Newsletter                                  
Are you looking for work?  Are you looking for providers to help with respite, personal care, special needs childcare? 
                   Online state-approved training for people who would like to be providers of support. 
                   Access a registry of trained providers.
                   Could you use fiscal assistance to hire a friend, family member, or neighbor to help you with primary caregiving duties?
                    https://respitecarewi.org/live/      *info@respitecarewi.org​         * phone: 608.222.2033               * fax: 920.993.3335 
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Make sure you understand accommodations  and supports for our children and youth who have  needs for learning support! 
Check out learning supports here in Wisconsin. 
                                        WI FACETS learning opportunity calendar   https://wifacets.org/events .                                                       
                                        Searches within your local CESA 's  https://dpi.wi.gov/cesa
                                        Search the Department of Public Instruction website. https://dpi.wi.gov/sped
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The Arc's Center for Future Planning offers free resources to help self-advocates, families, professionals, and others, tackle all aspects of future planning, including housing, finances, employment, support services, and more.   
When you're ready to start building a plan, use Arc's Center for Future Planning free tool, which will guide you through each step of the process.
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So many questions, too many options... Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, Power of Attorney.... Check out this great tool!
                                                   http://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/supporteddecision-making/
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Transition Parents in Partnership (TPIP)- Virtual via Zoom beginning this fall.
For training dates visit: https://www.wspei.org
This training will prepare families for the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of:
               - employment
               - education
               - living
               - health
Why should I attend a Transition PIP?
             • Begin your planning for life after high school
             • Learn about valuable resources and adult services
             • Become part of a network of parents who have youth with disabilities
             • Explore ways to share the information you have learned
             • Strengthen partnerships between the many professionals you interact with on behalf of your child
Choose 1 of 4 options:
              1. Statewide Tuesday Evening Training (13 sessions)
              2. Statewide Saturday Training (8 sessions)
              3. Milwaukee Area Saturday Morning Training (8 sessions)
              4. Green Bay Area Thursday Evening Training (13 sessions)
Attendance at all virtual PIP sessions per location you register for is required.
Register online at https://www.wspeidatasystem.com/pip/register/student/tpip
Si habla español llame a…Fatima Becerra 414-399-0236, fatimaabecerra@gmail.com  

For more information, contact: Martha DeYoung, PIP & YiPPE Training
Coordinator 608-745-5435, deyoungm@cesa5.org or visit: https://wspei.org/families/pip.php

Parents in Partnership is funded by a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) which covers all cost associated with the trainings.

         Trainings and Workshops
               Local and Statewide
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​Wisconsin FACETS Webinars
Most webinars 12:00—1:00 PM
             https://wifacets.org/events 
             Sandra: 877-374-0511

12/2 Results Driven Accountability
         (RDA)

12/9 Placement Decisions and Home-
             Based Instruction

12/16 College & Career Ready IEPs
          through the Lens of Early
           Childhood

12/15 Bullying 
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Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Family Voices of Wisconsin,  Training sessions are FREE  via internet  familyvoiceswi.org/learn.
 
12/ 1, 5:30 – 7:00
           Zoom Registration Link 

Medicaid Made Easy will give you a solid understanding of Medicaid programs for children and how they’re funded. 
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12/3 Autism  Support Group Meeting - Speaker  Jocelyn Mayer, MS BCBA LBA from the Achieve Center will give a general overview of ABA therapy for those who might not be familiar, discuss the importance and benefit of parent involvement in their child's therapy. Jocelyn, will cover a specific parent training curriculum based on principles of ABA, how she integrates that into her therapy, and ends with Q&A.
 http://www.uachievecenter.com/ 
6:00 PM 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81601136316...
Meeting ID: 816 0113 6316
Passcode: ASCW
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Free webinars and an online learning community that are exploring the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual service delivery, and sharing strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually.
 
Participants can register for individual webinars.
 
