June 2019 Newsletter                                                                                  
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         Trainings and Workshops
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​Please check out the Original  or Agenda Calendars for more information & updated listings!

6/17: Webinar Creating Successful Inclusion for All: Accommodations and Modifications that Work -https://www.dsaw.org/events/kasawebinar1
June 17th: Achieving Inclusion: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know When Advocating for Students - https://www.dsaw.org/events/kasawebinar2
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Upcoming events and trainings - through DHS Questions: dhsdcts@dhs.wisconsin.gov
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6/18 Growing School Mental Health Summit- Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health Stevens Point
www.schoolmentalhealthwisconsin.org
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6/24 Trauma and Kids- Gretchen Hintz, 
Oak Room at the Ascension Building, 2501 Main Street, Stevens Point
6:00–7:00 p.m. 
 • June 24—Resiliency & Self Care 
 • July 29—Taking Care of You 
 • August 26—Forgiveness 
 • September 23— Key Needs 
 • Oct. 28—“In Our Own Voice”  
​ • November 25—Trauma 
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6/25 &-27 S.M.A.R.T. ~ Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training Apply brain stimulation exercises to your Pre-K curriculum!
REGISTRATION: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=22814
Registration fee: $600 per person
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7-25  Meet and Greet, For Parents/Caregivers/Families with hearing loss - All Ages -All Stages
Stevens Point Children's Museum! Fun for the whole families!  5:30-7:30 RSVP Lisa Kujawa kujawal@co.portage.wi.us or 715-345-5979
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7/27 Parent to Parent Support Training.  Connecting with another parent who has a child with a similar disability or special needs can be one of the most helpful resources a parent will have – it can help make their journey a little easier.
The trainings are free and
lunch is provided
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Deb’s Café, 1120 122nd Street
Chippewa Falls,  715-361-6307
https://tinyurl.com/P2P7-27-19
   Get-Connected@p2pwi.org
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7/29-31 State-Wide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education
*Focus on teaching students with significant supports needs.  
*Respectful ways for all learners to access general education environments and curriculum, regardless of ability.
*YES! (Youth Emotional Stability). 
General & special educators, administrators, DPI consultants, self-advocates, parents, and other professionals will be presenting forums on: Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy; Differentiation; Best Practices for Early Childhood; Augmentative & Alternative Communication Devices; Trauma-Informed Care; Intelligent Lives; and Social & Emotional Supports. There will be several opportunities for administrative, team, coteacher & individual planning, as well as networking with other professionals, DPI consultants, presenters & colleagues.   Questions: Kim at Beloin@att.net, 414.881.8101, BeloinandBrandl.com.
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7/31  Implementing Strategies to Prepare for Your Best Year of Teaching, Wis Dells
*Changes in Classroom Practices that Will Improve Student Achievement
*Do/Don't Do This School Year to Raise Student Achievement   
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=23393
Contact Rachelle 608-745-5478 
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8/1,2&3 Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities- Transforming the Impossible to Possible—Journey from Special Education to Ph.D.  Dr. Dyslexia Dude. -Youth Mental Health First Aid. &  Serving on Groups Training of Trainers        UW-Whitewater
Topics:
 * Compassion Resilience
 * Reading Drives Achievement
 * Building Supports for Students with
              Learning Disabilities
 *Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading
              and Spelling
 * Preventing the School to Prison
             Pipeline
 * Visual Resumes
 * Individualized Education Programs 
 * Building the Foundations for Literacy
            through Music
* Movement and Play
https://www.uww.edu/ce/workshops/professional-development/endlesspossibilitiesconference
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8/1 Dunstan Baby Language
715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org   chw.org/communityservices 
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8/14-16 An Orientation to Touch Signal Communication   - Wisconsin Dells: https://forms.gle/LAtcdofRDyMWZF9y6
Contact Jenny (608)356-2023 or jennifer.hudson-stanek@wesp-dhh.wi.gov
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8/15/19 Literacy workshop For Passionate Readers: The Art of Engaging and Reaching Every Child. Wis Dells Cost    Contant Liz   608-745-5472 or graffe@cesa5.org
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=22314
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8/15 Baby Sign Language-Msfld .  715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org             -------------------------
8/29 Storytelling/Infant and Child Massage-Msfld  715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org             
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9/23-24 Healthy Minds, Behaviors, & Schools ~ Wis Dells​https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=22075 Strategies and techniques to assist with behavior management and mental health issues in the school setting.
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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. https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/2019-Fall-Conference
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10/ 14-16   2019 Self-Determination Conference.  Back to the Future-Self-Determination: Powered by Innovation  
Wisconsin Dells
​ https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SDC-Exhibitor-Form-2019-printable.pdf
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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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11/8 Youth Transition Conference
YOUR Journey      YOUR Choices        YOUR Future  ~   Wisconsin 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
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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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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)

6/4  IEP Checklist

6/13  Preparing your Child with Transitioning to the Adult Life (Spanish)

Youth Leadership Summit
Dates:
  July 8-12, 2019 Mon-Fri 10 am to 4 pm
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A free Summit all about leadership, advocacy, college, careers and healthy relationships. This summit is for high school students with disabilities who are interested in becoming leaders and advocates for themselves and others with disabilities. Meet other teens and learn how to plan your future.

