Children's Resource Center-South

IEP 8: Writing the IEP (Part 4) prerecorded Nov 4, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

Attendance Concerns and Special Education (online) Nov 5, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

Rural Resilience Virtual Group 12:00pm-1:00pm Nov 5, Dec 3 from Connecting Families Flyer has more information

Creating an evaluation plan for your child with mental health needs (Virtual) Nov 5th 12-1pm from PACER Center

Empowering Every Child through Assistive Technology (virtual) Nov 5, 12-1pm from ECAC (NC)

Images of God through the lens of disability (webinar) Nov 5, 12:00-1:00pm from Faith Inclusion Network

Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change (online) Nov 5, 2:00pm Coloring Outside the Lines: The Power of What Children Know from Brazelton Touchpoints Center live Spanish translation available

Transition Care Mapping (inperson) 6:00-7:00pm Nov 5 or Dec 3 Hedberg Public Library in Janesville (Friends Community Room) A Care Map is a visual way to show all the people and services involved in caring for and supporting your child. In this session, family members and self-advocates can visually map out their current people, services, and supports and then ask themselves what is going to change at age 18 or after high school and consider steps they need to take to ensure a successful transition.

Registration is now open! Wisconsin School Counselor Association 2025-2026 Annual Conference (In-Person) Nov 5-7, being held at Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Register here

Navigating Special Education Resources (virtual) 10:00am-11:00am 11/6 & 11/13 Participants in this workshop will gain fundamental information and knowledge about special education, as well as explore resources and specific tools and strategies to use when collaborating with school staff to support and advocate for their child’s needs. From the WSPEI project.

Serving on Groups: The Role of Families and Skills for Serving on Groups (Sections 7 & 8) (online) Nov 6, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

¿Cómo conseguir y mantener tu primer trabajo?: Para jóvenes con discapacidades y aquellos que le apoyan Nov 6, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

What’s After High School? (virtual) Nov 6, 5:00-6:00pm from Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with Children’s Resource Center-Southeast

504 Plan (online) Nov 6, 6:00-7:00pm from ECAC (NC)

Empowered Families Webinar Series (free) 6:00-7:00pm Nov 6th Cultural Proficiency in Action: Supporting Children and Families in Their Identity; Dec 4th Building You Village: Creating Empowering Communities for Children and Families

Mental Health in Primary Care Conference (in-person and online) Nov 7 The conference will highlight the assessment of pre-psychosis, next steps for suicidal pediatric patients, pediatric psychopharmacology and substance abuse. From the Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program.  

Sibshop Nov 8, 9am-12pm Logan’s Heart and Smiles (6630 Watts Rd, Ste B, Madison) This sibshop is free and is open to kids 6-12 who have a sibling with a disability.

Wisconsin Tourette Association Summit (free but you must register), Nov 8, 1:00pm contact Scott at scott63@prodigy.net with the number of adults and children. Dr. Stiede “CBIT Treatment for Tourette Syndrome”; WI Tourette Youth Ambassadors; Learn about Milwaukee based support group; Tourette Syndrome Camp USA; Children’s programming available through Tourette Syndrome Camp USA Help at Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) Truax Campus, Main Building C-2408.

Autistic Community Summit Nov 8, Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, Minnesota

Living Rare, Living Stronger® event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nov. 8, Milwaukee County Zoo

Sibshop: Building Community (In-Person) Nov 8th, 9am-12pm at 6630 Watts Rd Suite B, Madison WI 53719; Sibshops are for kids ages 6 – 12 who have a sibling with a disability. They are workshops for kids to connect with others who get it, talk about the good times and challenges of being a sib, explore how other kids are handling situations, and have lots of fun! Registration is free!

Disabled Parents’ Adoption Experiences (Virtual) Nov 10th 12pm; two disabled parents will share what they wish they knew before navigating adoption, what support helped them, and what professionals should know about adoptive disabled parents and families.

Providing the Roadmap: How Courageous Parents Network Guides Families of Children with Medical Complexity (online) Nov 11, 11:00am from Courageous Parents Network

Disabled Parents’ Adoption Experiences (Webinar) Nov 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm from Lurie Institute for Disability Policy

Fall 2025 Transition Talks Tuesdays All sessions will be at noon. Registration is open! Nov 11 — How do the Wisconsin Independent Living Centers Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families?; Nov 18 — How does the Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant Support Youth Moving into Adulthood and their Families?; Nov 25 — How does Wisconsin’s Juvenile Justice System Support Youth Moving into Adulthood?; Dec 2 (To be finalized) How does Wisconsin’s Foster Care System Support Youth Moving into Adulthood?   More information on the webpage and  Flyer TTT Fall 2025 Recordings and Resources from previous sessions are available.

