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Please let us know~ Sometimes you can access information by going to the "base" of the web link, and look under your topic heading! 

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Health                   Housing                 College               SSI-SSDI             
​Life skills             Guardianship         Guided Decision Making
Work                    IRIS and Community Care              Listing of Statewide Boards, 
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Reminder:
We do not endorse any treatments, providers, or product information in this site.    
     As with any program - we strongly encourage you to thoroughly check out references. 


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.
 
As you start to think about what a plan might look like or how you can help others plan, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
 
  • Get tips on how to start planning
  • See how others have planned
  • Decide where to start
  • View archived webinars 
 
When you're ready to start building a plan, use our free tool, which will guide you through each step of the process.

Self-Determination U Tube Channel, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgSBRbXjC_IoiTS92fjGvxA

Supported Decision Making Recording, presentation slides and  resource sheet from the Youth Health Transition website: https://healthtransitionwi.org/learningcommunity/
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From WISPEI -Transition http://www.itransitionks.org/
  • This app is for students with disabilities with an IEP, ages 14 and older.
  • An IEP details your special education services.
  • The app produces a “Draft Transition Plan,” based on your answers.
  • A “Transition Plan” is part of your IEP document.
A “Transition Plan” is your road map to transition to adult life after high
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From WI FACETS - Family Engagement Newsletter
 
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/transition-planning-for-students-with-ieps/
Transition planning for students with IEPs.  Learn how this part of the IEP allows a teen in special education to outline goals that will help him achieve his post-high school plans.
by: Kristin Stanberry | December 19, 2016
A transition plan is required for students enrolled in special education who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
What is a Transition Plan?When Should Transition Planning Begin?Why is Transition Planning Important?What Transition Services Are Available for a High School Student with Learning Disabilities (LD) and an IEP?Who Should Participate in IEP Meetings where Transition Planning is Discussed?What is the Role of a High School Student in Transition Planning?Transition Planning Activities at Home and in the Community In the Community:What Community Resources are Available to Help Students in the Transition Process?Final Documentation: Your Child’s Summary of PerformanceBe sure you, as the parent, obtain and keep a copy of your child’s Summary of Performance.
 
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             Wisconsin Employment First Website!  Go to:  http://www.wiemploymentfirst.com/                                       
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Students with disabilities who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors can apply now for the Youth Leadership Forum, an amazing leadership opportunity on the Edgewood College campus this July for a week. The costs of the program are paid by the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and other collaborators. Please share the application and background information in this link widely. There are 30 openings available. Students with any type of disability who have leadership interest and potential can apply. Supports are available.    http://www.wi-bpdd.org/projects/YLF/index.cfm
                               This is a fantastic opportunity for students with disabilities.
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COLLEGE for YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE-Students who are currently in foster care or who have recently left foster care and wish to attend college?   Check out FAFSA  www.StudentAid.gov/fafsa  /  www.fafsa.gov.
                              Fact sheet at StudentAid.gov/foster.
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Page down for a listing of scholarships!
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Work Incentive Benefits Counseling--see Employment Resource, Inc. (http://www.eri-wi.org/) for more information
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  Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative   http://wsti.org/ 
                                         (This is the "go to "website!  Please link with their newsletter and resources!!!)
Student Delegate applications for high school students with disabilities.  Be considered to attend a unique week-long leadership training opportunity held this July at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact - Cassandra 715-307-2185   wisconsinylf@gmail.com    https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinYLF

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New!!!    You may want to check this out.               Resources for Transition Planning
-  getting ready for your child's "Transition IEP" which should be happening in the school year your individual turns 14.



Parent and Student Graduation Resources | Wisconsin Department ...
https://dpi.wi.gov/graduation/parents-resources
It includes the responsibilities of both parents/guardians and public school officials ... This guide deals with postsecondary education for students with disabilities. ... Operation Fresh Start is a youth development program addressing core issues ...
 
Wisconsin Youth Suicide Prevention Guide
https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/spguide.pdf
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat
This guide is just one of two parts of the Youth Suicide.
 
A Parent's Guide to the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)
https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/.../spp13-ptp-parentyouth-guide.pdf
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat
Parents and youth can create a draft PTP to bring to the IEP meeting. • As you move through the application you will see blue "Learn More" buttons.

