October 2019 Newsletter                                                                             
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         Trainings and Workshops
*******************************​*Talk to your County Social Worker or Local Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs if you need help with Scholarships to attend Workshops/ Conferences/ Transportation or Childcare COSTS!!!!


Please check out the Original  or Agenda Calendars for more information & updated listings!

Sign Language Class into Nov.
Free and open to the public! Marshfield   715-423-7182  ironkids@hotmail.com    
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10/1  to 11/5 NAMI Basics - For parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with social/behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and other issues. The class is open to parents and others who are providing caregiving for youth with behavioral/mental health challenges up to age 22, e.g. grandparents and others.  There is no childcare available.   Free Class. 
DATES & TIME: Tuesdays, October 1-November 5, 2019.  6:00-8:30 pm (6 classes)
WHERE:  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2000 Roosevelt Dr., Plover, WI.
Registration is required as the class size is limited.  For more information, contact Kay Jewell at 715-254-1864 (email:  kayjewellmd@gmail.com) or JoAnne Wisniewski at 715-846-5346.
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10/3 To Infinity and Beyond: Preparing Adolescents to Launch into the Real World Learn about their own executive functioning, sharpen their perspective taking, and begin to manage their own social lives.  Eau Claire https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/2019-Fall-Conference
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What's After High School? is a broad overview of the transition to adult life for young adults with disabilities and special needs and includes the following topics: planning for a young adult’s future in the community; the role and responsibilities of school; long-term supports; moving to adult health care providers; legal and financial considerations; advocacy and the fundamentals of self-determination. These trainings for family members, self-advocates, educators and professionals. All sessions are FREE to participants. A light meal and resource binder will also be provided to each registered participant. For registration information go to familyvoiceswi.org/learn.
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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
For more information visit https://wifacets.org/training/parent-
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10/6 Birth Mother Retreat --Join us for a day to honor all birthmothers.
 No matter where you are on your adoption journey, whether you created an adoption plan 30 years ago  or just last week, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of fun and new connections.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wilderness Resort- Wisconsin Dells
There will be opportunities to share stories (as you are comfortable) and hear from other birthmothers. To help offset the cost of transportation, gas cards will be provided to all who register by September 23rd.The day includes self-care activities and lunch!

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birthmother-retreat-registration-69180588001?ref=enivte001&invite=MTc0OTYzNjEvaXJvbmtpZHNAaG90bWFpbC5jb20vMA%3D%3D%0A&utm
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10/8 Temple Grandin- Exceptional Minds to Exceptional Careers
http://www.agnesian.com/blog/treffert-center-welcoming-back-temple-grandin
 
6:30 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Conference Center
Dr. Grandin did not talk until she was three and a half years old.  She was fortunate to get early speech therapy. Her teachers also taught her how to wait and take turns when playing board games. She was mainstreamed into a normal kindergarten at age five. 
Other Topics: “Exceptional Minds to Exceptional Careers.”
 
Ways to transition individuals with autism into the workplace
developing social skills
 “Providing job opportunities
 
$15 with admission plus
VIP Meet & Greet for $25.
Seating begins at 6 p.m. and is limited. Preregistration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit agnesian.com/temple2019 or call (920) 926-4893.
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10/9 Did You Know? Now You Know! explains resources and services for children with disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. Learn about health insurance and how to best use your benefits, Medicaid, long-term supports and community resources.
 
• La Crosse: October 9, 5:00 - 7:30pm

These trainings for family members, self-advocates, educators and professionals. All sessions are FREE to participants. A light meal and resource binder will also be provided to each registered participant. For registration information go to:
             familyvoiceswi.org/learn
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10/10 to 11/5 Raising Resilient Children—ACT  5:30 pm—7:00 pm 9-week series of frank discussions about the joys and trials of parenthood. Topics include building self-esteem, child growth and development, communication skills, media, and positive discipline techniques. t Marshfield Family Resource Center
Marshfield   Register:715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org 
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10/10  Raising a Reader 6:00 pm—7:30 pm    Bring the kids to this fun and motivating workshop to encourage reading at the youngest of ages.  free books and activities.  Held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 502 W. McMillan St., Marshfield   Register:715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org  chw.org/communityservices 
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10/10 "Remember My Name" 
A part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
First Congregational Church-UCC, 311 Second St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. 