Student Expectations for Advocacy and Monitoring Hearing Devices Webinar (Virtual) Nov 11  at 6:00-7:00pm; The Student Expectations for Advocacy & Monitoring Hearing Devices is a tool to use with your students. You can see a hierarchy of self-advocacy skill acquisition, use a checklist to monitor progress, and have data to present at IEP meetings, this webinar will explain the checklists using SEAM. Register here.

Statewide Transition Table Talks 7:00-8:00pm Second Tuesdays & Noon on the 3rd Wednesdays 11/11 & 11/19–Power of Choice; 12/9 & 12/17–Holiday Harmony) a casual, low-pressure Zoom Chat where parents and caregivers can connect, shared what’s working, exchange ideas, ask questions, and support each other through the ups and downs of raising kids. No experts, no lectures-just families helping families.

Managing Threatening Confrontations (In Person Training) Nov 12, 9:00am-3:00pm Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. Held at UW South Madison Partnership • 2238 South Park Street · Madison, WI 53713 presented by Community Outreach Wisconsin (Waisman Center)

Unite Us Rock County Demonstration Nov 12, 11:00-12:30 in person at 1717 Center Ave, Janesville RSVP to HEARCoordinator@co.rock.wi.us Unite Us Nov HEAR Mtg Invite

The Role of Medical and Clinical Information in Special Education Evaluation and IEP Development (online) Nov 12, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

Addressing suspension and early dismissal for your student with disabilities (Virtual) Nov 12th 12-1pm from PACER Center

Fun with Art Training Workshop (In-Person) Nov 12th 3:30-5:00pm at The Village on Park in The Atrium Community Room • 2300 South Park Street · Madison, WI 53713. Do you work with someone that is looking for an opportunity to have fun and create some cool art projects? Then look no further. Fun with Art is a sensory friendly workshop for adults with IDD that meets once a month to work on a variety of art projects that will engage the senses and creativity. Support workers MUST attend and actively support participants throughout the activity. We will provide supplies and instruction. Participants just need to come with a sense of fun and creativity and an art smock if appropriate. Participants get to take their creations home after the session. Pre-registration is required and payment (registration fee) of $20 will be collected at the door. Payment is accepted in exact cash, check or money order. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the “Waisman Center.”

LOV Inc. Night: Fidget With Art (In-Person) Nov 12th 6:30-8:30pm at the Wil-Mar Center Madison WI; LOV Inc. Nights are monthly social events for individuals with disabilities (ages 16 or older) to connect with their peers, participate in activities, and enjoy great company. Click here to register now!

Family Support Community (virtual) 7:00-8:00pm 11/12; 12/10; 1/14; 2/11; 3/11; 4/8; 5/13 A monthly learning opportunity designed for families and other caregivers supporting a child(ren) with a disability. Our supportive community meetings provide valuable learning opportunities and mutual support. From the WSPEI project

Family Support Community (virtual) 12:00-1:00pm 11/13; 12/11; 1/15; 2/12; 3/12; 4/9; 5/14 A monthly learning opportunity designed for families and other caregivers supporting a child(ren) with a disability. Our supportive community meetings provide valuable learning opportunities and mutual support. From the WSPEI project

WISE Snack and Learn: Mental Health Stigma 101 (Virtual) Nov 13, 1-2pm. Registration is required but free; “Join us as we will share our Mental Health Stigma 101 course.  This presentation and facilitated discussion is a great place to start for anyone looking to increase inclusion, support and hope for people living with mental health and substance use challenges. There will be time for questions and to discuss how this training can be used and shared in many different settings”

Thinking About Supported Decision Making (virtual) Nov 13, 5:00-6:00pm from Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with Morgan’s Caring Connection

Medicaid Made Easy Nov 14, 11:30am-12:30pm from Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with Parent to Parent of Wisconsin

Looking Forward: options after high school Nov 17, 5:00-7:30pm Madison College Goodman South Campus An evening of seminar and a transition resource fair for ALL Dane County students with disabilities ages 13 and up, advocates, and caregivers. Looking_Forward-Flyer_11.17.2025[1] Looking_Forward-Spanish_11.17.2025[1]

IEP 9: Revisions and Extended School Year (ESY) (Pre-recorded) Nov 18, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

OCALIonline Nov 18-21 the premier autism and disabilities conference!