   
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A New Way of Thinking - A guide for Middle School Transition Planning
http://www.cesa2.k12.wi.us/pss/tan/NewWayOfThinking-Sept2011.pdf
                Guess What, You Have a Disability
                Automatic Negative Thoughts - ANTS
                Assessment
                Self Advocacy
                Self - Empowerment
                Transition Resources

Written by:  Steve Gilles and Pam Jenson. - A "working draft" - Guide was created to provide teachers with a tool to assist students with disabilities to: learn about themselves, including how to accept themselves and their disability; understand how to combat Automatic Negative Thoughts and change what students think about themselves; learn how to have a voice through self-advocacy and personal empowerment; and to create a vision for their future goals.
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Transition related topics for all youth….
http://findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/transition-age-youth
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Preparing Middle Schoolers to Enter High School 
From the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools - Supporting Successful Transition to Ninth Grade.   
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/practicenotes/transitionsninthgrade.pdf

Teaching our kids to be Ready for Transition - by David Funk - is another great resource!
http://www.cesa1.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/love_logic.pdf

101 | UDL and Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities 
Developed by National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center, this resource focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) application in secondary transition services. It also outlines the principles of UDL, provides evidence to support its use, describes examples of UDL application in various academic content areas, and provides links to additional resources. http://tinyurl.com/6oczn8r
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DVR – Department of Vocational Rehabilitation/ out of WR – Job Services
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/ 
320 W. Grand Ave., Suite 102
Wisconsin Rapids, WI   54495
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Web  resources:

Wisconsin Department of Public Education http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/transition.html 

Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative    http://wsti.org/ 
    (This is the "go to"website!  Please link with their newsletter and resouces!!!

Project Summer         http://www.projectsummer.info
Project Summer's goal is to identify strategies that increase the participation of youth with disabilities in work, school, and the community, leading to better post-school outcomes and with a special emphasis on the summer months.

Natural Supports Project        http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/
Schools and communities throughout Wisconsin already are exploring an array of innovative ideas and strategies to provide natural supports to youth with disabilities. This grant competition is designed to discover and promote effective, natural ways of providing supports across a variety of different school, work, and community opportunities.

Healthy and Ready to Work         http://www.hrtw.org/
The purpose of the HRTW initiative has been to promote a comprehensive system of family-centered, culturally competent, community-based care for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) who are approaching adulthood and may need assistance in making the transition from pediatric to adult health care and to post-secondary education and/or employment.

Resources for Youth Transition     http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/pdfs/TeacherSurveyBrief11_10.pdf\
A Wisconsin research brief summarizing transition issues and promising approaches to delivering transition-related information and training to practitioners also includes tips and strategies for teachers, schools, and professional development organizations; web locations of useful tools and resources; and other important transition- and career-related websites. See      

Six stories feature six amazing youth/young adults with significant disabilities who began working in competitive-wage, community-based jobs between the ages of 16 and 18. All of them used or use natural supports. The stories outline
the ways schools, communities, families, and youth themselves came together, and the significant contributions these youth are making on their jobs and in their communities.  http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/naturalsupports/pdfs/YS.pdf

Transition Updates from the Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act (TATRA)  features resources and updates to help parent organizations, advocates and professionals better serve adolescents and young adults with disabilities and their families.   http://www.pacer.org/tatra/list/index.asp

 Parent Training & Information Center in Virginia-PEATC.    http://www.worksupport.com
Various aspects of transition, employment, guardianship, transportation and other topics.  

Youth Fact Sheets 

Youth Fact Sheets are a series of six fact sheets developed and edited by youth with special health care needs. Topics include planning for technical or 4-year college, how to get supports in the workplace, how to be involved in the Individual Education Planning process and Found on Waisman site - Products and Publicationhttp://www.waisman.wisc.edu/
                             
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability-Youth (NCWD/Youth), as part of its work of identifying and sharing successful program strategies that benefit all youth, including youth with disabilities, has posted a new organizational profile to the Innovative Strategies section of its Web site. This profile highlights practices and strategies from the Columbus, Ohio-based North Central Mental Health Services   Transitional Community Treatment Team.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ncmh-tctt

Opening Doors Series: Transition Resources for Students with Disabilities Planning for Life after High School    http://dpi.wi.gov/pubsales/spcled_10.html   Found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - type in "Opening Doors" into the search engine if the site above does not link you!

            Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills
            Opening Doors to Employment

                             What kind of work would be best for me? 
            Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education and Training:
                             Planning for Life after High School


Paths to Employment Resource Center - PERC provides education and training, technical assistance, research, and resources to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities to earn income and participate fully in community life    http://www.percthinkwork.org/Visit Employment Network at: http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

A wiki for transition http://westernwisconsintransition.pbworks.com.   

 National Health Care Transition Center's Website,
http://www.cilyouthtransition.org

When you visit the Got Transition? website be sure to check under the Youth tab for the resources section. resource listed is the “Healthy Transitions” link at the top of the list that takes you to an interactive site with video clips, transition planning tools, and even a social networking feature for young adults
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Series of fact sheets written by youth, for youth having to do with employment. All can be found on the WI Youth First Website - http://wiyouthfirst.org Autism: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Autism.pdf
Self Advocacy: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Self Advocacy.pdf
Social Relationships: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Social Relationships.pdf
Transportation: www.wiyouthfirst.org/Downloads/Transportation.pdf

Guide Post for Success http://www.ncwd-youth.info/Guideposts

For a complete list of transition resouces available for your county go to: http://www.wsti.org/trd.php

        Wood County listing
        http://www.wsti.org/trd_cty.php?county=Wood
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First Five Things to Do to Prepare for Your Child's Transition to Adulthood
Two specialists in family support tell you how to get started By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide
http://specialchildren.about.com/od/longtermplanning/qt/fftransition.htm?nl=1

See More About:    Futures Planning   /   Special Needs Trust   /   letter of intent    

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"Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority"
This tip sheet considers steps that you (as parents) and others (such as teachers or transition specialists) can take to help your young person with disabilities learn and practice the basic skills that underpin independent living, skills that will certainly come in handy in the future.
Developed in collaboration with the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) and National Post-School Outcomes Center (NPSO)
 http://www.parentcenterhub.org/rep…/aom-series-independence/
Quick-Jump Links
        The Importance of Starting Early
  •         Areas of Daily Living to Consider
  •         What About Guardianship?
  •         Strategies for Providing Support
  •         Helpful Resources
  •         Materials Used in Developing This Tip Sheet
       Other Tip Sheets in This Series                            
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The Master's Driving School, LLC
Adaptive Driving Evaluations and Training for people with disabilitis
W7366 Flambeau Point Road - Ladysmith, WI
715-532-0327  / 715-415-1363

Scholarships

Thank you!  Allison Gleason a.gleason@educatorlabs.org

Directory: http://educatorlabs.org/resources/listing-category/scholarships-search/? 
Business Management 2014 Scholarships  http://www.
businessmanagementdegree.com
/scholarships/

Society of Women Engineers 2014 Scholarships http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships#activePanels_

2014 Green Home Improvement Scholarship
http://www.homeadvisor.com/scholarships/

DIY Home Repair Scholarship
http://www.improvenet.com/scholarships/home-repair

American Dental Education Association 2014-2015 Scholarships
http://www.adea.org/Secondary.aspx?id=20820

2015 Best Medical Assistant Programs Scholarship http://www.bestmedicalassistantprograms.org/scholarship/

American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards http://www.apa.org/about/awards/

Financial assistance-related resources:

Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.ed.gov/

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Basic Loan Calculator for Students
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/calcs/loan.php

Calculators & Interest Rates
http://www.direct.ed.gov/calc.html
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Health CurriculumWaisman
 
http://www.waisman.wisc.
edu/wrc/pub.html




  • Spanish Radio Novela – Script Book
  • Transition to Adult Health Care: A Training Guide in Three Parts Second Edition
  • My Health Pocket Guide
  • The Workbook for Youth
  • Transition to Adult Health Care: A Training Guide in Two Parts
  • The Transition to Health Care Checklist: Preparing for Life as an Adult
  • CORE of a Good Life: Guided Conversations with Parents on Raising Young Children with Disabilities
  • Statewide Leadership for Youth in transition: A Person Centered, Asset-Based Community Development Approach
  • Make A Difference for Children with Disabilities:
  • Stories of Transition to the Adult World
  • Caleb's Story
  • The Power of Peer Mentoring
  • Safety Awareness for Empowerment
  • Youth As Partners
  • Youth Fact Sheets
  • Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Housing

 
The ADRC - 421-0014 or with the Housing Authority - 423-7288 would have a list of apartments, low income, handicap accessible etc.(then of course it would be nice to share any "go to" person to avoid the phone bounce.)

