August  2018 Newsletter 
Please e-mail Pam at ironkids@hotmail.com         For a printable version of this newsletter.           With your activities and events!
                                                   
                                                     Empower yourself with information, resources and personal connections!  
                                               Please go to the PIER Calendar Tabs for more information on Trainings &  Activities!   
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  Please Attend!!!!
  Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Community and Provider Forums
   Learn about the latest updates in the Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Program.
   DHS representatives will present information on the following important topics:
·        Draft CLTS Waiver Service Rates  
·        CLTS Provider Directory
·        Children’s wait list elimination initiative
   This is an opportunity to receive information, ask questions, and provide input.
          8/2   Wausau               8/7     La Crosse           8/8 p.m. Madison
          8/9   Milwaukee         8/14.  Pewaukee            8/16      Ashland
          8/23 Eau Claire
                                       https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/forums.htm                   

         Trainings and Workshops
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Please check out the Original Calendar for more information & updated listings!

8/1  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! Topic for the 2:45 to 4:oo Marshfield Perkins meeting is: Finding and growing mentors for our individuals.  For families who have children with special 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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8/2  WRPS and Parents Planning meet for 10/11 Special Needs Resource Night
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 McMillan Library - All Purpose Room
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8/2&3 Endless Possibilities: Juvenile Justice & Mental Health Conference
Conference for educators, parents, and others to gain much more information related to mental health, education, and family supports. http://www.uww.edu/ce/workshops/professional-development/endlesspossibilitiesconference
Questions Shannon  stuarts@uww.edu.
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8/7  Wood County Humans Services Public Hearing on the Wood County Budget.  1-2 pm  Wood County River Block, Health Dept EOC 3rd floor,  111 Jackson Street, Wisconsin Rapids,   If you need special accommodations for physical or sensory disabilities, please contact Dawn dschmutzer@co.wood.wi.us or 715- 421-8822 
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8/8  PACER Symposium about Children & Young Adults with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  www.pacer.org/symposium/
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8/14  Pam's Blu Play Tuesday! Wisconsin Rapids
9:15 to 11:15   Free Coffee and Play- 
For families who have children with special needs!
A great time to talk about resources and services for our children, youth and adults!
This is a monthly opportunity!
​Contact Pam ironkids@hotmail.com   715-423-7182
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8/23  Best practices for supporting learners with autism
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8/27 Disease of Addiction by Janine Zuiches Mental Health Wellness Group
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9/6 Social Emotional Learning: Considerations for children with ASD/DD
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9/12 to 10 17 NAMI Homefront for family, friends and significant others of Military Service Members and Veterans.
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9/25-26  CESA 5 Mental Health & Behavior Summit
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9/26  -  Wood County Children's Advisory Committee Meeting
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9/29 Journey Forward - For older Siblings
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10/11 Special Needs Resource Night - Wisconsin Rapids
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10/11 Not Your Mothers Social Stories Presented by Carol Gray
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10/16-17 Wisconsin Statewide Transition Academy
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10/29 -30  Self Determination Conference-What's YOUR Super Power?
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11/12 & 13  Children Come First Conference - "Collaboration"
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4/11-13 Autism Society of Wisconsin's 30th Annual Conference
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Disability Rights Wisconsin’s Victim Advocacy Program provides direct service to individuals with disabilities who have experienced crime, regardless if it has been reported. We work to ensure that each eligible person receives the advocacy, services, and support necessary to move forward, find justice, and ensure safety and stability in whatever form the victim/survivor needs.
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Webinar title links to information & registration for FREE WI FACETS workshops & webinars: By phone, Sandra: 877-374-0511
All webinars 12:00—1:00

​8/14 Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy 

8/22 Importance of Literacy: Parents & Schools-Keeping the Conversation Going

8/29 Pediatric Mental Health Screening Tools & Resources

9/4 Serving on Groups 1&2: Opportunities to Get Involved and Types of Groups

9/11 Serving on Groups 3: Processes Groups Use

9/12 School Psychologist Role in Assessments of Students with Disabilities

9/13 Supporting Literacy at Home During the School Year 
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Catholic Charities Adoption Opportunities for foster and adoptive families!***Registration required http://cclse.org/post-adoption/

Wausau and Surrounding Area 
8/16 Mom's Night out: Thorp* 5:00 pm Marieke Gouda, Thorp Join us for a time for Moms to get together and meet one another. We will meet for dinner and great conversation.