Register
 
Questions? Email touchpoints@childrens.harvard.edu
 
12/ 3, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
Understanding and Responding to Trauma in Virtual Service Delivery

12/ 17, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
Taking Care of Yourself as a Virtual Service Provider
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​12/3  Autism & Trauma: Exploring Effects and Strategies  A collaborative workshop offered virtually by the Autism Societies of Greater Wisconsin and Minnesota    
https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/trauma-workshop/
 
Trauma has a powerful capacity to shape a person’s physical, emotional, and social health and development. No less profound is the toll that persistent trauma exacts on individual behavior, processing, and community living. Though trauma is pervasive, there are many misconceptions about its identification, presentation, and treatment.
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12/8 Improve the child welfare system
4 Virtual info sessions to learn more!
 
• 12/8        10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• 12/10       5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• 12/14       4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• 12/17       10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
 
ALL SESSIONS VIA ZOOM
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/6046981/Parents-with-Child-Welfare-Experience-Registration
For Questions: Tiffany.Meredith@wi.gov    or 608-698-7818
 
 • Do you have personal experience with child welfare, foster care or child protective services in Wisconsin?
 
 • Do you have ideas about how to make the child welfare system better?
 
• Do you want to share your experience with others?
 
• Do you want to develop your skills in leadership and advocacy? Help us improve the child welfare system in Wisconsin!
 
Office of Children’s Mental Health is helping the Department of Children and Families in recruiting parents to participate in a workgroup to help improve the child welfare system.  
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Putting the Units of Study to Work           3 Day Virtual Series 

Workshop participants will dive deeply into the Units of Study for Phonics, Reading, and Writing over the course of this series. Each workshop will take participants through the content and methods of the Units of Study with specific recommendations for successful implementation in schools and online.
Please register for each session separately. Click on session date to register.
            Session 2: January 7, 2021 Reading                     Units of Study
         Session 3: March 11, 2021 Writing                       Units of Study
1:30pm-4:30pm
https://www.smore.com/unr30-putting-the-units-of-study-to-work?ref=email-content#w-2679889728
Registration Fee Per Session:
$50 for CESA 5 School Improvement Services Members
$75 for Non-Members
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The Arc Wisconsin Academy
​https://arcwi.org/the-arc-wisconsin-academy/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=academy
Classes starting in April 2021HealthMatters™
Adults with disabilities are three times more likely than people without disabilities to experience heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. HealthMatters™ is an evidence-based class for people with disabilities that will help you increase get control over your health and learn to make healthier choices.
  • Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Healthy?
  • Lesson 2: Step Into Exercise
  • Lesson 3: The Fab Five
  • Lesson 4: How Much Food Is Too Much?
  • Lesson 5: Benefits Healthy Eating Has on Our Bodies
  • Lesson 6: Healthy Lifestyle Review
Tuition: $240
Tuition payment is due by April 1, 2021
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6/22-25 2021 International Respite (Short Break) Conference in Madison, Wisconsin 
​http://www.isba.me/registration/
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​1/16 & 17/  2021  Children Come First - Kalahari Wisconsin Dells 

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      Grandparent~
  Relative caregivers
Upcoming Online Kinship Workshop Series
November 16th: How to effectively communicate with social workers English 5pm, Spanish 6pm
December 11th: What is child abuse and neglect; know the laws, English 5pm, Spanish 6pm
January 13th: Kinship Caregiving 101 will cover a variety of topics such as court navigation, protecting yourself, advocating and finding resources. English 7pm, Spanish 8pm


These workshops are geared toward caregivers and they can attend no matter where they live. For more information, contact Jennifer Odum, Grandparents As Parents Program Manager: jodum@ONEgeneration.org. 
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Also see: Grandparenting Tab 
​Grandparents & Other Relatives as Parents (GORP) – outreach: quarterly newsletter, warmline (not crisis line but more about finding resources) and community presentations on topics that resonate with relative caregivers.

For more information, contact Serena at referrals@therainbowproject.net or (608) 255-7356.
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Changing relationship from relative to parent. 

When a child cannot live with their parents often times the next best alternative is living with a relative.  While this can mean less change and trauma for the child, it can also mean role changes and new family challenges the relative hadn’t considered.  Join us for a brief overview of the challenges relative caregivers face in their new role and a discussion of how you can provide support to relative caregivers while they get adjusted.  

