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Sign Language Class
Tuesdays End 4/23
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 and Community!
Faith Lutheran Church.
207 South Cherry Ave. (Marshfield
Questions? Pam 715-423-7182 ironkids@hotmail.com
Sponsored with donations from Families and Marawood Construction Services
& Parents Information and Education Resource (PIER)
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4/18 “We Are…” Human Library
SPASH from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Award-winning mental health educator and keynote speaker Mettie Spiess presenting “Supporting Youth Mental Health and Resilience in Today’s World”
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the SPASH Auditorium.
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4/18 & 20 Allies in Deafhood
4/18 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm at WESP-DHH Campus Lee Gym - 309 W. Walworth Ave Delavan, WI
4/20 at 9:30am - 12:30pm at Fond du Lac Public Library - 32 Sheboygan St. Fond du Lac, WI
This workshop is open to all who are interested in learning how to become a better ally for the Deaf Community. This workshop includes content on the differences between deafness vs. Deafhood, why we use application of “colonialism” in the understanding of our individual and collective experience/history, an expanded definition of Audism, and what the Five Dimensions of Deaf people are.
All access to communication will be provided.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie L. Eldred, Deaf Mentor Program Coordinator,
bonnie.eldred@wesp-dhh.wi.gov or 262-725-0252
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4/18 Feel Better, Care Better: Caregiver and Dementia Conference
WITC-Ashland, 2100 Beaser Ave 8:30 -3:30 $29 ($8.87 for 62+) Registration necessary
https://www.witc.edu/continuing-education-and-training/conferences-and-events/spring-ash-caregiver
Explore how you can take good care of yourself so that you can better care for your loved ones. Topics discussed include:
· Grief and loss
· Funeral planning
· Tai Chi
· Estate planning
· Chemical dependency
· Nutrition
· Living with joy
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4/22 “Service Animals/Therapeutic Benefits”
Janine Zuiches presenting
Oak Room at the Ascension Building,2501 Main Street,Stevens Point
6:00-7:00 p.m.
• May 20—Trauma and Kids by Gretchen Hintz
• June 24—Resiliency & Self Care by Lisa Grasshoff
• July 29—Taking Care of You by Sherry Daniels
• August 26—Forgiveness by Julie Hintzman
• September 23— Key Needs by Wade Rasmussen
• Oct. 28—“In Our Own Voice” presentation & video by NAMI Portage-Wood Counties
• November 25—Trauma by Ron Matthew
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Listening Sessions ~ Legislature's Joint Finance (budget writing) committee is holding four hearings across the state to gather public input on the state budget
Committee members have said how helpful it is to have real people share their stories and illustrate what makes a difference in their lives, and where improvements are needed. Joint Finance Committee hearings are an important opportunity for families to highlight budget proposals for the committee. To see an in-depth summary of the Governor’s budget go to https://familyvoiceswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/State-Budget-Summary-from-Family-Voices-of-WI-.pdf.
A few key issues for children with disabilities for the Joint Finance Committee http://www.survivalcoalitionwi.org/index.php/budget-priorities/
- END Wait Lists - Ensure that all children eligible for the children’s long-term support program can receive services. Provide “sum sufficient” funding for all eligible children in the Medicaid budget so that no child with a disability is left waiting for needed supports and services.
- SUPPORT FAMILIES - Support $4.5M for a “no wrong door” or Family Support and Disability Resources to support families including: children's services navigators; disability resource specialists; and advocacy services to help families access and navigate available community resources, programs, and services.
- SPECIAL EDUCATION - Increase state special education reimbursement to local school districts from 24% to 60%.
If you are unable to attend a hearing in person, you can submit your comments on the state budget to: budgetcomments@legis.wisconsin.gov
Public hearing dates and locations:
Wednesday April 24th
10 AM to 5 PM
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
University Union, Phoenix Rooms
2430 Campus Court
Green Bay, WI 54311
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4/25 Emotionally Equipping Our Kids: Skills We Can (and Should) Be Teaching our Children
Untreated anxiety in children is one of the top predictors of depression in adolescence and young adulthood. The good news? Research proves that teaching children certain cognitive and social skills makes a big difference in preventing the development of these struggles. This presentation will describe the patterns we need to pay attention to, the skills we need to teach and offer several specific ideas for incorporating these skills into our interactions with children and teens
Marshfield Medical Center Melvin R. Laird Center for Medical Research Erdman Lobby/Froehlke Auditorium
6 – 6:30 p.m. Registration, light snacks and refreshments
6:30 – 8 p.m. Presentation
Free
Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. To register, call 715-387-9081.
