Area Public School District Department of Special Education and Taylor County Literacy Council.
Parents, Educators, and Community members~ you are invited to attend.
Contact: Joseph 715-748-2316 ext 324
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8/29 Storytelling/Infant and Child Massage
10:00am—11:30am
Presented by: Natasha Garbe, Certified Massage Therapist Join us as we learn how to connect with our baby through stories and massage. You will be able to bring the techniques into your home to utilize with your other children. 715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org chw.org/communityservices
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9/5 Caregiver Summit
10-3 pm
DHS 1 West Wilson St. Madison
Critical concerns supporting their employee caregivers
Provide feedback to the Governor’s Task Force
Caregiver survey results
http://wisconsincaregiver.org/alliance
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September - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE Wood County Children's Advisory Committee Meeting
Wood County Human Services Dept. / Children’s Unit 10am -12pm
Riverblock in Wisconsin Rapids and Cornerstone in Marshfield.
The Wood County Children's Advisory Committee would like to invite families who have children currently being served or are on either Wood County Children's Waivers or CCOP waiting list to become a member of the Wood County Children's Advisory
“The purpose of CCOP advisory committees is to assist in developing, reviewing and approving the local CCOP plan and to monitor the program.” Your participation will help shape future children’s services within Wood County. What works? What do you need? How can we improve?
The members of this committee include parents, community partners and county staff. The committee members meet Quarterly to assist in the establishment and operational policies that guide WCHSD in administering government funded services to the children and youth of Wood County with multiple, often serious needs who meet the eligibility for County programs.
Please join us for the next meeting of the Advisory Committee!
Video conference if available in both Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield (511 East 4th Street Marshfield).
Or Call Denise and participate via "Youbuyity" You may phone in or appear by video! You will need to set up ahead of time! 2 weeks if possible! Denise dklosinski@co.wood.wi.us 715-421-8848 –phone
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9/10 Sign Language Class
Tuesdays September 10 to October 29, 2019
Free!
*4:30 – 5:00 eat and review alphabet/numbers all while working on ASL and manners.
*5:00 – 6:00 Class will direct needs
*Feel free to come at 4:30 or 5:00, whatever works best for you.
This opportunity is for: Families, Professionals you all our "Community!"
Faith Lutheran Church.
207 South Cherry Ave. (Marshfield
Questions? Pam 715-423-7182 ironkids@hotmail.com
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
& Parents Information and Education Resource (PIER)
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9/13 Supported Decision-Making and other Alternatives to Guardianship Training
Keeping individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults in Charge of their lives
10-4:00
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
This training is FREE but registration is required (Lunch provided)
Registration is now open: bit.ly/SDM-Training
Wisconsin’s Supported Decision-Making Law took effect in Spring of 2018. Supported Decision-Making is one alternative to guardianship that allows people with disabilities and older adults to retain their legal rights.
This statewide training will cover:
This statewide training is for:
If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Fil Clissa at 608.266.5395 or email at fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov
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9/14 Wisconsin Relative Caregivers for Children Conference
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
NO cost/fee, caregivers pay for lodging on their own at a reduced cost (approximately $120/night at the Kalahari) NFCSP funds can be used to cover transportation and lodging.
There will be a keynote speaker who is addressing the self-care needs of caregivers and there will be additional breakout sessions hosted by folks from the state departments. Workshops will also be available to talk about topics such as child mental health and parental incarceration, for example.
For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/families-like-mine-wisconsin-relative-caregivers-for-children-conference-registration-62853671022 or call (414) 475-1246.
The conference is only for relative caregivers - not professionals who work with relative caregivers.
Please share this opportunity with the relative caregivers you work with.
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9/17 Adults with ASD-Networking and Support - Wausau
Our goal is to provide a safe place for adults to share their struggles and successes as they navigate through life.
These meetings will take place the third Tuesday of each month
Coffee and donuts provided.
6 pm -7:30 pm.
Ascension at Home- Ministry Home Care conference room
2600 Stewart Ave building, located next to 2510 Restaurant.
If you have any questions please contact Annalissa Kania at autismsocietycw@gmail.com
Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/events/556325195191031/
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9/18 “Did You Know, Now You Know” ~Weston
This training covers information that is helpful to parents as they navigate Medicaid and Private Insurance as well as county based programs like CLTS.