ACT 20 and Special Education Nov 19, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

Family, Youth & Community Engagement (virtual) 4:00-5:30pm  11/19; 1/21; 2/18; 3/18; 4/16 The Family , Youth & Community Engagement Network is for educators, families, caregivers, and others who want to see improvement in family engagement across the state of Wisconsin. Learn from each other and experts in the field. Come join us! From the WSPEI project

Health Transition Learning Community (virtual) occurs Quarterly from 12:00pm-1:00pm 11/20 — Healthcare Transition for Pediatric Patients with Diabetes: Getting READDY at School Previous recordings and slides: 2/27/25 — Transition Support Tools and Practices for those with Complex Medical Needs; 4/24/25 — Insuring Improved Health Care Transition for Wisconsin’s Survivors of Congenital Health Disease (HEART-WISE); 9/25/25 — Health Integration with Special Olympics Wisconsin

Sección 504: Lo que los padres y los estudiantes deben saber (online) Nov 20, 12:00pm from WI FACETS

‍The Father Experience in the Pediatric Healthcare System Nov 20, 2:00pm Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series–parents/caregivers can register for free (there is a fee for others)

Living with Grief 11/20 6:00pm (Grief & Gratitude); 12/18 6:00pm (Holiday Grief) All sessions will be held via Zoom. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/LivingWithGriefGroup Drop in for just one session, or attend as many as you’d like! All are welcome. Grief is not only experienced when a person passes away. Grief accompanies all types of loss. Join us for this four-part series on grief for parents and other family caregivers of children with disabilities, medical complexity, and other special health care needs. From Connecting Families Network. Living with Grief_Flyer

Moms of Children with Complex Medical Needs (in-Person) 6:00 – 8:00pm every third Thursday of each month, 11/20, 12/18; No registration is needed! You may drop in at anytime and stay for as long as you are able at GlouGlou Wine Bar, 11 N. Allen St., Madison WI 53726 – Connect in-person with other moms on a similar journey (All mothers, grandmothers, and other female caregivers of children are welcome) from Connecting Families Network

Proposals Deadline for 2026 Annual Conference from Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin and Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin April 23-25, 2026 at the Kalahari

2025 Gillette Children’s Health Care Transition Learning Collaborative ECHO Series (online) 12:15-1:15pm  12/1 Putting the good in goodbye during HCT; 1/26/26 Addressing Ableism and Health Equity during HCT; 3/23/26 Preventive care for adolescents/young adults (AYA) during HCT

Partnering with Schools on Behavior and Discipline for Students with IEPs (virtual) Dec 4, 9:00am-11:00am This workshop will help participants understand how all policies apply to all children, including those with disabilities; build awareness of IDEA protections for students with disabilities in regard to discipline; and understand dispute resolution options in Wisconsin. From the WSPEI project

Eating Disorders and Autism: Understanding the Overlap and Supporting Recovery (online) Dec 4, 9:00am-12:00pm from Autism Society of Minnesota There is a fee involved.

Family Led Grand Rounds (virtual) 12:00pm-1:00pm  Dec 4. Registration Jan 16 recording; Mar 13 recording; May 29 recording; Sep 25 Recording coming soon

AT to support executive function in early childhood (online) Dec 4, 12-1pm from PACER Center

South Central Sibshop Dec 6, 1:00-4:00pm Madison Public Library-Central Story Explorers (Sibshops are for kids ages 6-12 who have a sibling with a disability.) There is a fee.

Addressing Youth Vaping and Best Practice Solutions (virtual) Dec 8, 9:00am-11:00am from Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center

An Introduction to the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (virtual) Dec 8, 5:00-6:00pm This session offers an introduction to Wisconsin’s Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) Program. It has ideas to prepare your family to get the most out of this valuable program. Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with Children’s Resource Center-South.

An Introduction to the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (virtual) Dec 10, 5:30-6:30pm from Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with Gigi’s Playhouse Madison

LOV Inc. Night: Holiday Lego Party (In-Person) Dec 10th 6:30-8:30pm at the Wil-Mar Center Madison WI; LOV Inc. Nights are monthly social events for individuals with disabilities (ages 16 or older) to connect with their peers, participate in activities, and enjoy great company. Click here to register now!