It is free and open to the public. 
 
715-421-1559 if you have any questions.  
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10/ 14-16  Back to the Future-Self-Determination: Powered by Innovation  
Wisconsin Dells This 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.​ https://wi-bpdd.org
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10/ 14-16 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference  www.wiaimh.org/conference Elhart Lake, This conference is intended for people who work with or on behalf of young children and their families.   Re: social and emotional development in everyday activities for infants, young children, and their families, as well as early intervention and treatment strategies.  Limited Scholarships
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,  Elkhart Lake, 
https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/event-cal/2019-mental-health-conference/
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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/
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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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​11/6   - Marshfield Special Needs Parent Group   12:10-1:00  Pizza Hut N. Central Ave.        Bobbi Slone will be there shortly after 12 to host!  For families who have individuals with special needs!
Network to Support your individual with unique needs!  A great time to talk about resources and services for our children, youth and adults!  ~Pam    ironkids@hotmail.com   715-423-7182
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11/7  Autism Society of Central Wisconsin  6:30 pm.   St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau   Hwy 51 –  exit 193 Bridge Street. East. Turn left at first set of stoplights (Stevens Drive).  (Please enter through the main doors, go to the right – through the doors leading into the school portion of the building)
715-359-0886   autismsocietycw@gmail.com
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11/8 Youth Transition Conference YOUR Journey, YOUR Choices, YOUR Future, Wisc Rapids Independent Living: Employment: Self-Advocacy: Post-Secondary Transition and Training:
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11/11 & 12 "Cooperation" Children Come First Conference - Wis Dells  www.ccfconference.org  Register - https://forms.gle/Me86VUvMpoQDRVHKA
The largest youth and adolescent mental health conference in Wisconsin.
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11/14 & 15 State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership Wis Dells.
https://dpi.wi.gov/sped/educators/consultation/leadership/fall-leadership-conference.
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3-21 Extrava- Gala – A world Down Syndrome Day 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.​

             Activities      
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^http://www.pierwi.info/activities-calendar.html

  Remember to check:
        Your local Library's!
        Stevens Point Children’s Museum  
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Down Syndrome Awareness Walks Around the State https://www.dsaw.org/
  • 10/5 Fox Cities: Riverside Park
  • 10/12 Sheboygan: Kiwanis Park 
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11/6  Special Needs  Dance is the 1st Wednesday of the month 6-8:30 @ the Biron community center on 32nd St. Please let people with special needs know must be 18 or older to attend.
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11/7 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, REBUILD! 6:00 pm—7:30 pm 
Bring the entire family out for a night of building with recyclables from around the house.   Good Shepherd Lutheran Church  502 W. McMillan St., Marshfield  Register:715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org  
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12/7~The Mane Event - Christmas Barn Dance/Buffet Dinner/Live Music/Raffle
Live Auction. Kick off the Holiday season in style! Nekoosa Community Center Kimberly 715-572-5992 www.jeremiahscrossing.org
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4/24-25/2020 The Mane Quilt Show- fundraiser! ~ Enter your quilt in the show ~ Shop our vendors ~ Have your quilt appraised ~ Visit the amazing exhibit of 1 inch to 1 foot scale quilts2nd annual show will be held!  www.jeremiahscrossing.org

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Event title links to information & registration for WI FACETS FREE workshops & webinars:  
https://wifacets.org/events

​By phone, Sandra: 877-374-0511 All webinars 12:00—1:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

8/1&2 Serving on Groups Training       UW-Whitewater, University Ctr 
Registration https://www.uww.edu/ce/workshops/professional-development/endlesspossibilitiesconference

9/12  Lo que Necesito Saber sobre la Educación Especial
 
9/17 Section 504 and Education: What Parents and Schools Need to Know 

9-17  Ambassador Orientation (Virtual volunteer recruitment event)

9-18 Discrimination and Harassment Protections for Public School Students 
 
9/19 New Ambassador Orientation (Virtual volunteer recruitment event) 
 
9/25 Speech and Language Eligibility and Current Trends 

9/26 Serving on Groups – Opportunities to Get Involved & Types of Groups
Sections 1 and 2 ​
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            Catholic Charities Adoption Opportunities for foster and adoptive families!***Registration required http://cclse.org/post-adoption/
              Central WI 
Morgan Wolosek in our Wausau office at mwolosek@cclse.org or 715.849.3311 x 1728. Visit us and our lending library at 540 S Third Ave, 54401.