Presenter Tiffany Meredith, the founder of Tiffany L. Meredith Consulting. 
Tiffany is a former relative caregiver with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, foster care, and adoption.  

You may view this at: 
https://zoom.us/rec/play/cyyZ0gNEuYFTthTywHQAkJ148duWuFUGTqgXzv57ruVbrb3dIwP8UMFYbqPIJ8SwiUmr0H0rfGLscR5n.pucGXuG1AuhOC7vR?continueMode=true
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WI Adoption & Permanency Support shared this link for Virtual Support Groups for Relative Caregivers:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-support-group-for-relative-caregivers-tickets-114153498186

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      Caregiving 
Caregivers with adult children with I/DD  
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/caring-for-an-adult-child-with-disabilities-in-retirem

Caregiving versus parenting:
https://centerforfamilyinvolvementblog.org/2019/11/22/caregiving-and-parenting-are-not-the-same/
Print and share with your school or circle of family and friends!
  Family Caregivers/Providers 
       *Funding for Respite!  
         *Find a Provider
         * Be a Provider
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin    Please go to:  https://respitecarewi.org/live/our-programs/   for their most current forms and application process. 
   
Respite Care of Wisconsin also has 
resource for:
           Caregivers of Elderly
           Caregivers of Adults
           Caregivers of Children 
                        and 
           Respite Care Worker
           https://respitecarewi.org/

          Virtual Trainings
         Catholic Charites
         Down Syndrome
               Activities
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Foster or Adoption networking
​                 & support
Down Syndrome Opportunities  
Grandparent~ Relative caregivers
Caregiving

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            Virtual Training             
            Opportunities! 

Family Voices of Wisconsin, Training sessions are FREE and online!
 
Trainings are for family members, self-advocates, educators and professionals.
 
For registration information go to familyvoiceswi.org/learn.
 
What's After High School? This training is an overview of the transition to adult life for young adults with disabilities and/or special health care needs. It’s perfect for families with children ages 14-21 and the providers and school staff who work with them. Of course, youth are welcome! We’ll cover: Planning for the future; Your school’s role; Long-term supports; Vocational resources; Moving to adult health care; Supported decision making and guardianship; and, Self-Determination basics.

Medicaid Made Easy will give you a solid understanding of Medicaid programs for children and how they’re funded. Most importantly, it’s focused on how these programs work for Wisconsin families. We’ll cover: Doorways to Medicaid; Medicaid funded programs; Uses for the ForwardHealth card; and, Next steps with resources.

Did You Know? Now You Know! Learn about all the resources and services for children with disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. Topics include private health insurance, Medicaid, long-term supports, how to coordinate services and so much more.
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Parent to Parent  is going virtual with Parent trainings.  Help another parent's journey and make it a little easier! To learn more, go to https://p2pwi.org/P2P/Trainings.
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The Arc Wisconsin Academy
https://arcwi.org/the-arc-wisconsin-academy/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=academy
Self-Advocacy Leadership in Action
This series will help you learn how to make good choices, stand up for yourself, and be more independent.
  • Lesson 1: Understanding Disability History and Learning Self-Advocacy Skills
  • Lesson 2: Knowing What You Want For Your Future
  • Lesson 3: Learning to Take Safe Risks
  • Lesson 4: Accepting Help From Other People
  • Lesson 5: Speaking Up For Yourself
  • Lesson 6: Being Proud of Who You Are and Teaching Others
  • Lesson 7: Knowing Your Policymakers
Tuition: $240
Tuition payment is due by October 1, 2020
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From Children's Museum
Follow on FB! https://www.facebook.com/Central-Wisconsin-Childrens-Museum-CWCM-17911389555

Remember to  connect6 with your local library to see how they are providing activities and resources.
 
Wisconsin Rapids McMillan Library –  Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm,
  curbside pickup also available;             
   computer use is allowed with a time
​   limit of one hour. 