Contact Allison: 715-261-1933 allison.lourash@co.marathon.wi.us
Website: www.northernregionalcenter.org Please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us to stay up to date!
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9/23-24 Healthy Minds, Behaviors, & Schools ~ Wis Dells
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=22075Strategies and techniques to assist with behavior management and mental health issues in the school setting. Network and collaborate around behavioral and mental health needs of students as well as practice self-care and compassion.
Breakout sessions from local experts in the field, and offers specific strategies and information for you to bring back to your district and classroom.
$250 for 2 days of keynote speakers and breakout sessions!
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9/26 Let’s Talk About: “Moving from Worry to Action”
Hosted by PIER of Wisconsin (Parents Information and Education Resource)
in collaboration with Wisconsin DD Network and Inclusa.
Join us for a presentation and discussion with families, caregivers and guardians on how we might move from worry to action through the following questions:
experience valued relationships with non-disabled people?
Carolyn Schulein, Innovation Senior Manager, Inclusa
When: Thursday, September 26 3:30 to 5:30
Where: Marshfield Felker Family Genealogy and Local History Room –
This event is FREE. Refreshments will be provided.
To register or If you need a stipend for childcare or transportation cost to attend,
please contact Pam Ironside at (715) 423-7182 or ironkids@hotmail.com
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9/27 Supporting Neurodiversity in the IEP.
Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Milw.
Keynote: Dr. Markeda Newell-Comprehensive special education evaluation, with a lens of neurodiverse students (e.g. students with autism, emotional behavioral disabilities, other developmental disabilities, etc.).
https://media.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/av/culturally-responsive-problem-solving/story_html5.html?lms=1
Other topics include: Family/Self Advocate Panel, Addressing Bias in the IEP Process, Social and Emotional Skills in the IEP, Student Led IEPs, Early Childhood IEP Development, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Motor Skills in the IEP, Present Level of Performance, Transition Development/Adaptive Skills in the IEP
This is a free event with lunch included, but you must register at: https://forms.gle/TmQL8BqzvK3R4omB8
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10/3 To Infinity and Beyond: Preparing Adolescents to Launch into the Real WorldLearn about their own executive functioning, sharpen their perspective taking, and begin to manage their own social lives. https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/2019-Fall-Conference
Presented by Nancy Clements
The Florian Gardens Conference Center, Eau Claire
This course translates peer-reviewed published research on adolescent psychology, motivation, self-awareness, cognitive behavioral treatment, social learning challenges, acquiring independence, and more into hands-on strategies, clear frameworks, and concepts you can use immediately. Taking into consideration that the adult world focuses on access rather than success, we’ll explore job coaching strategies for literal-minded individuals, strategies for becoming more independent, and how interventionists can help prepare our persistently self-protective/resistant students. We’ll also share successful strategies for guiding our more sophisticated individuals in developing their own public relations and self-management campaigns. This workshop is packed with information!
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe how to use the Learning Strengths and Weaknesses visual guide to encourage conversations about treatment direction with older students and adults.
2. List the four steps of Social Thinking’s Social Competency Model
3. Describe two or more types of situational conformity and the importance of executive functioning in meeting our social goals.
4. List at least four stages in the Levels of Independence that are needed to manage oneself in late adolescence and young adulthood.
5. Describe three or more behavioral and learning characteristics of individuals who are Resistant/Self-Protective Social Communicators.
6. Explain why it is important for students to learn social competencies as part helping them manage their social anxiety.
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10/5 WI FACETS Parent Leadership Training 9-3:30 Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells FREE. *Limited number of stipends available to parents at a first come, first served basis.Participants will learn about:
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10/ 14-16 2019 Self-Determination Conference.
Back to the Future-Self-Determination: Powered by Innovation
Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference empowers people with disabilities to have more control over their lives. Each year, people with disabilities, their families and people who support them participate in the conference to learn more about self-determination and self-directed supports so they can live more independently, actively participate in their communities, and use public funds efficiently.
Conference scholarships are available but there are a limited number of scholarships available and they are determined on a first come, first serve basis. We will try to approve as many requests as possible, but we may run out before the deadline. contact Michelle 920-723-5571 selfdetermined@incontrolwisconsin.org.