Registration deadline is April 12.
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4/25 &26 One Mind, One Community, Nami Mental Health Conference 2019
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison,
Focus on advocacy as it relates to diversity inclusion. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the many diversities in the mental health system, while also learning how to make it more inclusive. The event will once again host a large variety of audiences, including mental health providers, leaders, social workers, clinicians, government officials, criminal justice partners, peers, and family members. Mental health advocates from all over the state are welcome to attend.
https://www.namiwisconsin.org/annual-conference
Registration: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/namiwisconsin/event/795612/
Ask the Expert: Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders
When "I" replaces "We" even "Illness" becomes "Wellness"
Yoga for Anxiety
Reaching the youth of your community through the NAMI Ending the Silence program
Lived Experience Leading Systems Change
Navigating Support Calls
Ask the Expert: Caregiver Issues for Mental Illness
A Native American Interpretation of CIT
Ethics of a Peer Specialist: A Practical Perspective Part 1
Up to Me: Talking about Mental Health?
Navigating the System: Resources for Parents in Wisconsin
Ask the Expert: Cultural Issues in Psychiatry
History of Civil Commitment: Balancing Patient Rights with the Law and Dangerousness
Ethics of a Peer Specialist: A Practical Perspective Part 2
Step Therapy and You - the practice of step therapy, patient impact and legislative efforts to make it better in Wisconsin
Non-Medication Treatment Options for Children and Youth
Bringing NAMI to Campus
Ask the Expert: Schizophrenia Clinical Update
CIT for Corrections
Mental Health Chat- Elementary Education Workshop Part 1
The Ins and Outs in the Digital Age of Therapy - Apps, Internet-based therapy and support groups
Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community
County- Based Advocacy
Ask the Expert: Mood Disorders Clinical Update
Safe & Sound: Use of Police Force and Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Chat- Elementary Education Workshop Part 2
Recovery 101
Reiki- Spiritual Energy
FAITH (Fellowship and Improve Thy Health)- A Faith Based Depression Intervention
Ask the Expert: Geriatric Psychiatry
Marathon County Crisis Assessment Response Team
Compassion Resilience Toolkits: Families, Schools and Health & Human Services
Peer Run Organizations and Their Benefits
Hospice Social Workers: The Personal Death Experience
Bipolar; Family Dynamics of a Mother and Daughter's Journey
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5/1 Waisman Centers ~Day with the Experts Series
https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/outreach/waisman-center-day-with-experts/
9:00 am - 12:30 pm Cochlear Implants
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5/1 - Marshfield Special Needs Parent Groups
12:00-1:00 Pizza Hut N. Central Ave.
& 2:45 to 4:oo Marshfield Perkins for pie and coffee!
For families who have individuals with special needs!
* Lets Plan for the Future ~ and Build Community Connections to Support your individual with unique needs!
A great time to talk about resources and services for our children, youth and adults!
We can “flex” this time, just contact me ~Pam
ironkids@hotmail.com 715-423-7182
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5/2&3 Circles of Life 2019 Conference Holiday Inn Conference Center, Stevens Point, WI
Registration at http://bit.ly/Circles2019 -
If you are family member or professional serving children with special needs, this is your “go to “ conference for learning about and accessing supports and services! Attend and develop new skills, learn up to date information! Form lasting relationships. Make great statewide connections!
Information / Resources / Connections!
• Leadership and advocacy • Community • Education • Family and self-care and wellness • Health and mental health topics • Long-term care • Transition • And more…
Visit the Circles of Life website at: CirclesofLifeConference.com
Find us on Facebook!