    * Children’s programming continues 
      virtually:
     *Story Time through Facebook live, 
     *Activity kits available for pickup
      will resume in fall,
     *Tuesday evenings will include
        family night at home concept, a     
     *Saturday cooking program.
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             Catholic Charities Adoption Opportunities for foster and adoptive families!
        ***Registration required |833.WIS.APSP | info@wisapsp.org |    
​                 https://wisapsp.org

In recognition of National Adoption Month, all webinars are free during the month of November. Just enter code NAM2020 at registration!
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Virtual Groups:
  
 Parents of  Older Youth
Waiting to Adopt
Birth Parent Support
Caregiver of young children
 Relative Caregivers
 Connected Parenting
Adult Adoptees
Adoption Triade Circle

Check out their online webinars. the latest is: 
        The Power of Play,
       Beyond Picky Eating
       Here Be Dragons: Helping children
                   with traumatic backgrounds
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Questions? Contact ~
Eau Claire - Anne Rozeboom - anne@wisapsp.org - 608-519-8065
Green Bay - Heather Hansen - heather@wisapsp.org - 920-272-8240
La Crosse - Susan McParker - susan@wisapsp.org - 608-519-8023
Madison - Jessica Wright - jessica@wisapsp.org - 608-692-2910 
Milwaukee - Pattie Godsell - pattie@wisapsp.org - 414-369-7489
Wausau - Chelsey Zommers - chelsey@wisapsp.org - 608-519-8068
 
You may also continue to reach us via phone or text with our 24/7 warm-line at 1-833-WIS-APSP.
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   Down Syndrome

The "7 Days of DSAW" Holiday Classes    11 AM -12 PM. https://www.dsaw.org/7daysofdsaw
You can sign up for as many days as you'd like!
12/ 21 "Grateful & Thankful"
12/22 "Winter Workout"
12/23 "Holiday Party" 
12/28 "Holiday Traditions"
12/29 "Winter Workout" 
12/30 "Campfire Crafts & Snowy Tales" 
12/31 "NYE Party" 

DSAW Connects: Virtually
See, link, register to more opportunities!
All classes take place over Zoom. Zoom will work on computers, tablets, and phones.
Check out: 
https://www.dsaw.org/dsawconnectsfall
For the below opportunities and more! 
Please note: For paid classes, we will be accepting IRIS or DSAW's "Pay-What-You-Can" options as payment for our courses.

10/22 Zoom Trivia night for parents, families, and self-advocates all over Wisconsin! t 7 PM 

11/12  Welcome to the Zoo" is an interactive, musical production, put on by Milwaukee County Zoo, that will run for 45 minutes. The performance will be followed by a live Q&A with the actors! 

Interested families and self-advocates should fill out the form below to gain access to virtual performance on November 12th. 
https://www.dsaw.org/events/welcometothezoo2020
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Move & Groove
Get your sweat on while having fun! We will learn new moves and dance to your favorite music

Body Blast
A modified and inclusive fitness class for all abilities! Fun workout music and socialization with friends will enhance your experience and keep fitness fun!

Let's Get Connected 
Learn how to make new friendships while strengthening current relationships!

Navigating Our World
In today's ever changing and challenging times navigating our world can be difficult. Explore ways to communicate and cope with problematic changes and emotions through mindful and creative outlets. 
Course Objective: Emotional health, communication skills, encouraging self-expression and creativity, exploring individuality

Boost your Brain                      
School may be out, but learning is always in! From mindful meditation to crossing the midline, learn a variety of activities that will teach you brand new ways to boost your brain! 

Media Madness                        
Explore challenges and benefits associated with technology and our expanding social network all while enjoying popular media.
 
Young Leaders Academy
              (18+ session ONLY)
Young Leaders Academy Westside: Second and Fourth Thursday from 6pm-7pm
Young Leaders Academy East Side and Beyond: First and Third Thursday from 6pm-7pm
We're taking our Young Leaders Academy online! This will be a continuation of the in-person classes we were offering at DSAW's office (west side) and on the east side, but we are welcoming new registrants as well!