Calling all Wisconsin organizations that support self-determination and self-directed support in Wisconsin. We encourage you to submit an application. Space is limited and only applications from exhibitors that directly support self-determination and self-direction in WI will be accepted. All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected based on interest, needs, variety and mission of the conference. We are particularly interested in having exhibitors with innovative approaches to services and supports for self- direction including the use of technology to help people with disabilities live full and inclusive lives. Exhibit tables are open Oct. 15-16, 2019.
Calling all Micro-business owners! If you are a person with a disability and own your own micro-business apply to share your gifts and talents with over 800 people this October? Be an exhibitor at the 2019 Self-Determination Conference!
Register: https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SDC-Exhibitor-Form-2019-printable.pdf
SPONSOR
Do you Support Self-Determination in Wisconsin? We need your Support!
We are accepting sponsorship to the 2019 Self-Determination Conference. Conference sponsorship provides scholarships to individuals with disabilities and their families to attend the conference. Scholarships provide to people with disabilities and their families registration and lodging assistance, and help to keep conference fees are low as possible.
Your contribution will help us continue to empower self-advocacy and self-direction in Wisconsin.
For additional information please contact Fil Clissa at fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-5395.
See you at the Conference: October 14-16, Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SDC-Exhibitor-Form-2019-printable.pdf
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10/ 14-16 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference www.wiaimh.org/conference Osthoff Resort Elhart Lake,
This conference is intended for people who work with or on behalf of young children and their families. The conference features
nationally-known speakers, as well as presenters from around Wisconsin, sharing
information about promoting social and emotional development in everyday
activities for infants, young children, and their families, as well as early
intervention and treatment strategies. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Scholarships to support attendance at the 2019 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference.
Scholarships will be awarded to cover partial registration costs. Scholarships cannot provide funding for transportation or accommodations.
We currently have funding support for a variety of different types of scholarships, some of which have specific eligibility criteria. We also anticipate that a s smaller number of general scholarships will be available.
Our 2019 funding priorities for scholarship awards are:
1) To hear multiple voices by gathering together a diverse group of professionals.
2) To support professionals who face financial barriers to attendance.
Our initial review of applications will be on July 10, 2019. Scholarships will be awarded beginning on July 15, 2019 following a priority system based on criteria listed in the application.
The Conference is being held on Oct 14-16, 2019 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Scholarship recipients will be responsible for their own transportation, travel costs, and any overnight accommodations. Expenses will not be reimbursed.
Scholarships are very limited. To apply for a scholarship, please complete this short application.
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07egf0rlhfjx4w59q5/a0176jxdt3jg4/questions
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10/17 Beyond Behaviors: Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Individuals
Presented by Sharon Hammer and Lisa Hoeme
The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI
https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/event-cal/2019-mental-health-conference/
Mental health concerns are common for individuals on the autism spectrum, yet their struggles in this area often go overlooked and untreated. In this training, we will explore what individuals with autism share about their experiences and the impact living with autism has on their mental health and well being. We will explore the myths and realities of autism and mental health, with a focus on building understanding around the complexities of how these two areas intersect for individuals.
This training will provide specific resources for those looking to learn more about the complexity of helping a person manage multiple conditions, particularly for those on the autism spectrum. This training is designed for individuals on the spectrum, parents, teachers, and other professionals that work to support the mental health of autistic individuals.
Back by popular demand, this workshop will be similar to last year's November conference, with updated information and a focus on providing information for parents and families.
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10/18 Adoption & Permanency Support Conference: Healing Within the Parent-Child Relationship – Explore common psychosocial concerns and emotional needs for youth who were adopted or entered foster care following a history of disrupted relationships and/or early adversity (i.e. abuse/neglect). Understand impact of traumatic stress on early brain development, later behaviors and how healing parent-child relationships can promote and support social-emotional development. Lunch will be included.
9-3:30 Dove Healthcare's Community Room - 1405 Truax Boulevard Eau Claire
Continuing education credits
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adoption-permanency-support-conference-healing-within-the-parent-child-relationship-following-early-registration-69762023089?ref=enivte001&invite=MTcyMzk0NDcvaXJvbmtpZHNAaG90bWFpbC5jb20vMA%3D%3D%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=invitemodernv2&utm_term=eventpage
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10/19 Parent to Parent Training A training to become a Support Parent
Wausau Library
Parent to Parent Is a statewide network of families who support each other on the journey of parenting children with
special health care needs. It offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to connect one-to-one with a
parent of a child with similar special needs. A parent coordinator facilitates the match with a trained support parent.