Location: The Mequon Nature Preserve

​For information: contact Matthew Zellmer, WI FACETS, mzellmer@wifacets.org or 414-374-4645, ext. 203

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http://www.pierwi.info/activities-calendar.html Remember to check:
        Your local Library's!
        Stevens Point Children’s Museum  
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               Children's Festivals!
9/21 CommunityFEST  9-2pm 
        East Gate Hall, Marathon Park
​        Wausau
9/21 Clark County Children's Festival         Greeenwood High School
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6/20 Show Me the Cheese! Tour starts at 9:30 am    Help us celebrate June Dairy Month with a special tour of Nasonville Dairy.  We will learn how cheese, along with a variety of other products are made. Plus get a chance to buy some cheese when the tour is all over! Children ages 3 and up are welcome! Please wear closed toe shoes. Held at:  Nasonville Dairy, 10898 US HWY 10 West, Marshfield
715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org                                  Visit us at chw.org/communityservices
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6/21 - 23 Book and Bake Sale 
St. John's Episcopal Church - WRapids
8a-4p  Support Literacy! 
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6/21 June Dairy Berry Breakfast - 6 to 10 a.m. Enjoy...All-You-Can-Eat  Lincoln High School - Pancakes served with sausage, coffee, and milk
Fresh Cheese Curds, Cranberry Juice
Fresh Strawberry of Cranberry Sundaes with Frozen Custard and Strawberries
Sweetened Dried Cranberries in Pancakes,Cranberry Syrup & Toppings! Sundaes included!
Attractions...
All for only... $7.00 for Adults
$5.00 for Children 5-12
4 and Under Free 
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6/22 DSAW - Downs Syndrome Playdate at the Park
Griese Park ~1001 East 29th Street~ Marshfield ~ Kiddos and parents are welcome to join this fun, summer morning with us! No RSVP required.  10am-12pm
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6/23 Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade  Wisconsin Rapids  12-2 
The parade will go down 8th Street from East Grand Avenue to Dewey Street. ​
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6/27 Family Picnic & Play  - What better way to celebrate summer than with a picnic?! Kash Park in Stevens Point! We'll provide beverages, but please bring a dish to pass! We'll be at the park from 10am-12:30pm. RSVP https://www.dsaw.org/events/2019/6/27-centralpicnic
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6/30 Sand Carving w/ Local Artists  
5/30 Portage County Public Library 1001 Main St, Stevens Point,   
6/6 at Central Rivers Farmshed, 1220 Briggs Court, Stevens Point.   
Both events will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.   
   