Back To Work
**Option to supplement with a 1:1 session
This class will explore safe and appropriate ways to prepare for the workplace.
Course Objective: Safe work habits, attitude, communication, interpersonal/social skills, professionalism, teamwork

Life Skills and Laughter
Join DSAW for a class that combines Life Skills and Stream Team classes. The first hour is designed to develop life skills while the second hour offers a variety of fun games, online exploration, trivia, relationship building, and lots of laughter! 
Course Objective: Life skill development, strengthening communication, relationship building, positivity 

​Statewide calendar of events! 
Register or for more info go to: https://www.dsaw.org/statewide-events  

Downs Syndrome Awareness Walks Around the State
Sheboygan (10/24)

 
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     *  Shopping Amazon Smiles  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-2004868
          
     * Purchasing Kwik Trip Gas cards  
                       Contact  Pam
               ironkids@hotmail.com

       * Purchasing a bag of Coffee from
                       Blu Play
          
        * Sending donation to: 
                PIER, c/o Pam Ironside,
               6211 North Park Road,
               Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

        * Join our PIER board

        *Help update and edit website          

​Disclaimer: These activities and information in this document are not sponsored nor endorsed by the agency, organization or school district sharing forward this information. Neither do they assume responsibility for the conduct during or safety of the activities. The above (or forwarding party) shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court of administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney’s fees and judgments or awards. ​      ​

​        Fun stuff!
       Autism group/networking
      Sibling opportunities
      Mental Health
      Resources you need to know


​          Fun Stuff!
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12/12 Santa Celebration 2020 Drive Up for children with disabilities of any age and their siblings!  Hosted by Wisconsinsibs!
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
Grand Meridian Outdoor
​           Courtyard  & Parking Lot
2621 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911  
 
Reservation Info at: www.wisconsinsibs.org  or tessa@wisconsibs.org
Cost $10.00 per carload
 
For information or to volunteer, contact: Tessa Lewis 
WisconSibs, Inc
920-851-6441 
tessa@wisconsibs.org 
Attention volunteers.
To be a volunteer Santa Helper, reply to this email or click REGISTER NOW! All volunteers will be required to wear masks and remain socially distant from one another and guests.
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The "7 Days of DSAW" Holiday Classes    11 AM -12 PM. https://www.dsaw.org/7daysofdsaw
You can sign up for as many days as you'd like!
12/ 21 "Grateful & Thankful"
12/22 "Winter Workout"
12/23 "Holiday Party"
12/28 "Holiday Traditions"
12/29 "Winter Workout"
12/30 "Campfire Crafts & Snowy Tales"
12/31 "NYE Party"
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McMillan Library in Wisconsin Rapids offers kits biweekly; hands on components which are then paired with a Zoom session (target age = Elementary).  Families must register to receive & pickup their kit; registration is found under the Library Events tab, then access each link on the calendar. 

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Great resource for parents and caregivers looking for fun activities to do with their child.  All kits are free
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From UWSP!
12/7-21 O.W.L. Club Grades 4-9 Have the most enchanting winter, yet! Make an ornament for your tree, Christmas gifts for family and friends, and tasty treats perfect for curling up next to a fire in castle far away....
                      https://www.uwsp.edu/conted/pages/camps.aspx

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12/12-13 O.W.L. Family Fun Camp Ages 8+ A magical experience for the whole family! Games, crafts, treats, and more that get everyone involved, Enjoy a planned family weekend from the comfort of your home. Witches and wizards of all ages are welcome.
                              https://www.uwsp.edu/conted/pages/camps.aspx

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Autism Opportunities           (ASCW) 
    ​On line opportunities! 

11/19 Online Teen Hangout
             6:00 – 7:00 PM
Teens with autism are welcome to join us online to chat and play games! 
         Theme: Thanksgiving
 Registration is required. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-yrqTgqEtPopqqDP8yRSBRws5veG4NW
 
Space is limited at 7 participants. Zoom links are automatically sent after registering.