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Please reach out and contact: 
Eau Claire and Surrounding AREA    Anne Rozeboom  ozeboom@cclse.org
                 or 715.832.6644 x 1520.
 
La Crosse & Surrounding Area
 aroeder@cclse.org or 608.782.0710 x 1223. Visit us and our lending library at 3710 East Ave South, 54601.
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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. ​      ​

          Featured  Opportunities
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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. https://wifacets.org/training/parent-
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10/8 Temple Grandin
http://www.agnesian.com/blog/treffert-center-welcoming-back-temple-grandin    
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10/ 14-16  Back to the Future-Self-Determination: Powered by Innovation  
Wisconsin Dells         
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     What's NEW?
Aspirus Riverview Dental Clinic – Wis Rapids - serves those on Medicaid, with a dentist on staff for three days per week. 820 Two Mile Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (715) 424-8575
 
Play is important to your child's development:  Check out this great resource and consider it as a discussion with staff in meetings!
How Play Promotes Cognitive Development tip sheet, https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/sites/default/files/courses/swf/How%20Play%20Promotes%20Cognitive%20Development.pdf
                     
​ National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/                   
                     
The Power of Play http://www.childrensmuseums.org/images/MCMRe searchSummary.pdf
                       www.inclusivechildcare.org

   https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/support-learning-with-play
 
Playing to learn. Department of Public Instruction: meaningful spaces to Play, Make and Learn – create, experiment, fail, and try again.
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/play-make-learn-conference-review    
https://dpi.wi.gov/play-make-learn

Back to School Resources for Parents - Prioritize children’s health and well-being. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/parents/index.htm
​Mental Health: Resources
Mental Health: Care and Coverage Stress and Women's Health
           (link is external)
Nutrition and Staying Active
Find a Health Care Facility or Care 
​           Provider
​Adult Vaccine Information and
            Schedules
Child Care Services (link is external)

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released a draft of Chapter 6, Enrollment and Recertification, of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Manual for the CLTS Waiver Program  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/waiver/clts-ch06.pdf
 
Functional Eligibility Screen for Children's Long-Term Support Programs, F-00367 (CLTS FS).
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f0/f00367.pdf
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Parent Aide Program—Mslfd
This 3-month In–Home program provides visits from a parent educator to help improve parenting skills and teach positive discipline techniques. The program is tailored to meet individual needs.
Call today to register: 715-660-0397.
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https://safetyweb.org/healthwatchwi/TLC.html
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* Teach, Learn, & Connect (TLC) for Kids is your place to learn or refresh your understanding of eligibility and program rules for telecommunication assistance programs available in Wisconsin!

* You will find videos and fact sheets covering basic information on who is eligible, how to apply, and how to get help in the Lifeline Program and the Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP). We also share more details on enhanced benefits for people on tribal lands.
 
*Discounted & Free Phones or Internet Telecommunication benefits may be available for people living on select tribal lands. We describe eligibility, program rules, and enhanced benefits.

*Discounts for People with Disabilities TEPP program is available to make it easier for people with disabilities to have telecommunication devices in their home. Subsidies may be available to decrease the cost of equipment for those who qualify.

*Enhanced Tribal Telephone Benefits Enhanced telecommunication benefits are available for people living on tribal lands. But the enhanced benefits has some nuance many people aren't aware of.