From Intention to Impact: Implementing the Adult Ally Toolkit (De la intención al impacto: Implementación del kit de herramientas para aliados adultos) Dec 15, 1:00-2:00pm from RAISE Se ofrecerá interpretación al español y ASL (lenguaje de señas americano)

Speak Up! Finding Your Voice (virtual) Dec 17, 11:00am-12:00pm Last Wednesday from Family Voices of Wisconsin

What’s After High School? Focus on Employment (virtual) Dec 17, 5:00-6:00pm from Family Voices of Wisconsin in partnership with TMG

Proposals due for the Family Voices Leadership Virtual Conference Dec 19, conference is being held April 13-16, 2026

Proposals due on Jan 5, 2026 for the NAMI Wisconsin Conference being held April 10-11 at Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

Finding Children with Disabilities: What School Districts, Families, and Agencies Need to Know (virtual) Jan 20 6:00-8:00pm OR Jan 21 11:00am-1:00pm This workshop will help participants understand the responsibility of school districts to locate, identify, and evaluate all children suspected of having a disability under IDEA and the Child Find Law. And define the rights of families if they believe their child may have a disability requiring special education services. From the WSPEI project.

Quarterly Convening WI School Mental Health(virtual) 2:30-4:00pm Jan 26: Family Foundations; May 18: Crisis, Care & Connection

Save the Date NAMI Wisconsin Conference being held April 10-11, 2026

Save the Date Family Voices Leadership Conference (virtual) April 13-16, 2026

Save the Date Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin and Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin April 23-25, 2026 at the Kalahari

Other information as of Nov 3

Join a free, learning community where people who care about disability services, advocacy, and education come together to explore how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of AI. The Disability AI Learning Community

Supporting Students with Special Health Care Needs: The School Nurse and the IHP, 504, and IEP course from SHIELD

Mental Health America is excited to share their 2025 Supporting Young Minds resources. This collection of free, easy-to-use materials is designed to help young people move from feeling helpless to hopeful. For youth: DIY mental health tools like “What to do when you feel numb” and “10 affirmations to remind you of your power” that help build resilience and agency. For adult allies: Guides on how to support youth advocacy without taking over and ideas for creating spaces where young people feel genuinely seen and heard.

WI FACETS Newsletter

• Understanding Suspensions for a Child with an IEP (Main article)
• Serving on Groups is a nationally recognized leadership tool that empowers family members to actively and fully participate in decision-making groups, such as their child’s IEP team, school advisory council or other government councils.
• Home Learning
• Upcoming State Events: Building the Heart of Successful Schools; Training for Home Language Interpreters; WI Transition Conference (proposals due 12/17); Autism Society State Conference (proposals due 11/21)
• Council on Special Education 2025 Fall Public Forum Virtual November 12
• Online Resources: Social & Emotional Learning
• Research — An Investigation of the Qualities, Knowledge, and Skills of Effective Teachers for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: The Teacher Perspective

Healthwatch Wisconsin’s Pulse

• Changes for ACA Open enrollment (starts Nov 1 and runs through Jan 15)
• Window Shop Healthcare.gov
• Details on SNAP During Shutdown
• 2026 Social Security COLA

Read the latest open access article in The Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (JMHRID), NADDs official research Journal: Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review of Interventions to Support Caregivers’ Well-Being Abeasi, D. A., Nkosi, N. G., & Suglo, J. N. (2025).

RAISE newsletter Job Search in a Digital Age

• Navigating Online Applications
• Beyond Indeed — abilityJOBS website
• The Art of the Digital Resume
• Feeling Prepared interview guide
• Plus episode 7 of Youth Advocate for Change podcast — co-workers and low expectations

Other information as of Oct 27

Being Online and Being OK: Teens and Young Adults with ASD (Atlanta Autism Consortium) Recording

Health Insurance Basics with Covering Wisconsin  Recording  Covering WI Resource Sheet Basics of Insurance Slides

Explore the Pets and Mental Health Resource Center today & take action for your mental health by spending time with pets! from Mental Health America

Are you a disabled parent, or a professional that serves disabled parents? The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities wants to hear from YOU! We are doing a survey to learn about the needs of disabled parents. Please answer a few questions about how we can best support disabled parents and professionals who serve them.