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NEW- Transition to Adulthood           Discussion Series
Third Wednesday of every month                    6:00 – 7:00 pm
https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/transition-to-adulthood-discussion-series/

12/16 Autism & Driving
1/20 Navigating Social Security –
         tentative topic
2/17 Long Term Care – tentative
         topic
3/18 Autism & Housing -
         tentative topic
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​12/3 Autism & Trauma: Exploring Effects & Strategies. You can find more details here: http://www.autismgreaterwi.org/trauma-workshop/
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Supporting Neurodiverse Students Professional Learning System has new virtual options 
https://tinyurl.com/SNSVirtualWI

Support Group Meetings -6:30 pm   FREE   autismsocietycw@gmail.com

AUsome Tweeners Social Group
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Suggested ages 8-17.
autismsocietycw@gmail.com

Adults with Autism Support Group Meeting -  10:00 am – 11:30 am  A peer support group for adults on the autism spectrum.  autismsocietycw@gmail.com


Autism Society of Wisconsin!​               https://www.asw4autism.org/resource-guide/getting-started/

 Autism Societies
Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin    1-608-630-9147
                     
Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin   414.988.1260

Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin  920-558-4602
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Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities,
The recordings of the March 10th CoP ASD/DD are available on the WI CoP ASD/DD YouTube Channel.
The handouts are now available on the Connections website on the past meetings page:  https://connections.waisman.wisc.edu/past-meetings/
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 Resources for Talking to            Students About Race   
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/resources-talking-students-about-race
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       Reminders

Office of Children's Mental Health
https://children.wi.gov/Pages/ResearchData/FactSheets.aspx
FYI sheets on: 

​​​​​Building Social & Emotional Skills

Prioritizing Children's Mental Health; Spanish Version​

Preventing Underage Drinking

Bullying Prevention​​

Healthy Use of Screen Time
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Child Maltreatment and Out-of-Home Care 

Children’s Demographics and Well-Being

Children’s Medicaid Funded Mental Health Services

Crisis Intervention Services for Children on Medicaid

Mental Health Services in Schools

Opioid and Methamphetamine Use

​Outpatient Mental Health Service Data for Children on Medicaid

Psychotropic Medication Prescribing for Children on Medicaid

Resilience

School Outcomes Services for Children with Delays or Disabilities

Youth Justice

Youth Psychiatric Hospitalizations, Readmissions, and Emergency Detentions

Youth Suicide and Self Harm

​https://children.wi.gov/Pages/ResearchData/FactSheets.aspx
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Accommodating Patients with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic Today, in response to the first federal complaint challenging discriminatory hospital “no-visitor” policies, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced a resolution making clear that federal law requires hospitals and the state agencies overseeing them to modify policies to ensure patients with disabilities can safely access the in-person supports needed to benefit from medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/06/09/ocr-resolves-complaints-after-state-connecticut-private-hospital-safeguard-rights-persons.html
 
Strict no-visitor policies put in place at hospitals have prevented patients with disabilities from safely receiving support from family members or staff necessary for them to effectively communicate with medical personnel or otherwise receive equal access to medical treatment. No-visitor policies have disproportionately impacted Black people with disabilities, who have higher rates of infection and hospitalization. Accommodations to these policies are required by federal civil rights laws.  
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6918e1.htm?s_cid=mm6918e1_w
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​Wisconsin of Public Instruction Website (DPI) Extended School Closure for Students with IEPs due to COVID19Special Education Question and Answer Document
https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/Extended_School_Closure_due_to_COVID_Revised_3-20-2020.pdf
 
U.S. Department of Education Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children With Disabilities During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf
 
Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities (March 21, 2020)
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/frontpage/faq/rr/policyguidance/Supple%20Fact%20Sheet%203.21.20%20FINAL.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
 
 
Office of Civil Rights (OCR) webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=&v=DCMLk4cES6A
 Ensuring web accessibility for students with disabilities for schools utilizing online learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
 
Fact sheet for education leaders on how to protect students' civil rights as school leaders take steps to keep students safe and secure.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ocr-coronavirus-fact-sheet.pdf
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Home Alone –Preparing Children For Self Care
These videos are for parents and their children who are getting ready to stay home alone. Parents and children should watch the videos together and use the short activities after each video to discuss your plans to stay safe.  https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/homealone/
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Looking for child care?
Watch this video to learn about how Child Care Resource & Referral agencies and local Referral Specialist staff are just a phone call away to support you in your child care search. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0zBScoPt2E&feature=youtu.be