9/13  Moms, Mexican, & El Mezcal* 6:00 pm    El Mezcal, Wausau
This continues to be a popular Mom's Night Out event and a great evening where foster and adoptive moms can get together to connect, socialize, and meet old friends as well as make new friends. RSVP & join us!

9/20 A Closer Look at the 7 "Core" Adoption Issues+ 10:30-12:00 pm Public Library/City Hall, Abbotsford  Join us for a workshop that dives into what have been known for years as the "7 Core Issues in Adoption." We will take a closer look at each of these issues and what we have learned about their impact on the adoptee as well as the adoptive family. Workshop will be facilitated by CCPARC Post Adoption Coordinator, Christy Reppe.

9/21 The Wisconsin Adoption records Search Program: info, Q & A, & More+  10:30 am-12:00 pm  Everett Roehl Public Library, Marshfield  Interested in learning about the Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Program? Search Specialist, Jacy Allen-Boldebuck, LCSW will talk about how the program was created to provide an efficient, affordable and respectful option for adult adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents to request and share information. She will also share how she assists adult adoptees and their birth parents with their reunion journey. There will be time for Q&A. Please register by September 17th.
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Eau Claire and Surrounding AREA
Anne Rozeboom  rozeboom@cclse.org or 715.832.6644 x 1520.

Thur, , Aug. 16, & Sep. 20, 12:00-1:00 pm
Five & Two Cafe at Down to Earth Garden Center, Eau Claire   Connect monthly with others implementing relationship-based caregiving. New friends always welcome!

8/8 Artistic Night Out for Moms
 5:30-7:30 pm Blue Canvas Art Studio, Eau Claire  Come "relax" with some self care through art and connection! Meet other foster and adoptive moms while creating signs that say "relax". No artistic experience necessary. $15 - please pay/register by August 1st.

8/14  Birth Parent Get-Togethers
 6:00 pm and Tues, Oct. 9, 6:00 pm
August: Phoenix Park, Eau Claire October: Catholic Charities, Eau Claire
This is an opportunity for you to meet other birth parents, hear their stories, share your own, and feel supported. No matter what your experience with adoption has been like, you are welcome. If you know of other birth parents who would like to come, please pass along this information. Feel free to bring a support person if you would like.

8/15  My Child Has a Mental Health diagnosis...Now What?+
 6:30-7:30 pm Catholic Charities, Eau Claire   Have you fostered or adopted a child/adolescent with a mental health condition? Speaker, Barb Habben, will talk about NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) which provides advocacy, education and support, here in the Chippewa Valley. This is a free seminar and there will be plenty of time for Q & A. Please register by August 9th.

8/16 Mom's Night Out: Thorp*
Thur, Aug. 16, 5:00 pm  Marieke Gouda, Thorp  Join us for a time for Moms to get together and meet one another. We will meet for dinner and great conversation.

9/6 Mom's Night Out: Eau Claire*, 5:30 pm   Pizza Ranch, Eau Claire
Join us for a time for Moms to get together and meet one another. We will meet for dinner and great conversation.

9/7 Infant Massage+ (pre-placement welcome)  10:00-11:30 am
Catholic Charities, Eau Claire
Massage is beneficial for every baby, It helps babies to sleep deeper and longer, gain weight, and facilitates the bond between parent and infant. Foster/adoptive parents will learn massage techniques from Linda Benson, a Certified Infant Massage Therapist/Physical Therapist from HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital. Bring your baby and/or a doll, as well as a soft blanket or towel, and pacifier or food if needed. Lotion or grapeseed oil will be needed from home as well.