Call 888-266-0028 or see www.p2pwi.org .
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11/8 Youth Transition Conference
YOUR Journey YOUR Choices YOUR Futrure
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids
Please join us for a daylong conference focused on youth with disabilities transitioning to the future.
Conference Sessions are focused on one of four primary themes:
11/11 & 12 "Cooperation"Children Come First Conference
Grand Canyon Lodge - Wis Dells
www.ccfconference.org
Register - https://forms.gle/Me86VUvMpoQDRVHKA
The largest youth and adolescent mental health conference in Wisconsin.
Call for Presenters - https://goo.gl/forms/3Zs0xbXr7PLseK0D3
Deadline May 17th
Contact Alison with questions - alison@wifamilyties.org or 262-617-6775
Wisconsin Family Ties
16 N Carroll St Suite 230
Madison Wisconsin 53703
United States
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11/14 & 15 State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership
Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
A keynote speaker this year is Jose Martin (Richards Lindsay & Martin LLP).
Conference, registration and lodging information is available at https://dpi.wi.gov/sped/educators/consultation/leadership/fall-leadership-conference.
The registration fee is $100. Registration will close on Friday, November 1, 2019. On-site registration is $140 and is limited. No refunds are issued, though substitutions are accepted. Please note the discounted hotel rate ends October 13, 2019.
Please contact Lee Sippola at lee.sippola@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-9175 with any questions.
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3-21 Extrava- Gala – A world Down Syndrome Day Party so hot we’re giving you plenty of time to plan! 30th Anniversary Party! Milw. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/d3ae/
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6/16-19th, 2020 International Respite (Short Break) Conference in Madison, Moving Respite Forward
This conference will provide a space to advance knowledge and understanding of respite by learning from and with international leaders in the field of respite.
Intended Audience ~ everyone who provides, uses, or needs respite/short break services. It is also for policy makers and program administrators who want to understand or better support the respite/short break needs of family caregivers, and individuals who receive respite care across all ages.
We encourage presentations from family caregivers, individuals who receive respite care, researchers, and caregiving professionals. We are looking for 25 or 75-minute presentations related to the following topics.
Topics
Visit our website for additional information www.isba.me
or contact us at isba2020@union.wisc.edu
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.
* This is where we post workshops / activities / opportunities / resources that are not only local but regional & statewide.
Please go to our activity, agenda or interactive calendars if this page is too busy for you!
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Upcoming events and trainings - through Department of Health Services
- August 27: Buprenorphine X-Waiver Training, La Crosse
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8/24 Certified Parent Peer Specialist Training! Training applications will only be accepted until 7/24 from the following counties: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green
A Certified Parent Peer Specialist is an individual with lived experiences in parenting a child with mental health and/or substance use concerns and is knowledgeable in navigating systems of care for a child.
You can become:
* A paid professional who uses their experience and training to support recovery.
*An active participant on the consumer’s treatment and recovery team.
You must complete an application and pass an interview to be selected for training. Only the first 50 applications will be considered. This training is sponsored by Access to Independence, Inc.
Trainings are:
8/21st, 8/22nd, 8/23rd, 8/26th, 8/27th, 8/28th
8:30am-5:00pm
Access to Independence, Inc. 3810 Milwaukee Street Madison, WI 53714
To request an application, or for more information, contact Tim Saubers tims@accesstoind.org
608-242-8484 ext. 232
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8/26 Strategies that Don't Work with Learning Disabled Students and Strategies that Do Work. Presenter: Rick Lavoie
Red and White Theatre, Medford Area Senior High
6-8 pm.
Rick is a National Speaker and Expert on Learning Disabilities.
This is part of R.E.A.D. Initiative (Research, Educate, and Advocate for Dyslexia)
Sponsors: Medford Area Public School District Department of Special Education and Taylor County Literacy Council.
Parents, Educators, and Community members~ you are invited to attend.