I am also aware that by going to the DHS site you may find more housing/
living options
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WOOD County Assisted Living Facility Directories

            http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/
bqaconsumer/AssistedLiving
/CtyPages/WOOD.htm


CBRF  Community Based Residential Facility                http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/
bqaconsumer/AssistedLiving/
cbrfcty/cbrfwood.pdf


(AFH)   Adult Family Homes            http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/
bqaconsumer/AssistedLiving
/afhcty/afhwood.pdf


Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology and Transition 

The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) has released the Spanish version of The Family Information Guide To Assistive Technology and Transition Planning. This guide discusses relevant laws and includes accounts from students on how use of assistive technology helped them transition to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. Access this guide (in English and Spanish) at:
www.fctd.info/show/fig_summary
 

College

 Think College WI” website is “life” at http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/thinkcollege/.  The goal of the site is to be as current as possible so that postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities continue to expand across our state.  Also, if you know a student who would enjoy being featured in their “Featured Students” section, please let them know.  They want to share stories of high school students interested in college and the experiences of current or former students.  Contact Molly Cooney, Outreach specialist, UW-Madison, Waisman Center, at 608-890-1688 with any ideas or suggestions.                   

Wrights Law:  Transition, Transition Services, Transition Planning
      This site includes articles, cases and FREE publications to prepare students with disabilities and their families for life.  
  
http://wrightslaw.com/info
/trans.index.htm
 
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http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/
This site looks like it has some great resources to help people be successful in college! Military, Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments, LGBTQ Student, mulita cultural – diversity and disabilities
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Guide to vocational and trade schools. If you haven't seen it yet, you can view the guide here:http://www.accreditedschool
sonline.org/vocational-trade-school/
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Website for Students with Disabilities– We Connect Now is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues. 
    Goals 
*Help college students with disabilities to succeed in their studies
*Share and read other people’s stories as a source of support and comfort. 
*Take action by writing blogs, hosting an event or becoming involved in politics by knowing about 
upcoming legislation. 
*Focus on a particular disability or condition to bring our visitors more information and support related to our focus of the month. 
* Jobs section, empower people with disabilities find employment through job posting and job searching tips,
*Questions -contact us.
The goal of this site is that people leave it having gained knowledge, a support system and having taken action.
http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/
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A Guide to Online Medical Assisting Programs http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/medical-assisting-programs/
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College and Financial Aid Resources
 
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
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http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/college/financial-aid-for-students-with-disabilities/
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http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-visually-impaired-students/
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http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities/

SSI - SSDI

Work Incentive Benefits Counseling--see Employment Resource, Inc. (http://www.eri-wi.org/) for more information
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SSI-E and how you apply for it....it looks like ADRC is the place to start for those 17.6 years and older, here's the link:
 
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/ssi_e.htm
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Social Security Disabilities Benefits
This guide breaks down qualifications and the application process, as well as a provides a calculator that can help estimate monthly and annual benefits.
You can see the entire guide along with some of its features here:
  • http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/
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Employment Network
http://employmentnetworkwi.orgTake a few minutes to explore what the Employment Network has to offer.  Networking is a key to success!  It Only Takes "Five"  Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Employment Network:


Watch: LaNae posted a great video about self-advocacy.  This is an awesome video to share with others!

Powerful Message:  Watch another great video LaNae posted that has a very powerful message.

ADA Legacy Bus Tour:  Here is a great chance to get involved in the legacy of the ADA.  They’re looking for co-pilots to help in this mission.  Find out how you can help today!

The President’s Vision:  Read a great blog about how the Federal government has hired more people with disabilities.

Assistive Technology-Accessible Workplace:  This is an excellent piece about assistive technology in the workplace.   It has many great tips!

Be Inspired:  This is an inspiring story about a man with a disability who is using his education to design equipment to help people with disabilities partake in recreational activities.

Neat Program:  Read about a neat program that a technology company has started for employees who have autism.

Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace:  This is an interesting piece about employment for people with cognitive disabilities.  It has some excellent strategies for businesses.

Read: Read about how a sheltered workshop in Wausau is transitioning their program from facility-based to community based.