STEVENS POINT SCULPTURE PARK PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ON ‘IMPRESSIONS OF POINT’    
The public is invited to attend family-friendly community sculpture project events  
 Contact:  Elizabeth Wellso, 715-343-1437, 715 869-0361 cell elizabethwellso@att.net  
See activity Calendar for more info. http://www.pierwi.info/activities-calendar.html
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​7/3    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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7/13 DSAW -Downs Syndrome ​- Pool Party ~ Light refreshments and plenty of entertainment!  Memorial Pool 
505 Memorial Park Road 
Wausau,   9am-12pm https://www.dsaw.org/events/centralpoolparty-july2019
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7/18 Bike Rodeo!   9:30 am—11:30 am 
Bring your bike, trike, or even your unicycle! Test your biking skills in an obstacle course, get your helmet fitted, and learn the basic hand signals. Don’t forget to put your brakes on at the craft table to make your own license plate. All bikers need to wear a helmet Held at:  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church  502 W McMillanStreet, Marshfield 715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org                               chw.org/communityservices 
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7/24 Picnic in the Park: 
   Beginning at 10:15 am  @ Klemme Park Register at MDoll@chw.org ​
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7/27 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration - open house.
Midstate Independent Living, 3262 Church St, Stevens Point, 
10:00 a.m  Official Proclamation of
           Recommitment t the ADA 
10:20  Information session: ADA
           Basics & Disability Inclusion
11:15 Information session: Services    
            offered by MILC
1:00 Assistive Technology
​            Demonstrations 
715-344-4210 1-800-382-8484 
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8/1 2019 Tee-Time for Autism ~ https://www.asw4autism.org/event-cal/tee-time-autism/
18 holes of golf with GPS golf cart, $15 Pro Shop merchandise credit, a box lunch, banquet style dinner & two drinks on the course.
Featuring special guest Bill Schroeder, former Packer Wide Receiver.
Proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Wisconsin and the Central Affiliate.
10:00 am. rain or shine.
$900 Hole Sponsor with Foursome
$750 Foursome Sponsor
$640 Foursome
$175 Single Golfer
$40 Dinner Only
Sign up by July 16th, 2019
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8/5 All Down Syndrome Families - you are invited!  Evergreen Campsite and Resort Family Camping Day! Wild Rose!A full day of swimming at the pool and at the lake, train rides, miniature golf, playgrounds, and lunch is provided courtesy of DSAW Fox Cities!  
Show up anytime after 8:30 am for a fun-filled day.   This event is free for DSAW member families and their extended family.  If you would like to rent a cabin or reserve a campsite for Sunday or Monday night please call Evergreen directly to make reservations.  If you tell them you are with DSAW, you can save 20% off of Monday night only. 
RSVP! http://www.dsawfoxcities.org/evergreen-camping-day.html  for this event!  We need an exact number of attendees and your t-shirt size!  :)
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8/5  Garden Event: 9:30 am
Presented by: Danielle Winer—Professional Gardener~ Join us as we learn how to plant succulents.   Children will be able to choose their own          succulent and paint their own pot to take home to care for every season of the year. The event costs $5.  Mill Creek Gardens, 8839 Mill Creek Dr.  Marshfield 715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org                                 chw.org/communityservices
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8/17~Family Fun Fest Weekend - Car show, Dexter Park (Hwy 80&54) Vendors/Crafters, Fun for Kids, Entertainment, Raffle, Silent Auction

8-18~ Fun continues at Jeremiah's Crossing - Hwy X, Babcock - Open House  & Student Ride-a-Thon. Come see what we're all about! Fund for Kids, Entertainment, Raffle, Silent Auction!
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Down Syndrome Awareness Walks Around the State https://www.dsaw.org/
  • 8/17 Green Bay:  Green Isle Park
  • 9/14 La Crosse: Onalaska Omni Center
  • 9/29 Madison Area Down Syndrome Society: Olin Park
  • 9/22 Milwaukee Zoo Walk: 
  • 9/28 Central WI: Marathon Park
  • 9/29 Chippewa Valley: Irvine Park (Main Pavilion)
  • 10/5 Fox Cities: Riverside Park
  • 10/12 Sheboygan: Kiwanis Park 
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8/20 Once Upon a Balloon…   3:00pm-4:00pm           Children will learn about different types of balloons, balloon safety, and how they affect our environment. Participants will be able to make their own balloon centerpiece to take home.
Good Shepherd  Lutheran Church, 502 W McMillan Street, Marshfield
 715-387-6326 or email MDoll@chw.org   chw.org/communityservices 
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8/21  Adaptive Kayak Event (Rain Date: 8/28)      10-3    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!
This event is presented by Midstate Independent Living Consultants, Inc.
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9/28 DSAW-Central Wisconsin Awareness Walk! Celebrate our friends with Down syndrome! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/centralwalk19
Featuring music, bounce houses, red carpet showcase, raffles, t-shirts, amazing prizes, outdoor activities and MORE! 
 
Sign up for the "21" Showcase 
We want YOUR loved one with Down syndrome to be featured in this year's "21" Showcase! Individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages are invited to walk the red carpet in front of their family and friends and be recognized for their individual gifts and talents. Children who are not yet able to walk on their own may walk the red carpet with a parent, caregiver, or sibling - the more, the merrier! Sign up here. https://airtable.com/shrjeBCZ3IyUDtnzp

Marathon Park 
Family Festival begins at Noon 
Walk begins at 3pm 
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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! 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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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.