Contact: Joseph 715-748-2316 ext 324
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8/29 Storytelling/Infant and Child Massage
10:00am—11:30am
Presented by: Natasha Garbe, Certified Massage Therapist Join us as we learn how to connect with our baby through stories and massage. You will be able to bring the techniques into your home to utilize with your other children. 715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org chw.org/communityservices
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9/5 Caregiver Summit
10-3 pm
DHS 1 West Wilson St. Madison
Critical concerns supporting their employee caregivers
Provide feedback to the Governor’s Task Force
Caregiver survey results
http://wisconsincaregiver.org/alliance
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September - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE Wood County Children's Advisory Committee Meeting
Wood County Human Services Dept. / Children’s Unit 10am -12pm
Riverblock in Wisconsin Rapids and Cornerstone in Marshfield.
The Wood County Children's Advisory Committee would like to invite families who have children currently being served or are on either Wood County Children's Waivers or CCOP waiting list to become a member of the Wood County Children's Advisory
“The purpose of CCOP advisory committees is to assist in developing, reviewing and approving the local CCOP plan and to monitor the program.” Your participation will help shape future children’s services within Wood County. What works? What do you need? How can we improve?
The members of this committee include parents, community partners and county staff. The committee members meet Quarterly to assist in the establishment and operational policies that guide WCHSD in administering government funded services to the children and youth of Wood County with multiple, often serious needs who meet the eligibility for County programs.
Please join us for the next meeting of the Advisory Committee!
Video conference if available in both Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield (511 East 4th Street Marshfield).
Or Call Denise and participate via "Youbuyity" You may phone in or appear by video! You will need to set up ahead of time! 2 weeks if possible! Denise dklosinski@co.wood.wi.us 715-421-8848 –phone
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9/10 Sign Language Class
Tuesdays September 10 to October 29, 2019
Free!
*4:30 – 5:00 eat and review alphabet/numbers all while working on ASL and manners.
*5:00 – 6:00 Class will direct needs
*Feel free to come at 4:30 or 5:00, whatever works best for you.
This opportunity is for: Families, Professionals you all our "Community!"
Faith Lutheran Church.
207 South Cherry Ave. (Marshfield
Questions? Pam 715-423-7182 ironkids@hotmail.com
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
& Parents Information and Education Resource (PIER)
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9/13 Supported Decision-Making and other Alternatives to Guardianship Training
Keeping individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults in Charge of their lives
10-4:00
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
This training is FREE but registration is required (Lunch provided)
Registration is now open: bit.ly/SDM-Training
Wisconsin’s Supported Decision-Making Law took effect in Spring of 2018. Supported Decision-Making is one alternative to guardianship that allows people with disabilities and older adults to retain their legal rights.
This statewide training will cover:
- What Supported Decision-Making is
- What alternatives to guardianship are available in Wisconsin
- How to use Supported Decision-Making strategies, both as an alternative to guardianship and within existing guardianships
- Legal responsibilities of Supported Decision-Making
- Stories of how Wisconsin residents have used Supported Decision-Making
This statewide training is for:
- Person with a disability/older adult
- Family member and/or guardian of a person with a disability or older adult
- Aging and Disability Resource Center Staff
- Managed Care and IRIS staff
- Educators
- Children’s Long-Term Care Staff
- Health Care Providers
- Service Providers
- Other Professionals (please describe)
- Professional guardians
- Attorneys
- Judges
If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Fil Clissa at 608.266.5395 or email at fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov
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9/14 Wisconsin Relative Caregivers for Children Conference
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
NO cost/fee, caregivers pay for lodging on their own at a reduced cost (approximately $120/night at the Kalahari) NFCSP funds can be used to cover transportation and lodging.
There will be a keynote speaker who is addressing the self-care needs of caregivers and there will be additional breakout sessions hosted by folks from the state departments. Workshops will also be available to talk about topics such as child mental health and parental incarceration, for example.
For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/families-like-mine-wisconsin-relative-caregivers-for-children-conference-registration-62853671022 or call (414) 475-1246.
The conference is only for relative caregivers - not professionals who work with relative caregivers.
Please share this opportunity with the relative caregivers you work with.
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9/17 Adults with ASD-Networking and Support - Wausau
Our goal is to provide a safe place for adults to share their struggles and successes as they navigate through life.
These meetings will take place the third Tuesday of each month
Coffee and donuts provided.
6 pm -7:30 pm.