Job Hunting Tips:  This is a great blog from disability.gov that lists several great tips people who are searching for employment.

Great News:  A great press release from Governor Walker's office about how the waiting list for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has been eliminated for the first time since 2004!

Learn:  This is a very informative article about how the WOTA focuses on people with disabilities.  It also explains what “competitive integrated” means.

Pay Gap:  This is a very interesting article about the pay gap there is for employees who have disabilities.  It lists some intriguing ideas on how to solve this problem.

Government Employment:  This is a very informative piece about federal employment for people with disabilities. 

Job Application Accessibility Survey:  The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology seeks people with disabilities to participate in a nationwide survey about the accessibility of online job applications and related components.

Parent Employment Expectations Survey:  UW-Madison is seeking parents of high school students who have an intellectual disability or autism to take a survey about employment expectations.

Great Resource:  Check out this great new resource about postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.

Ask a Question or Start a Discussion:  It's easy to do and a great way to share information and network with others!






Life Skills

A Parent s Guide to Teaching Life Skills (2001) (Parent Guide)

       Ready, Set, Fly  is a companion tool for the Casey Foundation s Life Skills Guide. It covers topics such as money management, social skills, nutrition, self-care, work skills, housing and transportation, community resources, and learning about candidates in elections. This guide helps families help their young adults gain the skills they need to live as independently and as well as possible. Available in pdf (57 pages, 170 KB).

http://www.caseylifeskills.org
/pages/res/rsf%5CRSF.pdf

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"Possibilities: A Financial Resource for Parents of Children with Disabilities" (2011) http://www.pacer.org/
ublications/possibilities/
     relevant to parenting transition-age youth with
disabilities. Topics include organizing financial records, managing money, preparing income taxes, health
insurance options, dealing with debt, saving for college, preparing youth for adult employment, and more. Each section includes links to additional resources.
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"Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success," is a curriculum developed by ODEP focused on teaching "soft" or workforce readiness skills to youth, including youth with disabilities. The basic structure of the program is comprised of modular, hands-on, engaging activities that focus on six key skill areas: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, and professionalism. For more info: http://www.dol.gov/odep
/topics/youth/softskills/

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Guardianship

Wood County contacts on Guardianship - legal process:  715.421.4244 
or 715-421-8600

Katie Miloch NWC  (Support and Service Co -Legal Services)
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cwag - has some great resources that are for the elderly - but may be useful for those of us working with our children - transitioning...
http://cwagwisconsin.org/
publications/guardianship-support/


GWaar - Greater WI Area on Aging Resources - has a guardianship support center! http://gwaar.org/wi-guardianship-support-center.html                        Call: (855) 409-9410
E-mail: guardian@gwaar.org

Guardianship Book - Roy Froemming
This handbook provides an overview of guardianship of adults in Wisconsin who meet the standards for a finding of incompetence,  alternative ways of providing decision-making support, and ways to tailor guardianships to individual needs.

http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
publications/P2/p20460.pdf


If you have difficulty with the link please contact Lois Mulder at Lois.Mulder@wisconsin.gov .

Marcie M. Brost, Team Lead Adult DD Waivers Department of Health Services Division of Long Term Care Bureau of Long Term Support email:
Marcella.Brost@wisconsin.gov

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Work

Work Incentive Benefits Counseling--see Employment Resource, Inc. (http://www.eri-wi.org/) for more information
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LearnHowToBecome.org  Extensive career resource center:    http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/

Expert-driven guides to writing eye-catching resumes, acing job interviews, volunteer opportunities and non-profit careers, and more.  
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Skills to Pay the Bills”, a program developed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), focuses on teaching soft skills, such as communication, attitude and teamwork, to youth and adults, including individuals with disabilities. To learn more about this helpful curriculum, go to:  
http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/
Great interview video's also!
http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/20121015-softskills/
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Jobseekers -Tool!
New Web-Based Occupational Information Tool

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched My Next Move, a web-based tool to provide jobseekers with information on more than 900 occupations, as well as local job openings and training opportunities. Users can search for jobs in three categories: jobs with a  bright outlook  in growing industries, jobs that are part of the  green  economy, and jobs with Registered Apprenticeship programs. Each listing has a one-page profile with information about what knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed; the occupation s outlook; level of education required; technologies used in the job; other similar jobs; and links to local salary information, training opportunities, and relevant job openings.


http://www.mynextmove.org

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Getting a Job! Tools, Techniques, and Trainings. 