6/19 Come splash around with us at Rothschild Pool! We'll be at the pool having some summer fun on Wednesday, June 19th, from 11am-1pm. Don't miss out on a fun day splashing around with other DSAW-Central WI families. Admission is FREE for DSAW families!   RSVP  https://www.dsaw.org/events/2019/6/19-centralpool
 
6/22 Playdate at the Park
Kiddos and parents are welcome to join this fun, summer morning with us! No RSVP required.  Griese Park, 1001 East 29th Street Marshfield,
10am-12pm
 

6/27 Family Picnic & Play  - What better way to celebrate summer than with a picnic?! Kash Park in Stevens Point! We'll provide beverages, but please bring a dish to pass! We'll be at the park from 10am-12:30pm. RSVP https://www.dsaw.org/events/2019/6/27-centralpicnic

6/28 KINnect: Relatives Raising children Lunch Group+ 11:30 am-1:30 pm  Blue Willow Café, Wausau
Join us for a unique opportunity to gather with others who are relative caregivers raising children during the day for lunch and connection. Lunch will be paid for by Catholic Charities Post Adoption Resource Center. The group will discuss topics relevant to grandparents and other relatives as parents. Please RSVP ahead of time. Childcare stipends will also be available.

Parent's Night Out: Medford*
Fri, June 21, 5:00 pm
Las Palmas, Medford
Enjoy a tasty dinner while connecting with other parents who have gone through the foster/adoption process. Take this opportunity to chat, ask questions, and get to know one another. All foster and adoption couples are encouraged to join! Attendees pay the cost of their own meal.

What?

7/11 Teen Mini Golf Get-Together
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-mini-golf-get-together-registration-59186661899?ref=ecal
An afternoon for teen adoptees to hang out, meet new friends, and play mini golf! Space will be limited - mini golf and a snack are on us! Hang out will be facilitated by a Post Adoption Specialist.
Sawmill Adventure Park-Trampoline Park & Mini Golf, 608 Creske Avenue
Rothschild,      1:00-3:00 pm
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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.
 Birth Parent Get-Togethers: 
Tues, Jun 11 6:00-8:00 pm
Catholic Charities, Eau Claire
Phoenix Park Pavilion, Eau Claire
This group is open to ALL birth parents who have had a child placed for adoption, no matter what type of adoption or agency involved. Come ask your questions and meet others who share a similar story. Feel free to bring a support person if you would like.

Trust Based Parenting Lunchtime Discussion Group*: April, May & June
Jun 20 12:00-1:30 pm
Five & Two Cafe at Down to Earth Garden Center, Eau Claire
Connect monthly with others implementing relationship-based caregiving. For relative caregivers, foster parents, adoptive parents, respite providers or just parents looking for support in connection-based, trauma-sensitive parenting.

Book Talk with the Author: Losing Hope And Finding Faith+
Sat., June 1, 10:00 am
The Goat Coffee House, Eau Claire
Join adoptive parent and local author, Adam Schnabel, as he discusses his book, "Losing Hope And Finding Faith: An Adoption Memoir". Adam will bring books to the gathering and will offer them at a discounted price to attendees. Please register by May 29th

Adoptive Family Photography Session
Sat, Jun. 1, 4-8 pm
Dotty's Simply You Photography, Fall Creek
On Saturday, June 1, we will be able to professionally serve 8 families with 20-minute portrait sessions. For a discounted rate of $40, families will receive: 20-minute session time, 5 professional images, online photo gallery, and print release. Please sign up no later than May 20th. Sessions will be scheduled between the hours of 4-7:30 PM. Kayleen's outdoor photography site is located near Fall Creek, WI. Upon registration, you will be given the address and directions to the location. Payments should be made in advance via Eventbrite.

Foster/Adoptive Parent's Night Out*
Wed, Jun 5, 5:30 pm
Phoenix Grill, Baldwin
Dinnertime is a chance to connect over a meal, so register and join us! Attendees are responsible for their own cost of food/drinks. Please register by May 31st.

Foster & Adoptive Family Pool Party+
Sun, Jun 9, 6:00-8:00 pm
Fairfax Pool, Eau Claire
Start your summer with a night of free admission to the Fairfax Outdoor Pool. This is a favorite annual get-together with the pool reserved just for our group! The concession stand will be open. Adults must accompany children. Please register by June 5th.
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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.
 
KINnect, West Salem: Supporting Relative Caregivers of Children (Lunch is On Us)+
Jun 20 12:00 pm
The Pizza Oven, West Salem
Join us for a unique opportunity to gather with other relative caregivers during the day for lunch and connection. Lunch will be paid for by Catholic Charities' Post Adoption Resource Center. The group will discuss topics relevant to grandparents and others as parents. Please RSVP ahead of time. Childcare stipends will also be available to those needing to secure child care in order to attend.

Mom's Night Out: Black River Falls*
Tues, Jun 11, 5:30 pm
Rozario's Pizza & Pasta, Black River Falls
This is an opportunity to ask questions, meet and chat with other foster, adoptive and pre-adoptive moms. Attendees will pay for their own meal. Please register by June 9.