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Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) An opportunity for youth with disabilities (ages 14-21) and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way while building real life skills in the areas of employment, education, living and health. YiPPE is a no-cost event and participants must be able to attend all five weekend sessions. ​
https://wspei.org/families/yippe.php
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​Transition Parents in Partnership (PIP) is an opportunity for families to learn about the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of employment, education, living and health. PIP consists of five sessions and participants must be able to attend all Saturday sessions. This is a no-cost event. Fennimore, WI https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RHZP-iN6T_yX9gwV9hSYzkPV0b5IoEkc/view

                       GRANTS
Variety annual grant process for individuals with physical disAbilities 

Grants for  other enabling equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, ramps, vehicle modifications, adaptive driving equipment, and more.  2019
     4th Quarter Grant Cycle: Oct 1-31,

If your child, or someone you know could benefit from a grant, please apply! Applications will be available during the open grant cycles. Email: programs@varietywi.org.
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             On going Activities!

Stevens Point Children's Museum is open 1st Monday of the month for our families who have children with Unique Needs!

1100 Main Street Stevens Point
715-344-2003       5-7pm
         Cwchildrensmuseum.org
Open just for our kids from 5-7 p.m. and free for all members of the family.
(or any of kids/ w special needs)
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Special Needs Dance is the 1st Wednesday of the month 6-8:30 @ the Biron community center on 32nd St. Please let people with special needs know must be 18 or older to attend.
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Autism Society of the Fox Valley   www.autismfoxvalley.org/membership/ ASFV's monthly Monkey Joe's event First Saturday of the month!  Monkey Joe's opens their doors exclusively to families of children with autism from 9:00 until 10:00 am (and you're welcome to stay as long as you like). FREE for members or just $5 for non-member families! Appleton?
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Adaptive gymnastics class
YMCA in Stevens Point
Shining Stars Gymnastics For ages 2-7    Fridays I  10:30-11:00
       715-342-2980  ext 324
Cost—$36 for members $72 for non members-- Financial assistance is available! Check with your CLTS waiver manager.  
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​Wisconsin Extreme Dream team- Cheer and Stunt!
          For individuals interested in participating in our Special Needs team, Athletes ages 5.3 through Adult are able to participate in an all star cheer program.  Have fun, learn a new sport and participate in on activity that is exciting and healthy!  Contact Sue:  poeschl@gmail.com   Practice is at:  5216 Heffron Ct. St Point.
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Sensory Storytimes
Select Tuesdays at 10:30a.m. Monona Public Library  608.216.7453
Big Bear Sensory Storytime!
Sensory Storytime is just like regular storytime, but with modifications that make storytime more comfortable children with specific needs -Registration is recommended  Karen Wendt in collaboration with Lindsey Rice, an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher from Winnequah Elementary School. 
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Special Needs Aquatic Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  The classes are for young children of all abilities accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Classes also  for infants, toddlers & preschool. 
$40. The 30-minute classes
 www.uwsp.edu/shcp/Pages/SNAP/child.aspx,       call 715-346-2706 or email rsuomi@uwsp.edu.
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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!  (wheelchair lift). cost
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​ZaRonis Macaroni & Pizza Pub,  Oshkosh  First and third Saturday of every month  11:00AM - 2:00PM  Sensory  Friendly- lights dimmed, music way down and servers versed to accommodate children with special needs. Oshkosh
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Special  Needs Scouting! Call your local Council for a pack near you!
Cub Scout Pack 480
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church in Rib Mountain,
is inviting all families of Youth with Special Needs 
             BOYS & GIRLS grades K-5.
Contact Christine.reynebeau@samoset.org or 715.355.1450​
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WI FACETS – www.wifacets.org Family Engagement Newsletter –
     September: Assistive Technology    
​    October: Learning Disabilities
    November:
        Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
​    December: Communication

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

Family Voices -Trainings
http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com/trainings/afc/ 
      Learn about accessing what you    
       need for your child and family!

Family Voices newsletter in support of Creating Family Support and Disability Resources Centers. The newsletter also includes: Surviving the Holidays, Finding and Hiring Direct Care Workers
 http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com/…/Winter-Newsletter-…

Down Syndrome Statewide calendar of events!  https://www.dsaw.org/statewide-events     
          
 Wisconsin Addiction Recovery 
​ Helpline: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/addiction-helpline
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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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                   Attention:
  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/​

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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