Ascension at Home- Ministry Home Care conference room
2600 Stewart Ave building, located next to 2510 Restaurant.
If you have any questions please contact Annalissa Kania at autismsocietycw@gmail.com
Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/events/556325195191031/
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9/18 “Did You Know, Now You Know” ~Weston
This training covers information that is helpful to parents as they navigate Medicaid and Private Insurance as well as county based programs like CLTS.
Contact Allison: 715-261-1933 allison.lourash@co.marathon.wi.us
Website: www.northernregionalcenter.org Please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us to stay up to date!
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9/23-24 Healthy Minds, Behaviors, & Schools ~ Wis Dells
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=22075Strategies and techniques to assist with behavior management and mental health issues in the school setting. Network and collaborate around behavioral and mental health needs of students as well as practice self-care and compassion.
Breakout sessions from local experts in the field, and offers specific strategies and information for you to bring back to your district and classroom.
$250 for 2 days of keynote speakers and breakout sessions!
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9/26 Let’s Talk About: “Moving from Worry to Action”
Hosted by PIER of Wisconsin (Parents Information and Education Resource)
in collaboration with Wisconsin DD Network and Inclusa.
Join us for a presentation and discussion with families, caregivers and guardians on how we might move from worry to action through the following questions:
- How might citizens who need assistance and guidance accomplish their goals of leading
- Where will they work? How will they get there?
- What supports must be individualized?
- How might our loved ones take part in community life,
experience valued relationships with non-disabled people?
- Where will they live and with whom?
- How might plans be made to maintain present quality of life into the future?
- What are the limits?
- What are the resources?
- Who will coordinate?
- What’s the system’s role?
- What’s the role of families and guardians?
Carolyn Schulein, Innovation Senior Manager, Inclusa
When: Thursday, September 26 3:30 to 5:30
Where: Marshfield Felker Family Genealogy and Local History Room –
This event is FREE. Refreshments will be provided.
To register or If you need a stipend for childcare or transportation cost to attend,
please contact Pam Ironside at (715) 423-7182 or ironkids@hotmail.com
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9/27 Supporting Neurodiversity in the IEP.
Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Milw.
Keynote: Dr. Markeda Newell-Comprehensive special education evaluation, with a lens of neurodiverse students (e.g. students with autism, emotional behavioral disabilities, other developmental disabilities, etc.).
https://media.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/av/culturally-responsive-problem-solving/story_html5.html?lms=1
Other topics include: Family/Self Advocate Panel, Addressing Bias in the IEP Process, Social and Emotional Skills in the IEP, Student Led IEPs, Early Childhood IEP Development, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Motor Skills in the IEP, Present Level of Performance, Transition Development/Adaptive Skills in the IEP
This is a free event with lunch included, but you must register at: https://forms.gle/TmQL8BqzvK3R4omB8
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10/3 To Infinity and Beyond: Preparing Adolescents to Launch into the Real WorldLearn about their own executive functioning, sharpen their perspective taking, and begin to manage their own social lives. https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/2019-Fall-Conference
Presented by Nancy Clements
The Florian Gardens Conference Center, Eau Claire
This course translates peer-reviewed published research on adolescent psychology, motivation, self-awareness, cognitive behavioral treatment, social learning challenges, acquiring independence, and more into hands-on strategies, clear frameworks, and concepts you can use immediately. Taking into consideration that the adult world focuses on access rather than success, we’ll explore job coaching strategies for literal-minded individuals, strategies for becoming more independent, and how interventionists can help prepare our persistently self-protective/resistant students. We’ll also share successful strategies for guiding our more sophisticated individuals in developing their own public relations and self-management campaigns. This workshop is packed with information!
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe how to use the Learning Strengths and Weaknesses visual guide to encourage conversations about treatment direction with older students and adults.
2. List the four steps of Social Thinking’s Social Competency Model
3. Describe two or more types of situational conformity and the importance of executive functioning in meeting our social goals.
4. List at least four stages in the Levels of Independence that are needed to manage oneself in late adolescence and young adulthood.
5. Describe three or more behavioral and learning characteristics of individuals who are Resistant/Self-Protective Social Communicators.
6. Explain why it is important for students to learn social competencies as part helping them manage their social anxiety.
