PIER Newsletter
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 calling code, effective July 2022
NEW: Wisconsin’s informational guidebook on dyslexia and related conditions is now available at
https://dpi.wi.gov/reading/dyslexiaguidebook.
The advisory committee and the DPI believe school/district teams - including family and community members - can use the guidebook as a tool for having conversations about how to continually improve a local, equitable multi-level system of support to best meet the needs of all readers who struggle, including learners with characteristics of dyslexia.
For more information about the informational guidebook, including a guidance document for having conversations using
the guidebook, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/reading/dyslexiaguidebook. Subscriber Submission: Barb Novak, Wisconsin DPI
Self-direction is a model of long-term care that allows people to receive support in their homes and communities, the way they want it. Watch this video to learn more Welcome | appliedselfdirection scroll down to watch this quick video.
As a crime victim with a disability, it may be hard to know what to do. With this resource you can know your rights and where to find help. Crime Victims With Disabilities: Know Your Rights - The Arc
https://thearc.org/resource/crime-victims-with-disabilities-know-your-rights/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaingn=empower
Latest Edition of Finding Your Way: A Navigation Guide for Wisconsin Families Who Have Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities Available English and Spanish
An English-language version is available at https://ucedd.waisman.wisc.edu/fyw/
pdf version of the guide is available at https://go.wisc.edu/finding-your-way.pdf
A Spanish-language .pdf versions: https://ucedd.waisman.wisc.edu/encuentre-su-camino/
A printed versions are available at minimal cost.
Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities is designed to help families and professionals navigate the system of care in Wisconsin.
Become A Leader in Changing State Policies and Practices! Applications due October 1, 2021 by noon
Individuals and Families | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
Youth and Parents In Partnership An opportunity for youth with disabilities 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!
2021-2022-virtual-transition-pip-trainings.pdf (wspei.org)
2021-2022 Green Bay YiPPE Flyer English 2021-2022 Green Bay YiPPE Flyer Spanish
2021-2022 Milwaukee YiPPE Flyer English 2021-2022 Milwaukee YiPPE Flyer Spanish
Transition Parents in Partnership
2021-2022 Transition Parents in Partnership Virtual Training Flyer
This training will prepare families for the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of:
- employment
- education
- living
- health
For more information visit: https://www.wspei.org or contact Martha DeYoung, PIP & YiPPE Training Coordinator
608-745-5435, deyoungm@cesa5.org
Are you looking for work? Are you looking for providers to help with respite, personal care, special needs childcare?
Online state-approved training for people who would like to be providers of support.
Access a registry of trained providers.
Could you use fiscal assistance to hire a friend, family member, or neighbor to help you with primary caregiving duties?
https://respitecarewi.org/live/ *info@respitecarewi.org * phone: 608.222.2033 * fax: 920.993.3335
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Make sure you understand Educational accommodations and supports for our children and youth who have needs for learning support! WI FACETS learning opportunity calendar https://wifacets.org/events .
Your local CESA 's https://dpi.wi.gov/cesa
Department of Public Instruction website. https://dpi.wi.gov/sped
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The Arc's Center for Future Planning offers free resources to help self-advocates, families, professionals, and others, tackle all aspects of future planning, including housing, finances, employment, support services, and more.
When you're ready to start building a plan, use Arc's Center for Future Planning free tool, which will guide you through each step of the process.
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The Arc also has 2 new learning opportunities: Go to The Arc Wisconsin Academy - Wisconsin
* Check with Long Term Funding avenues to help with cost!
If you want to be a lifelong learner, improve your leadership skills, make new friends, and become a proud advocate for
yourself and others—this training is for you.
October: Self-Advocacy Leadership in ActionThis series will help you learn how to make good choices, stand up for yourself, and be more independent.
April: HealthMatters™
Adults with disabilities are three times more likely than people without disabilities to experience heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. HealthMatters™ is an evidence-based class for people with disabilities that will help you increase get control over your health and learn to make healthier choices.
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So many questions, too many options... Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, Power of Attorney.... Check out this great tool!
http://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/supporteddecision-making/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 calling code, effective July 2022
NEW: Wisconsin’s informational guidebook on dyslexia and related conditions is now available at
https://dpi.wi.gov/reading/dyslexiaguidebook.
The advisory committee and the DPI believe school/district teams - including family and community members - can use the guidebook as a tool for having conversations about how to continually improve a local, equitable multi-level system of support to best meet the needs of all readers who struggle, including learners with characteristics of dyslexia.