Contact Lynn Renner, Communications and Information Coordinator, Family Voices of Wisconsin 608.828.9959 lynn@fvofwi.org
Sponsorship and exhibitor materials are available at: circlesoflifeconference.com/support-col/
Contact us to learn how your organization can support this amazing event!
Reach Pam at Pdelap5@gmail.com or call Lynn at 608-828-9959.
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5/2 Autism Society of Central Wisconsin St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau
6:30 PM. For questions, Mike 715-359-0886 autismsocietycw@gmail.com
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5/4 Mental Wellness of Adults with Down Syndrome
9:00am - 3:00pm (breakfast beginning at 8am)
Children's Hospital of WI - Briggs and Stratton Auditorium
(8915 W. Connell Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53226)
COST: $10 - participants will receive a $10 gas card to reimburse cost of registration upon check-in
https://www.dsaw.org/events/dsalzconf19
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5/4 Book Talk with the Author of "Losing Hope And Finding Faith...An Adoption Memoir"
*adoption loss and other various forms of loss experienced
*hurdles and challenges are not done, even after finalization.
Panera Bread,1700 Stewart Avenue, Wausau
1:00-3:00 pm RSVP
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-with-the-author-of-losing-hope-and-finding-faithan-adoption-memoir-registration-58105987573
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5/9 Planning for the Future Series ~ Community Connections -Supporting your individual with unique needs
Share this information with families you know!
Please mark your calendars for:
May 9 Update on building a Treehaven Community with Kathy Meyer
We are working with WI DDNETWORK and trying to map out a series of learning opportunities for families and legal representatives to learn more about estate, financial and programmatic planning for members with disabilities
McMillan Library, All Purpose Room ~ Wisconsin Rapids
11:30 to 1:30 ( come and go as you need to during this time)
We will provide:
Snack, water, fruit, chips
Resources & strategies
Sharing and support (together we are stronger! You are NOT alone!)
What environment would you like to see for your individual living in?
What are your options?
How does everything get funded?
Let’s get together and share strategies and supports for our Adult Individuals with Unique needs!
Please attend and share your support for other families, needs and resources!
Questions? Please contact Pam 715-423-7182
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5/14 & 21 “Taking Care of You”
May 14 McMillian Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids (6:30pm-8:30pm)
May 21 Streitel Conference Center, Marshfield (6:30pm-8:30pm)
FREE Training:
Taking Care of You is a research-based program that offers practical strategies and experiences to help people deal with the stress in their lives. Managing life's challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and their overall health. Learn skills necessary to react calmly to children in stressful situations.
Participants will consider ways to:
· Become more aware of the mind-body connection and how to use this awareness for better health · Develop habits that can lead to a healthier person: * body * mind * spirit
· Respond versus react to the stress
· Practice self-care and healthy habits with children in care
· Simplify life and live more in the moment
Community / Parents / Professionals register: 715.423.4114 | 1.800.628.8534
Childcare Providers Please visit www.the-registry.org and click Search for Trainings.
In the Keywords Search, type Event ID: 794973 for the Wisconsin Rapids site -OR- Event ID: 794986 for the Marshfield site.
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5/15 “We Are…” Human Library Event,
McMillian Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids
5:30–6:15 p.m.
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5/15 Employment 1st Conference: Strengthening Partnerships for Community Life
The Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells
https://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/ef-conference2019/
This year’s Employment First conference will provide an intensive, collaborative day of learning and problem solving for service providers, funders, families and self-advocates who want to transform services to support people with disabilities to build full lives in their communities that include employment, volunteering, recreational, social and other community activities.
Service transformation requires strong communication and collaboration between all stakeholders at all levels. At this year’s conference, we will focus on sharing a variety of perspectives and experiences from these stakeholders and learn from others who have successfully forged through the changes we are undergoing in Wisconsin. Session topics will include:
• Federal and state policy updates
• Communicating and managing change within organizations
• Supporting and engaging families
• Supporting people to set and achieve meaningful goals, including employment
• Educating community members and creating community connections
• Managing a community-based service organization
• Transforming organizational culture and practices
All sessions will be highly interactive so we can collectively think about and move forward with stronger partnerships and new strategies to continue to transform services and support people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities.