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10/5 WI FACETS Parent Leadership Training 9-3:30 Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells FREE. *Limited number of stipends available to parents at a first come, first served basis.Participants will learn about:
- Personal leadership styles
- Working in partnerships with schools
- How to be effective on communicating issues
- Building engagement around particular topics
- Develop structures for convening working together
- Shared work and being part of a team
- Types of conflicts and resolution styles
- Converting challenge into opportunities
- Developing and implementing group action plans
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10/ 14-16 2019 Self-Determination Conference.
Back to the Future-Self-Determination: Powered by Innovation
Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference empowers people with disabilities to have more control over their lives. Each year, people with disabilities, their families and people who support them participate in the conference to learn more about self-determination and self-directed supports so they can live more independently, actively participate in their communities, and use public funds efficiently.
Conference scholarships are available but there are a limited number of scholarships available and they are determined on a first come, first serve basis. We will try to approve as many requests as possible, but we may run out before the deadline. contact Michelle 920-723-5571 selfdetermined@incontrolwisconsin.org.
Calling all Wisconsin organizations that support self-determination and self-directed support in Wisconsin. We encourage you to submit an application. Space is limited and only applications from exhibitors that directly support self-determination and self-direction in WI will be accepted. All applications will be reviewed by a committee and selected based on interest, needs, variety and mission of the conference. We are particularly interested in having exhibitors with innovative approaches to services and supports for self- direction including the use of technology to help people with disabilities live full and inclusive lives. Exhibit tables are open Oct. 15-16, 2019.
Calling all Micro-business owners! If you are a person with a disability and own your own micro-business apply to share your gifts and talents with over 800 people this October? Be an exhibitor at the 2019 Self-Determination Conference!
Register: https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SDC-Exhibitor-Form-2019-printable.pdf
SPONSOR
Do you Support Self-Determination in Wisconsin? We need your Support!
We are accepting sponsorship to the 2019 Self-Determination Conference. Conference sponsorship provides scholarships to individuals with disabilities and their families to attend the conference. Scholarships provide to people with disabilities and their families registration and lodging assistance, and help to keep conference fees are low as possible.
Your contribution will help us continue to empower self-advocacy and self-direction in Wisconsin.
For additional information please contact Fil Clissa at fil.clissa@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-5395.
See you at the Conference: October 14-16, Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SDC-Exhibitor-Form-2019-printable.pdf
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10/ 14-16 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference www.wiaimh.org/conference Osthoff Resort Elhart Lake,
This conference is intended for people who work with or on behalf of young children and their families. The conference features
nationally-known speakers, as well as presenters from around Wisconsin, sharing
information about promoting social and emotional development in everyday
activities for infants, young children, and their families, as well as early
intervention and treatment strategies. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Scholarships to support attendance at the 2019 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference.
Scholarships will be awarded to cover partial registration costs. Scholarships cannot provide funding for transportation or accommodations.
We currently have funding support for a variety of different types of scholarships, some of which have specific eligibility criteria. We also anticipate that a s smaller number of general scholarships will be available.
Our 2019 funding priorities for scholarship awards are:
1) To hear multiple voices by gathering together a diverse group of professionals.
2) To support professionals who face financial barriers to attendance.
Our initial review of applications will be on July 10, 2019. Scholarships will be awarded beginning on July 15, 2019 following a priority system based on criteria listed in the application.
The Conference is being held on Oct 14-16, 2019 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Scholarship recipients will be responsible for their own transportation, travel costs, and any overnight accommodations. Expenses will not be reimbursed.
Scholarships are very limited. To apply for a scholarship, please complete this short application.
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07egf0rlhfjx4w59q5/a0176jxdt3jg4/questions
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10/17 Beyond Behaviors: Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Autistic Individuals
Presented by Sharon Hammer and Lisa Hoeme
The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI
https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/event-cal/2019-mental-health-conference/
Mental health concerns are common for individuals on the autism spectrum, yet their struggles in this area often go overlooked and untreated. In this training, we will explore what individuals with autism share about their experiences and the impact living with autism has on their mental health and well being. We will explore the myths and realities of autism and mental health, with a focus on building understanding around the complexities of how these two areas intersect for individuals.
This training will provide specific resources for those looking to learn more about the complexity of helping a person manage multiple conditions, particularly for those on the autism spectrum. This training is designed for individuals on the spectrum, parents, teachers, and other professionals that work to support the mental health of autistic individuals.