Birth Parent's Night Out*
Wed, Jun 12, 5:30pm
Pizza Doctors, La Crosse
This event is open to ALL birth parents no matter what type of adoption or agency involved. This will be a time to meet other birth parents who share a similar story, find support, and ask questions. 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.

Adoptive/Foster Family Pool Party+
Sun, June 23, 5:30-7:30 pm
Onalaska Aquatic Center
Help us kick-off summer with a family pool party at the Onalaska Aquatic Center. This a FREE family event for all pre-adoptive, adoptive and foster families! We will have the pool all to ourselves, so come enjoy a bit quieter than usual evening at the pool (perfect for children with sensory processing difficulties). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

​*Attendees responsible for the cost of own meal   Free event, please RSVP​
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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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Updated Manual: Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver for the Children’s Long-Term Services (CLTS) Waiver Program https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/draft-manual.htm
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Make a difference in our South Wood County area: complete a Wood County Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan survey. Use your “voice” and improving our community. Plan on 10 minutes https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WoodCountyCHA20198tell
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*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!!!!
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Pre- registration for STUFF THE SCHOOL BUS South Wood County – by 8/1/19 School supplies to be distributed during “Stuff the Desk” on August 16-17, 2019 at Lincoln High School (1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids).  Items that are distributed will come from a community-wide collection on August 1, 2019 during Lunch By The River.  Register online https://www.uwswac.org/stuff-desk-south-wood-county
Call 2-1-1 (or 877-947-2211) Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm.  
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New Facebook page National Special Education Advocacy Institute https://www.facebook.com/NSEAI.org/
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Autism Friendly Guide to Periods- by Robyne Steward
  Thank you Bonnie for the suggestion! 
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Supported Decision Making.
Recording, presentation slides and  resource sheet from the Youth Health Transition website: https://healthtransitionwi.org/learningcommunity/
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Why It Matters and How We Can Help – Video Presentation from the Wisconsin Alliance for Mental Health         https://wiseye.org/2019/04/24/wisconsin-legislative-childrens-caucus-infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health/
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Deciding Together Guide for families! Nice publication from DHS to take & use in meetings
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02246.pdf
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Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP) Resources and information for those of you  who are or are supporting Family Caregivers!
https://gwaar.org/grandparents-and-relative-caregivers
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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. FREE to families. Overnights, meals, and resources!
 
Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) is 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.
Learn more:   https://wspei.org/families/yippe.php
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A Comprehensive Approach to Bullying Prevention- DPI https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/clone-wisconsin-student-designs-game-after-being-named-finalist-google
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​The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities.Please take the time to apply – you’ll have the time of your life! https://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/wisconsin-youth-leadership-forum/
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DSAW's Respite Day Camp is a program that provides multiple types of curriculum and activities. We will practice social skills and hands on life skills. Lessons will be taught through the use of modeling, role-playing, visuals, and hands on activities. We will also be selecting recipes and cooking in the kitchen. There will be a fun physical activity each afternoon. This could include zumba, yoga, kick ball and more! In addition, we will be taking field trips throughout the summer and integrating into the community! If you are in search of a place for your child to have fun, spend time with friends and learn... https://www.dsaw.org/daycamps2019

DSAW Peer Sensitivity Training    Presentation to teach students about their peer with Down syndrome.  If you are interested in learning more contact Miriam at marting.miriam@gmail.com
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                      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
      3rd Quarter Grant Cycle: July 1-31      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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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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Outreach Services is now hosting a Facebook group for parents/guardians of youth, ages 3-21, who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. We hope this becomes a valuable tool for our families to connect and share with each other. 
This is a closed and moderated group. You will click to request to join and then will be asked three short questions about your connection to youth with hearing loss. Please note that you are required to answer the questions before entry into the group. 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/788219634870406/?source_id=600299726713762

Different Brains – “Supporting Neurodiversity from Autism to Alzheimer’s and All Brains In Between”   https://www.differentbrains.org/ 

Courageous Parents Network is about helping build parents’ resiliency when faced with a life-threatening diagnosis or condition for their child. It is about: * building a community of parents who support each other, despite the specific diagnosis * lessening parents’ dread of their child’s end-of-life through story and example, and giving parents the confidence and hope that they have the courage to endure. * bringing parents therapeutic resources to work through the anticipatory grief. * helping families understand the value of pediatric palliative care, so that they seek it out. * educating doctors about the needs of families and the value of palliative care to families’ well-being, and survival. https://www.facebook.com/courageousparentsnetwork/
hank you Allison Lourash - CYSHCN for helping find this site for Families Supporting Medically Fragile children!  
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WI FACETS – www.wifacets.org Family Engagement Newsletter –
      June: ADD/ADHD
     July: Speech and Language

​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/ 

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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