9/22 Adoptive Family Portrait Sessions
 1:30-7:30 pm   Dotty's Simply You, Fall Creek   We invite you to attend our second annual fall Adoptive Family Portrait Day with Dotty's Simply You Photography! For a discounted rate of $40, families will receive: 20-minute session time, a minimum 5 professional images, online photo gallery, and print release. Back-to-school and holiday scenes from which to choose. Please sign up by September 13th

             Activities      
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Remember to check:
        Your local Library's!
        Stevens Point Children’s Museum  
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AUsome Tweener’s Social Group SWIMMING!!  Wedn  6:00 – 7:50pm 
8/18 @ SCHULENBURG
8/​8   @ MEMORIAL
8/15 @ KAISER
**Admission to Wausau pools is free on Wednesday’s after 6:00 pm.
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AUsome Tweener’s Social Group SWIMMING! Sunday’s 1:00 – 3:00pm 
8/12 @ Rothschild AQUATIC CENTER
 **Admission will be covered by ASCW
Like our FB page for updates!  https://www.facebook.com/autismsocietycw/
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​2 Marshfield Parent Group meeting
          12:00 & 3:00 so you can stop by after work!  Between 3 & 5:15? or email me if you need us to stay a bit later? 

8/ 1 Marshfield Parent Group  12:00 Pizza Hut. N. Central Ave.  For families who have children with special needs! A great time to talk about resources and services for our children, youth and adults! We hope to make this a monthly opportunity! We can “flex” this time, just contact me ~ Pam ironkids@hotmail.com   715-423-7182
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8/1  a second meeting time for Marshfield Special Needs Parent Group 2:45 to 4:oo  Marshfield Perkins for pie and coffee! Topic: finding  and growing and mentors for our individuals.
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8/2 -Tea Time for Autism! https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/2018-Tee-Time-for-Autism
Register a single golfer for $165 or a foursome for $600!

SentryWorld
·    18 holes of golf with a cart

·    A box lunch
·    Banquet dinner
·    A medallion SentryWorld bag tag
·    Credit for the pro-shop
·    Two drinks on the course
 Bill Schroeder, former wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, and Tour Swing Golf Long-Drive Team World Finalist will be out on the course. Registration is available until July 17th!
For those unable to golf, there is also the option to attend the dinner/program portion for great food and a chance at prizes for $40 per person. The day will be filled with great fun, food, drinks and prizes.
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8/4 & 5 "Romeo & Winifred - A Tragical Comedy In Two And A Half Acts" https://www.facebook.com/events/2056591041224740/
Aug 4 at 7 PM to Aug 5 at 2 PM
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater
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8/5-10 Camp phoenix Children’s Summer Camp  608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287  http://epilepsywisconsin.org
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8/7 Food, Fun,  Activities!  AT 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM  National Night Out 2018 
Crossview Church Parking Lot
1000 E Riverview Expy , Wisconsin Rapids
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8/9-12 and 8/16-19 Sib Camp  - ages 9-16 - Ultimate adventure.  4 days, 3 nights in Door County hiking, biking and camping.  Guided by experienced Door County Adventure Center staff certified in education, ropes course, kayak, lifeguard, CPR and first aid.  Siblings get to kick back and experience the freedom and thrill of adventure while sharing a great time with other sibs who "get it".  
Two sessions offered this year
Ages 9-11  Wagon Trail, Door County (bed sleeping in yurts)  August 9-12 $300/camper
Ages 12-16 Wagon Trail, Door County (bed sleeping in yurts)   August 16-19 $300/camper Enroll by May 1.
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8/11 Lion King - Movie Under The Stars   DSAW outdoor movie night!  Samoset Council Boy Scout Lodge in Weston   6 to 9 PM  This is a free, family friendly event for ALL AGES!!
The first hour or so, there will be an activity for the little ones (making their very own cardboard cars) and older kids are welcome to hang out until the movie starts. Get ready to dance and sing along: we are watching The Lion King! We'll also have a campfire, popcorn, and snacks!
               Register by 8/11 
https://www.dsaw.org/events/movieunderthestars
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8/18 Run Your Nutz off – 2mile run/walk & 5 mile run! Hosted by Nutz Deep II    809 S Central Ave, Msfld     https://www.facebook.com/events/1805719356396050/?active_tab=discussion\\
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8/18 Family Fun Fest - 9-3pm Dexter Park   Car/Truck/Tractor/
Motorcycle Show  Vendors & Crafters/Fun for Kids.  Entertainment! Raffle/Silent Auction
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8/19 Family Fun Fest Continues! Jeremiah's Crossing - Hwy X Babcock - Come and see what we're all about!  Student Rid-a-Thon  BBQ Cook-off (All invited to enter)  Fun for Kids/Entertainment  Raffle/Silent Auction
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8/22  Adaptive Kayak Event (Rain Date: 8/22)   10-3pm
Mead Park 1201 W Whitney St. Stevens Point
A FREE and unique opportunity for people with disabilities and their caregivers to try kayaking. The day will include: Music, Games, Prizes, & FREE Lunch!
To sign up, or request an interpreter, SSP for deaf- blind contact Robyn at 1-800-382-8484 by August 3rd