Event Details and Registration Coming Soon!
If you have any questions, please contact Molly Cooney at molly.cooney@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-0266.
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5/16 Superior Caregiver Conference
9 a.m.– 3 p.m. WITC-Superior
https://www.witc.edu/continuing-education-and-training/conferences-and-events/spring-sup-caregiver
$29/$8.87(62+)
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5/20 Trauma and Kids- Gretchen Hintz,
Oak Room at the Ascension Building, 2501 Main Street, Stevens Point
6:00–7:00 p.m.
• June 24—Resiliency & Self Care by Lisa Grasshoff
• July 29—Taking Care of You by Sherry Daniels
• August 26—Forgiveness by Julie Hintzman
• September 23— Key Needs by Wade Rasmussen
• Oct. 28—“In Our Own Voice” presentation & video by NAMI Portage-Wood Counties
• November 25—Trauma by Ron Matthew
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5/22 “We Are…” Human Library
Marshfield Community Center, 211 E. Second Street, Marshfield
5:30–6:15 p.m.
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5/21-22 Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD) Conference
Brookfield, WI.
https://www.wisdeaf.org/conference
Tracks include: Parent/Education ~ Interpreting, Professional and General , Deaf Space, Nightly events
The registration cost includes WAD Membership cost.
By attending the conference, you will automatically become a WAD member.
For those who are current WAD member, please enter your e-mail when you signed up for WAD membership in the promotional code area for $20 discount.
We welcome WAD Members, Families, Educators, Deaf and Hard of Hearing professionals and Interpreters to attend this conference! Let's connect at the conference!
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5/23 Community Conversation
Wisconsin’s Maternal/ Child Health and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs programs are looking for feedback from families to help shape their 5-year plan. We are having community conversations across the state to learn more about what is working in your community for your family and what suggestions you have for changes. Community conversations are where a facilitator will ask a series of questions of the group to spark conversation to gather information. We are looking for your honest experience as a family with a child with a disability and/or special health care need.
When: Thursday, May 23, 2018. We will be serving dinner starting at 5. The conversation will go from 5:30-7.
Where: Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main St. Stevens Point. The library has an adjacent parking lot on Clark St. We will be meeting in the Pinery Room which is on the first floor near the restrooms and front desk.
Please contact Allison or Aby at 715-261-1906 or email specialneedsinfo@co.marathon.wi.us to RSVP.
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6/1 Behavior & Social Strategies!! DSAW event
https://www.dsaw.org/events/behaviorseminar19
Behavior basics and effective strategies you can use to prevent and respond to your child's behavior in addition to what social skills really are, how to most effectively teach them, and activities to improve social skills.
9:00am - 4:00pm (breakfast and registration beginning at 8am)
COST: $15 for DSAW Members and $25 for Non-DSAW Members (includes breakfast, lunch, and materials)
WHERE: Children's Hospital of WI - Briggs and Stratton Auditorium
(8915 W. Connell Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53226)
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June 12 - 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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6/18 Growing School Mental Health Summit- Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health
Stevens Point
www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org
Phone: (608) 257-5939
info@schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org
Equity in School Mental Health Work
In-Depth Quality Improvement & Implementation Support (SHAPE System)
Evidence-Based Practices in School Mental Health
This is an opportunity for stakeholders from around the state in all facets of school and mental health services to come together for one day to learn and share best practices in creating comprehensive, sustainable, school-based mental health systems.
Models and best practices around school mental health systems from the state of Wisconsin!
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8/1,2&3 Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities- an Endless Possibilities Conference:
Shawn Robinson, Ph.D. keynotes August 2, Transforming the Impossible to Possible—Journey from Special Education to Ph.D.
He is the author of Dr. Dyslexia Dude. Pre-conference, August 1, is Youth Mental Health First Aid. Date: August 1-2, 2019
UW-Whitewater
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8/15/19 Literacy workshop For Passionate Readers: The Art of Engaging and Reaching Every Child.
Speaker: Pernille Ripp 9-3 Wis Dells
For more information and/or to register!
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=22314
Cost Contant Liz 608-745-5472 or graffe@cesa5.org
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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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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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