¿Eres una madre o un padre con discapacidad, o un profesional que trabaja con madres o padres con discapacidad? ¡El Centro Nacional de Investigación para Padres con Discapacidades quiere escuchar TU opinión! Estamos realizando una encuesta para conocer mejor las necesidades de las madres y los padres con discapacidad. Por favor, responde unas breves preguntas sobre cómo podemos apoyar de la mejor manera a las madres y los padres con discapacidad y a los profesionales que los atienden.

Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges. We hope you enjoyed our conversation on Holding On to Hope and Confronting Grief featuring moderator Dr. Jayne Singer and guest Lori Ann Dotson. View the recording in English. Puede acceder a la grabación en Español aquí 

NTACT:C Updates

• Mini-modules: School-based Mental Heath; Community-Based Transition Programs
• Same Page Podcast is a series of 6 podcasts where people with disabilities and family members are interviewed on things they wished they knew way back when and share lessons learned.
• Disparities in Health Care Transition Preparation Among US Youth article in Pediatrics
• Engaging Young Adults in Work & School – Training for Providers from Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research

ImpAACt Voices is planning the ImpAACtful Hiring Fellowship Program (IHFP), a pilot initiative that connects AAC users with inclusive employers through a 12-week paid fellowship offering real-world employment experience, leadership skills, and professional connections. We’re gathering community input to guide the program’s development and demonstrate the need for inclusive employment opportunities. Would you take 5 minutes to complete our short survey? Your feedback will help us strengthen this initiative and our proposal to funders. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddCmbQCSyWkHZJ6MKNwYSBCRY6XDml7zKWdK1DX9elBNXsjQ/viewform

• Signed Halloween stories
• Halloween songs in ASL
• Coloring pages and vocabulary games
• Links to learn Halloween signs

Other information as of Oct 20

WI Office of Children’s Mental Health Newsletter — Oct 2025

• Attendance, Absenteeism, and Mental Health – OCMH’s Newest Fact Sheet
• OCMH Features Resources in Spanish on Website
• Calling Attention to Asian American Youth Suicide in Wisconsin
• SHIFT Film Premiere – Youth Voice Documentary  Oct 30 7:30-8:30pm
• Building Belonging & Connection at School Mini-Grant Opportunity
• Legislative & Policy Update
• Parent and Student Attitudes about Sexual Health Education
• Plan Now – Social Connection Awareness Week Nov 9-15
• October Awareness Months: Bullying Prevention; Unity Day 10/22; ADHD Awareness; Global Peer Support Day; Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; Indigenous People Day

Take the Next Step podcast — Disability & Belonging: “We Aren’t Us Without You” with Erik Carter, PhD

In his TEDx talk “The View From Here: My Path to Disability Advocacy,” Liam Doyle shares his journey of living with cerebral palsy and turning everyday barriers into motivation for change

“Nothing About Us Without Us: Five Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement” highlights key figures who shaped disability rights and advocacy.

Seeking Professionals to Join the Medicaid Advisory Committee:
Wisconsin Medicaid needs professionals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of people who need access to health care the most. Joining the Medicaid Advisory Committee is a chance to give advice and guidance on Medicaid policies and services. You’ll talk with the Medicaid director and staff, and work with ambassadors from the Medicaid Member Experience Council to hear their perspectives and advance their interests. Your input and ideas will help shape how Medicaid works for people across Wisconsin. Ready to be the changemaker Medicaid needs today?

All providers and professionals who have experience with Wisconsin Medicaid can apply. They are looking for specifically: Primary care provider; Federally qualified health center (FQHC) staff; Hospital administrative staff; Worker who helps Medicaid members navigate enrollment, care, benefits, and payments (for example, an income maintenance worker, community health worker, benefits specialist, or navigator). Apply online in English, Hmong, or Spanish

Other information as of Oct 13

Hocus Focus: Inclusive Holiday Planning! from our partners at the Children’s Resource Center-West

As Halloween approaches, it’s a great time to consider how holidays and community events impact children and youth with special health care needs. For many families, traditional celebrations can present challenges, from sensory overload and dietary restrictions to mobility barriers and social inclusion. CRC-West works to support systems of care that recognize and adapt to the diverse needs of children and youth with special health care needs during all seasons, including holidays!