This event is presented by Midstate Independent Living Consultants, Inc. ,Dive Point Suba, ROCC Pointers, ABW, RCC, Boys and Girls Club and Volunteers!
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9/14-17 Adults with Epilepsy Retreat Rosholt http://epilepsywisconsin.org 608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287
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9/15  Raider Run for Lincoln High School Cheer & Stunt team! Join . Lincoln High School Cheer & Stunt on Facebook!
Registration begins at 8:00am  
Run/Walk begins at 10:00am  
Final Color Throw at 11:30am  
Cost: $30.00 per person $25.00 for LHS Students Families and Groups of 4 = $100.00 
For more information contact: Wendy Whitrock-Keller  
lhscheerandstuntbc@gmail.com or 715-459-7731 or wendy_whitrock@yahoo.com
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  Children's Festivals
​9/22 Clark County Family Fun Festival  
​         Greenwood High School
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9/23 Down Syndrome Awareness Walk  Milwaukee County Zoo. Theme: Mardi-Gras! Wear your masks, tutus, and crazy costumes! Music, carnival games, statewide resource booths, the 21 Showcase, Chromosome Wall of Fame featuring YOUR loved one, personalized team posters and t-shirts, amazing prizes, and MORE!

Visit  www.dsaw.org/ZooWalk for the latest details.
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​9/29 DSAW-Central WI Awareness Walk
​Doepke Park Wausau 414.327.3729.
www.dsaw.org/events/centralwalk18
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10/6 Healing Art Show
**Artist application deadline: - Aug 23
https://www.namiwisconsin.org/healing-art-show-application

This show features the works of local artists who experience mental illness, and creatively express themselves through various mediums of art!
5 to 9pm
Lakeside St. Coffee House in Madison, Wisconsin
No cost to attend, and open to the public!