The Getting a Job! website was developed and designed for students who are deaf or hard of hearing transitioning to work and the professionals who work with them.   The website offers a series of topical videos accompanied by supporting documents and related materials, educator's guides and role model videos.   ASL is the source language for these videos. They are also captioned and voiced in English.

Take a look!      
http://www.pepnet.org/getajob
/eblast.asp

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Integrated Employment - Forwarded from AAPD:    http://www.nj.com/news/index
.ssf/2011/04/disabled_adults
_find_meaningfu.html
 
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"Child Labor Law" under "Hazardous Restrictions" at:  http://dwd.wisconsin.gov
/youthapprenticeship/childlabor.htm

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From:
Neugart, Jennifer W - BPDD (Waisman) 

Please  check out this excellent consumer friendly resource from DVR that provides  guidance on paid work and training options that can help schools and families
think about how to support youth on the job. 
Also included is DVR’s  exciting Youth On the Job training initiative, which has already helped numerous  youth get paid employment!  
 
Guidance  on Paid Work and Training Options: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/
publications/dvr/pdf/dvr_17316_p.pdf

 
Youth On the Job Training Initiative:
http://www.letsgettoworkwi.org/wp
content/uploads/2012/10/DVR-initiative-for-families.pdf

 



Community Waiver

GO to: Wisconsin Department of Health Services - web page
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/familycare/index.htm

General phone number:
608-266-1865
TTY phone number: 888-701-1251


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Iris Program -

IRIS Advisory Committee:
Lynn Sabin, (608) 266-6891,
Lynn.Sabin@wisconsin.gov 

The IRIS Program Director is John O'Keefe and his email is
John.Okeefe@wisconsin.gov
http://www.wisconsin-iris.com/page/contact

 IRIS  Consultant 
Address: 1 S. Pinckney Street, Suite 320, Madison, WI 53703-2887

Toll-Free/TTY: 888-515-4747
Fax: 608-255-0898
 info@Wisconsin-IRIS.com  2020 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223-2720
Toll-Free/TTY:  888-515-4747
Fax:  414-937-2034
 fsa@Wisconsin-IRIS.com

 IRIS  Ombudsman
•Disability Rights Wisconsin
Address: 131 W. Wilson Street, Suite 700,
Madison, WI 53703-3263
Main: 608-267-0214
Toll-Free/TTY: 800-928-8778
TTY/TDD/Relay: 888-758-6049
Fax: 608-267-0368
Email: info@drwi.org
www.disabilityrightswi.org
 
217 W. Knapp Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868-1608
Main: 715-736-1232
 Toll-Free/TTY: 877-338-3724
TTY/TDD/Relay: 888-758-6049
Fax:  715-736-1252
info@drwi.org
http://www.disabilityrightswi.org
 
6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 3230, Milwaukee, WI 53214-5651
Main:  414-773-4646
Toll-Free/TTY: 800-708-3034
TTY/TDD/Relay: 888-758-6049
 Fax: 414-773-4647
Email: info@drwi.org
http://www.disabilityrightswi.org

Wisconsin Department of Health Services IRIS Information, Bureau of Long-Term Support

Address:  1 W. Wilson Street, PO Box 7851, Madison, WI 53707-7851
DHSIRIS@wisconsin.gov
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/iris/
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IRIS Networking and Learning  Event?
http://www.wisconsin-iris.com/page/nle

 This event is a chance for you and your family to meet and mingle with  other  participants and area service providers. This is a great time to learn about  the variety of different service providers available in your  area.  You can ask questions and chat with the providers to learn more about what they  offer.
 
FOR:  IRIS  Participants     
Family members 
Service providers
(e.g. transportation companies, supportive home care agencies,  employment
providers, etc.)
        