Back by popular demand, this workshop will be similar to last year's November conference, with updated information and a focus on providing information for parents and families.
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10/18 Adoption & Permanency Support Conference: Healing Within the Parent-Child Relationship – Explore common psychosocial concerns and emotional needs for youth who were adopted or entered foster care following a history of disrupted relationships and/or early adversity (i.e. abuse/neglect). Understand impact of traumatic stress on early brain development, later behaviors and how healing parent-child relationships can promote and support social-emotional development. Lunch will be included.
9-3:30 Dove Healthcare's Community Room - 1405 Truax Boulevard Eau Claire
Continuing education credits
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10/19 Parent to Parent Training A training to become a Support Parent
Wausau Library
Parent to Parent Is a statewide network of families who support each other on the journey of parenting children with
special health care needs. It offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to connect one-to-one with a
parent of a child with similar special needs. A parent coordinator facilitates the match with a trained support parent.
Call 888-266-0028 or see www.p2pwi.org .
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11/8 Youth Transition Conference
YOUR Journey YOUR Choices YOUR Futrure
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids
Please join us for a daylong conference focused on youth with disabilities transitioning to the future.
Conference Sessions are focused on one of four primary themes:
- Independent Living: including skill development, accessing social and recreational opportunities, as well as learning transportation options, financial skills, and technology to be as independent as possible.
- Employment: accessing supports and services including work incentives benefits counseling, job placement and development, unique sessions on careers, and personal experiences finding employment.
- Self-Advocacy: activities and exercises that support youth with disabilities to learn how to navigate life paths and develop the skills to advocate for themselves.
- Post-Secondary Transition and Training: for high school students with disabilities seeking both a traditional college experience as well as alternatives like Think College programs. Presentations can include information on support services, academic preparation, and health and safety away from home.
11/11 & 12 "Cooperation"Children Come First Conference
Grand Canyon Lodge - Wis Dells
www.ccfconference.org
Register - https://forms.gle/Me86VUvMpoQDRVHKA
The largest youth and adolescent mental health conference in Wisconsin.
Call for Presenters - https://goo.gl/forms/3Zs0xbXr7PLseK0D3
Deadline May 17th
Contact Alison with questions - alison@wifamilyties.org or 262-617-6775
Wisconsin Family Ties
16 N Carroll St Suite 230
Madison Wisconsin 53703
United States
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11/14 & 15 State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership
Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
A keynote speaker this year is Jose Martin (Richards Lindsay & Martin LLP).
Conference, registration and lodging information is available at https://dpi.wi.gov/sped/educators/consultation/leadership/fall-leadership-conference.
The registration fee is $100. Registration will close on Friday, November 1, 2019. On-site registration is $140 and is limited. No refunds are issued, though substitutions are accepted. Please note the discounted hotel rate ends October 13, 2019.
Please contact Lee Sippola at lee.sippola@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-9175 with any questions.
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3-21 Extrava- Gala – A world Down Syndrome Day Party so hot we’re giving you plenty of time to plan! 30th Anniversary Party! Milw. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/d3ae/
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6/16-19th, 2020 International Respite (Short Break) Conference in Madison, Moving Respite Forward
This conference will provide a space to advance knowledge and understanding of respite by learning from and with international leaders in the field of respite.
Intended Audience ~ everyone who provides, uses, or needs respite/short break services. It is also for policy makers and program administrators who want to understand or better support the respite/short break needs of family caregivers, and individuals who receive respite care across all ages.
We encourage presentations from family caregivers, individuals who receive respite care, researchers, and caregiving professionals. We are looking for 25 or 75-minute presentations related to the following topics.
Topics
- Innovative Service Delivery Options throughout the Lifespan
- Advances in Research and Evaluation
- Family Caregiver perspectives
- Building Capacity and Ensuring Sustainability
- Advocacy and Networking for Policy Change
- Lifespan Respite
- Practical applicability to the conference theme Moving Respite Forward
- Usefulness of the information, skills, and/or ideas for the intended audience
- Contributions to new or innovative practices
- Intent to stimulate active engagement of participants
- Presenter’s qualifications and experience
- Use of instructional aids
Visit our website for additional information www.isba.me
or contact us at isba2020@union.wisc.edu
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