NAMI Wisconsin hosts as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week in October. 
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12/1 Mane Event ~ Winters Gala  5-10 PM  Sit-down-dinner/Live Music   Raffle/Live Auction.  Kick off the Holiday season in style! A Jeremiah's Crossing Event and Fundraiser!
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​Catholic Charities Adoption Opportunities for foster and adoptive families!***Registration required http://cclse.org/post-adoption/
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La Crosse & Surrounding Area
Magen mduffy@cclse.org or 608.782.0710 x 1223.
8/8 Kids Group: Canvas Painting+  6:00-7:30 pm Pine View Park, West Salem
Bring your kids out ages 5-12 for our next kids group night out. Each child will paint their own canvas and be able to bring it home with them! This event is free to all kids attending kids group. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off. Event will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather, so please register in case of changes.
8/14 Mom's Mosaic Night Out: Sparta 6:00-8:00 pm Grantie Anne's Studio, Sparta  Join us for a fun Moms Night out at Grantie Anne's Studio in Sparta, WI. We will be making Mosaic address signs. The cost per person is $15.00 paid the night of the event. Join other moms for a fun night out of crafting and talking!
8/19 Family Pool Party: Black River Falls+ , 5:00-7:00 pm
Hoffman Aquatic Center, Black River Falls
Join us for a fun night of swimming with your family and other adoptive and foster families in the area! This event is free to all foster and adoptive families and to those who love and support adoption and foster care (registration required)! Come check in with our group and meet one another! Please RSVP so we know how many will be joining us!
8/24 Family Play Group: West Salem+ 11:00 am-12:30 pm Pine View Park, West Salem
Come meet other Adoptive and Foster families and let the kids play while the moms and dads chat. Bring a picnic lunch, dessert will be provided!
9/15 Foster and Adoptive Family Photoshoot Day 8:00-10:00 am Sun, Sep. 16, 5:00-7:00 pm Riverside Park Friendship Gardens, La Crosse
Lisa Marie Photography is partnering with us to offer you a special photo opportunity! For $40, families will receive: 15-20 minute session time, 3 edited digital photos of your choice, and license to print. Please sign up by Aug. 31st.
9/18 Almost a Mother: Understanding Grief and Loss in Pregnancy and Adoption+  6:00-7:30 pm  Onalaska Public Library, Onalaska Christy Wopat, local author and teacher, will share her emotional and inspirational story of grief and loss. Christy's first book was recently published, "Almost a Mother, Love, Loss and Finding your People When Your Baby Dies." This work-shop will be relevant to anyone who has experienced grief and loss, whether through death or other circumstances.

9/28  Parent/Tot Playgroup , 9:30-11:30 am  La Crosse Wellness Center, La Crosse
Join us for a fun time just for parents and their little ones to get together and play. Admission is free to all attending, please register so that we know how many to expect. This play group is open to children 5 and under.
*Attendees responsible for the cost of own meal   Free event, please RSVP​

        Featured  Opportunities
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          Parents in Partnership
Parents in Partnership (PIP) is a statewide program which deepens the ability of families and educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.  PIP is a leadership development training for parents who have children with disabilities ages 6-14 that takes place over five weekend sessions during the year.
 
Why Should I attend PIP? Learn about community and statewide resources for children with disabilities Explore issues around health, education, policy making, legislation, inclusion, self-determination, family well-being, and IDEA Special Education Law Work on my own family or community project Strengthen partnerships between the many professionals you interact with on behalf of your child  
For more information about PIP and for the locations and dates for the 2018-2019 PIP trainings visit: www.wspei.org/families/pip.php

YiPPE: Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment~ is a Leadership Development Opportunity for Youth with Disabilities and Their Parents to Learn About the Transition Process in a Unique Way
http://wspei.org/families/yippe.php

·   Meet together five times during the
       year.
·   Hear from Transition topic speakers
      and take part in hands-on activities
·   Parents enjoy their own sessions
    while their youth are learning  
     similar information in a youth-
     friendly format.
Who Can Sign Up?
·   Youth (ages 15-20) and their parent(s), foster parent(s), or grandparent(s)
·   Youth must be receiving special education services
Where?
Wisconsin Dells, &  Green Bay
If you have questions contact Martha DeYoung at 608-745-5435. 
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              RESOURCES!!!