Aging and Disability
Resource Center staff     
Community members and
other stakeholders      
Representatives from  the IRIS Consultant Agency

Representatives from the Financial Services Agency

Locations may vary 
Admission is free Register-
www.wisconsin-iris.com
 
IRIS Financial Services Agency • Milwaukee Center for Independence 
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2020 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233-2720
Toll-Free/TTY:  888-515-4747
Fax: 414-937-2034
Email: iris@mcfi.net
  Link: IRIS-FSA Portal

Instructions for sending
documents  to the Financial Services Agency
 

Listing of Statewide Boards, Councils and Committees

http://www.fvofwi.org/Publications/
Leader_StateLevelBoards.pdf


WSTI Youth Leadership Council
http://www.wsti.org/youth.php

KASA Advisory Board and Task Force
http://www.fvkasa.org

Transition Advisory Councils
http://www.wsti.org/tac.php

Wisconsin Council on Special Education: An Advisory Council to the State Superintendent to Public Instruction
http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Advisory Council
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/wistech/index.htm

Youth Leadership Resources in Spanish
http://www.ncld-youth.info/publications.htm

Relish is for more than hotdogs: A guide to making your own sweet success (document)
http://www.nichcy.org/InformationResources/Docume
nt/NICHCY%20PUBS/st3.pdf


Utah Medical Home Integrated Services Project (UISP) video of the Young Adult Advisory Committee Panel (video)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJVgU7aGUZw

The National Youth Leadership Network ((NYLN) is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders (information clearinghouse)
http://www.nyln.org/information-clearinghouse/

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Newsletters

From wsti.org - Transition Newsletter -http://www.wsti.org/documents/2011
/Transition_enews_1111.pdf

Employment Network!http://employmentnetworkwi.org/
Visit Employment Network at: http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
Fall Is Around the Corner!
Fall always seems like the start of a new year.  Maybe it's because we can still relate to the start of the school year. So
what are your employment-related goals for this "new year"?  Are you planning to get a new job? Or to make more connections with employers in your community?  Or maybe update your job development skills? 

Get Involved on the Network!

  • Find out who the new DVR administrator is. This is a great opportunity for us to share our stories, our ideas and our challenges with him. What would you like to tell him? We'll collect your ideas and share them with him.
  • Tell Shannon about promising transition practices for youth.
  • Check out the great videos.  Do you know of any new videos to share with this community?
Check Out New Opportunities
  • Become a regional coordinator for Take Your Legislator to Work Day.
  • Submit a presentation proposal for the National ADA Symposium.
 What's New?
Find out the latest
news and resources on the Employment Network:
  • A great list of employment-related resources from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
  • An up-dated Transition Guide
  • Child Labor Law Guide - another helpful transition tool.
  • The Case for Inclusion - report from UCP. How inclusive is Wisconsin?  How does it compare to other states?
  • Census Data on Americans with Disabilities
Upcoming Events
Here's a sample of
upcoming events listed on the Employment Network:
  • Intersections Conference 2012 - focused on the intersection of disability, employment & benefits. You won't want to miss this one!
  • Self-Determination Conference: The Art of Self-Determination.  Early Registration is now open! 
  • And many more!
Post your event on the Employment Network and it can be included in future Network News emails to members! (You must be a member to post) Questions? Contact Deb Wisniewski at scgwis@gmail.com
Visit Employment Network at:
http://employmentnetworkwi.org/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Videos
 
  • New video: Siblings Rule 6 -
    Carmen
    .  This short  video describes how one family helped their sibling get a job in the  
    community.
  • http://employmentnetworkwi.org/video/siblings-rule-6-carmen?xg_source=msg_mes_network
  • Member Spotlight: Stephanie
    Drum
    .  Meet Stephanie   who's a great resource on Work Incentives and how they can affect your    
    benefits when you go to work.
  • http://employmentnetworkwi.org/profiles/blogs/member-spotlight-stephanie-drum?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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A link to an amazing video portraying strength, skill, dedication and in my opinion - nothing but Ability....          
Choose the "Our History" tab to see the video.        www.nancy-christy.com
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YouTube link to a 7-minute video featuring Ben Fleischman, a young man with a significant disability who is transitioning to adult life. It documents his goals, his supports, and how he is directing his own life. Ben narrates the entire video himself and does a fabulous job.

The video was produced by the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.  Thanks to them for putting together really useful tools and programs to support the meaningful participation and self-direction of people with disabilities

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXqkuZkJ5Xo
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Building Community With Beth
Mount
 Hope you have time to check
this out...
              
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ2SJsmWfe0
This  animated film taken from our module 'Building  Friendships
and Community' features Beth Mount as she explores the
question:
             'What
can people contribute to...
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