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     Wisconsin Sibs  
          Activities
        www.wisconsibs.org
                         or call    
                    920-968-1742

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          Mental Health 
Telehealth for Transition Age Youth and Young Adults Privacy, Emotional Safety and Welfare
https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/telehealth-tip-sheet.pdf


Contact your local CAP services - they have Mental Health Navigators!
https://capservices.org/who-we-are/

Rogers Behavioral Health - trainings            https://rogersbh.org/resources

Accessing Telehealth - 
​ForwardHealth allows coverage for behavioral health services delivered via telehealth, including over the phone, during this public health emergency.   https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/kw/pdf/2020-12.pdf      


Crisis Card - Please access the  PDF you can download:
https://children.wi.gov/Pages/Integrate/Youth-Mental-Health-Crisis-Plan-Card.aspx

​Develop a card for your community - school - agency or work place!

 Wisconsin Addiction Recovery 
​ Helpline: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/addiction-helpline
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This website also has a list of other helplines, hotlines, and virtual meetings for people with substance use concerns. There are also self-care tips on our website for consumers and professionals.

Behavioral Health/Mental Health Online Database: 
www.mch-hotlines.org/wisconsin-first-step


2-1-1 Your local United Way Website!

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   Learn more about       these resources!!!! 
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WI FACETS
​            – www.wifacets.org
Family Engagement Newsletter –
     Education support and resources 

​November: Emotional Behavioral
                    Disabilities
December: Communication

January: Transition

February: Intellectual Disabilities

​         Family Voices -
http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com 
FACT sheets on everything you need to understand regarding your child, youth or adult with special needs!   Factsheets also in Spanish!!!!

             Each family has a voice ~
      Together, our voices will be heard

 * Your link to statewide resources https://familyvoiceswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Wisconsin-Resource-Orgs-2020-compress-1.pdf

Preparing for emergencies:
 https://mailchi.mp/fvofwi/family-voices-of-wisconsin-spring-newsletter?e=52afc598d7

Fact sheet on Preparing for emergencies:
    https://familyvoiceswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Preparing-for-Emergencies-compress.pdf         ​

This newsletter is compiled through a variety of list serves including but not  limited to:

Waismen Center Healthy Ready to Work
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Family Voices of Wisconsin
DPI Connection
Family Assistance Center for Education Training and Support 
             (FACETS)  http://www.wifacets.org
 Public Access to Court  Electronic Records (PACER)
Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA)
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative  (WSTI) 
             http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html
Parents
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
DAWN - Disability Awareness Wisconsin Network
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
             http://www.ncset.org/enews/.
Wisconsin Children and Families - WisKids Journal -       
             http://capwiz.com/wccf/mim/signup/.
The Catalyst Center http://hdwg.org/catalyst/.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition  
                http://www.ncset.org/enews/.

WSPEI and WI FACETS to share statewide information
regarding parent leadership and family involvement.

Parent Leadership Hub:http://wispdg.org/pl/e-news.html
 Just in Time Information (JITI):
                                          http://wispdg.org/pl/res_jit.html
Resources: http://www.wispdg.org/pl/resources.html*
Calendar of Events:  http://wispdg.org/int/pl-cal.html
Multi-Media Workshops, Video and Webcasts: 
                                    http://wispdg.org/pl-multi.html
Product Order Form:  http://wispdg.org/pl/Revised_Parent_Leadership_Hub_Order_Form-9-08.pdf
 The Parent Leadership Hub supports parents/family members, educators and other  community partners to build capacity regarding meaningful family involvement.   The Hub serves three primary purposes:
(1)  To support parents of children with disabilities between birth and 26 years of  age to participate as partners in the professional development activities of each of the other Statewide Initiatives as they design, deliver and support
professional development experiences
(2) To facilitate opportunities for parents/family members to build leadership skills
(3) To provide Content  Focused technical assistance concerning family  involvement
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