If you are a teen with a disability or someone close to a teen with a disability, this site can help you explore and prepare for the future. Turning 18 is a big deal and taking some actions now will help you get ready. So get ready to consider  choices, explore the possibilities, and take action now to prepare for age 18! The Future Possibilities Are Only Limited By Your Imagination…   
         https://beforeage18.org/

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What is Supported Decision Making? Supported Decision-Making is an alternative to guardianship through which people with disabilities get help from trusted family members, friends and professionals to help them understand the situations and choices they face, so they can make their own decisions. Supported Decision-Making enables people with disabilities to ask for support where and when they need it. Supported Decision making agreements can be used for many kinds of decisions including medical, financial, housing and other life matters. Powers of attorney, representative payees and simple release of information forms can also help families provide the needed supports and safeguards without going to court and imposing guardianship restrictions.

http://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Lets_talk_SDM.pdf

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Peer Education Program - Kit for Kids
Helping classroom peers un derstand and accept our children as any they would any other child.                            
        https://researchautism.org      

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Do I Have a Right to Observe My Child's Classroom? The special ed director said I cannot observe the class because of confidentiality issues with the other children. Answer: SCOTUS decision in Owasso v. Falvo addresses expectation of privacy. Learn how to work with administrators. http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/priv.confid.observe.htm
 
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Teen siblings (ages 13 and older) may apply for the Teen Sib Leadership Award presented to teen sibs who are eager for a challenge and have a heart for serving others.  Award winners (both new and previously awarded) win the opportunity (at no charge) to participate in the Teen Leadership Day on June 21. Teens who participated in Teen Leadership Day last year are encouraged to participate again to learn NEW and even more fun skills. FREE to award winners and alumni of Teen Sib Leadership Day
The day includes team building, developing communication skills, trust and respect, problems solving and other leadership skills....all while having fun and making new friends.  Application due by May 1.
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Sky Zone's  Sensory Morning -events 2nd & 4th Sunday morning of each month from 9:30-11:30am. Sky Zone Appleton, WI will turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort of their jumpers. The event is held outside of general public hours, when children & adults with special needs and their siblings, family & friends are all welcome to come jump! They will make every effort to accommodate all jumpers with any kind of special needs (they even have a wheelchair lift). The price to jump anytime during the two-hour session is $10 (+$2 for reusable Sky Socks if you don't already have a pair).
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WI FACETS – www.wifacets.org Family Engagement Newsletter –  September: Assistive Technology October:     Learning Disabilities November: Emotional Behavioral
                            Disorders​

Family Voices  -FACT sheets on ever thing you need to understand: CCOP/Waivers/Denials and more!  
http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com  

Down Syndrome Statewide calendar of events!          https://www.dsaw.org/statewide-events     
          
Behavioral Health/Mental Health Online Database: 
www.mch-hotlines.org/wisconsin-first-step

NAMI  calendar for Mental Health, Networking,  AODA, NA and Clubhouse Opportunities and Resources:                                  http://namiportagewoodcounties.org/Events/Calendar.html
 
2-1-1 Your local United Way Website!



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Pre-Registration for the 2018 Stuff the School Bus has begun and will continue until August 3, 2018. Families who wish to receive FREE school supplies for the 2018-2019 school year can now apply online or by phone.  School supplies will be distributed during "Stuff the Desk" on August 18, 2108 at Lincoln High School (1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids).  Community-wide collection on August 2, 2018 at Veteran's Memorial Park during Lunch By The River.  To pre-register to receive free school supplies:          Dial 2-1-1 (or 877-947-2211)                     ------------------------------------  
             Attention:
   Caregivers & Providers! 
Within every neighborhood there are individuals that need help. Check out this flexible opportunity in which you as a provider can help child, youth, adult or elderly individual  get up in the morning and get out to work or school!  Maybe mentor so individuals can be involved in their community!   Perhaps it would be helping that family caregiver get a break, to do household tasks, work, run errands and / or oh my Gosh ~ go for a walk!  You set your time/travel/cliental/wage!
Please share forward to others you may know that are caregivers or providers! 

Family Care Givers - check out to find a provider that can help you out!
         www.respitecarewi.org

Respite Care of Wisconsin also has 
resource for:
           Caregivers of Elderly
           Caregivers of Adults
           Caregivers of Children 
                        and 
           Respite Care Worker

https://respitecarewi.org/live/respite-resources/
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Please support PIER by:

     *  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

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​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.



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
Tony Evers 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 Centerhttp://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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