For more information about the informational guidebook, including a guidance document for having conversations using
the guidebook, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/reading/dyslexiaguidebook. Subscriber Submission: Barb Novak, Wisconsin DPI
Self-direction is a model of long-term care that allows people to receive support in their homes and communities, the way they want it. Watch this video to learn more Welcome | appliedselfdirection scroll down to watch this quick video.
As a crime victim with a disability, it may be hard to know what to do. With this resource you can know your rights and where to find help. Crime Victims With Disabilities: Know Your Rights - The Arc
https://thearc.org/resource/crime-victims-with-disabilities-know-your-rights/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaingn=empower
Latest Edition of Finding Your Way: A Navigation Guide for Wisconsin Families Who Have Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities Available English and Spanish
An English-language version is available at https://ucedd.waisman.wisc.edu/fyw/
pdf version of the guide is available at https://go.wisc.edu/finding-your-way.pdf
A Spanish-language .pdf versions: https://ucedd.waisman.wisc.edu/encuentre-su-camino/
A printed versions are available at minimal cost.
Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities is designed to help families and professionals navigate the system of care in Wisconsin.
Become A Leader in Changing State Policies and Practices! Applications due October 1, 2021 by noon
Individuals and Families | Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
Youth and Parents In Partnership An opportunity for youth with disabilities 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!
2021-2022-virtual-transition-pip-trainings.pdf (wspei.org)
2021-2022 Green Bay YiPPE Flyer English 2021-2022 Green Bay YiPPE Flyer Spanish
2021-2022 Milwaukee YiPPE Flyer English 2021-2022 Milwaukee YiPPE Flyer Spanish
Transition Parents in Partnership
2021-2022 Transition Parents in Partnership Virtual Training Flyer
This training will prepare families for the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of:
- employment
- education
- living
- health
For more information visit: https://www.wspei.org or contact Martha DeYoung, PIP & YiPPE Training Coordinator
608-745-5435, deyoungm@cesa5.org
Are you looking for work? Are you looking for providers to help with respite, personal care, special needs childcare?
Online state-approved training for people who would like to be providers of support.
Access a registry of trained providers.
Could you use fiscal assistance to hire a friend, family member, or neighbor to help you with primary caregiving duties?
https://respitecarewi.org/live/ *info@respitecarewi.org * phone: 608.222.2033 * fax: 920.993.3335
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Make sure you understand Educational accommodations and supports for our children and youth who have needs for learning support! WI FACETS learning opportunity calendar https://wifacets.org/events .
Your local CESA 's https://dpi.wi.gov/cesa
Department of Public Instruction website. https://dpi.wi.gov/sped
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The Arc's Center for Future Planning offers free resources to help self-advocates, families, professionals, and others, tackle all aspects of future planning, including housing, finances, employment, support services, and more.
- Get tips on how to start planning
- See how others have planned
- Decide where to start
- View archived webinars
- Grab the Keys to a Good Life: Person-Centered Thinking
- Anyone Can Work: People with Disabilities as Part of Economic Recovery
- Let's Talk Money: Is a Special Needs Trust Your Ticket to Peace of Mind?
- Courageous Conversations in the Disability Community: What Does Equity and Inclusion Really Mean?
When you're ready to start building a plan, use Arc's Center for Future Planning free tool, which will guide you through each step of the process.
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The Arc also has 2 new learning opportunities: Go to The Arc Wisconsin Academy - Wisconsin
* Check with Long Term Funding avenues to help with cost!
If you want to be a lifelong learner, improve your leadership skills, make new friends, and become a proud advocate for
yourself and others—this training is for you.
October: Self-Advocacy Leadership in ActionThis series will help you learn how to make good choices, stand up for yourself, and be more independent.
- Lesson 1: Understanding Disability History and Learning Self-Advocacy Skills
- Lesson 2: Knowing What You Want For Your Future
- Lesson 3: Learning to Take Safe Risks
- Lesson 4: Accepting Help From Other People
- Lesson 5: Speaking Up For Yourself
- Lesson 6: Being Proud of Who You Are and Teaching Others
- Lesson 7: Knowing Your Policymakers
April: HealthMatters™
Adults with disabilities are three times more likely than people without disabilities to experience heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. HealthMatters™ is an evidence-based class for people with disabilities that will help you increase get control over your health and learn to make healthier choices.
- Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Be Healthy?
- Lesson 2: Step Into Exercise
- Lesson 3: The Fab Five
- Lesson 4: How Much Food Is Too Much?
- Lesson 5: Benefits Healthy Eating Has on Our Bodies
- Lesson 6: Healthy Lifestyle Review
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So many questions, too many options... Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, Power of Attorney.... Check out this great tool!
http://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/supporteddecision-making/
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