Some important considerations around inclusive holidays for CYSHCN:

• Sensory Sensitivities: Loud noises, bright lights, or crowded spaces can be overwhelming. Creating quiet zones or offering alternative activities can help.
• Food Allergies & Dietary Needs: Candy and treats may not be safe or suitable for all children. Offering non-food items or clearly labeled options is a helpful alternative.
• Communication Access: Children with communication differences may benefit from visual supports or tools like communication boards during social activities.
• Mobility & Physical Accessibility: Ensuring that events are physically accessible and that routes are stroller- or wheelchair-friendly helps include more families.

Creating inclusive environments during holidays doesn’t require big changes—just thoughtful planning and awareness. At CRC-West and the 4 other CRCs in Wisconsin, we continue to promote these values through our partnerships and support for families and professionals across the region. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/cyshcn/resource-centers.htm

Runway of Dreams UW, a student organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through confidence, self-expression, and inclusion in fashion and beauty. We are hosting our annual fashion show on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM at Hillel. We are currently looking for models with disabilities who would like to participate in this exciting and inclusive event. Interested individuals can sign up through this form: https://forms.gle/Hd6whwH2WRWr63Pp6 Flyer: UW Runway model

Caregiver Perspectives Wanted MCWgeneticstudy The study is looking to understand what parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions think about having a genetic counselor and as a resource when moving from pediatric healthcare to adult health care. My target study population is caregivers of individuals with a neurodevelopmental condition as defined by the DSM-5 or to their knowledge or based on their perception of what a neurodevelopmental condition is.

New Resource: Improving Emergency Department Care for People with IDD from the Institute for Exceptional Care

October is Learning Disabilities Month — Learn about Reading, Writing, as well as a Glossary from Exceptional Lives

• Is My Child Struggling with Reading? 3 First Steps to Take Now
• Improve Literacy: Simple Ways to Help Your Child’s Reading & Writing
• Writing Is Hard: What Is Dysgraphia and How to Help
• A Quick Glossary of Special Education Terms

Preparing for the Future from Young Exceptional Lives (North Carolina)

• Turning Rights into Reality
• Future Planning for Families of Children with Disabilities
• Transition to Adult Health Care: How Students and Families Can Prepare
• Young Adult Advocacy Toolkit

SPAN Youth Hub  ***Para leer este boletín en Español, haga clic aquí

• “Secrets Of Acceptance: Accepting Your Disability” YouTube video
• “How to Live & Cope with a Disability” Talkspace blog

New Issue of All in for Kids Newsletter Available Online in English, Hmong, and Spanish

• Give feedback on the CLTS Program Waiver Renewal
• How are services funded?
• Partner highlight: Wisconsin FACETS
• How to appeal a CLTS Program support or service decision

Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying and Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness and Supporting Schools Webinar Recording from Children’s Safety Network

Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges Webinar Recording from Brazelton

Wisconsin is updating the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS), and we need your insight. Please take this statewide survey.

Taking Care of Your Sexual Health with a Disability – We Want to Hear from You! Seeking teens, young adults with disabilities, and parents and caregivers to be interviewed! From Brandeis and the Lurie Institute

Parent and Student Attitudes about Sexual Health Education

• Parental Support for Comprehensive Sexual Education in Wisconsin
• Students’ Thoughts on Sexual Health Education in Wisconsin

BUZZ from the Parent Center Hub

• A new infographic from NCPEID on Adapted Physical Education (APE) rights and services
• Early childhood resources for engaging little learners
• Guidance on school choice and education options
• Tips for sharpening executive functioning skills in youth
• The RAISE Adult Ally Podcast
• A parent video series on reviewing special education documents

Other information as of Oct 6

The two Autism Affiliates in Wisconsin have Newsletters with great information! Greater Wisconsin, South Central Wisconsin

Up to Us: WISE has adapted their Up to Me curriculum to look at disclosure from a parent/caregiver lens. We are calling it Up to Us. WISE is offering a training on it that will be free and virtual. Here is the information and the flyer is attached and all the information can be found at this link on our website (including registration link). Up to Us: Talking About Your Loved One’s Mental Health It is a virtual training and there are 3 sessions for the training – Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6 –  1-2:30 (CT) for a total if 4.5 hours of training.  Limited enrollment of 20 participants. This group is designed for parents and caregivers actively caring for loved ones with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine 5th Annual conference:  We are thrilled to invite you to the 5th Annual Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine (DAC Med) National Virtual Conference on Saturday, October 18, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Meeks, Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and co-founder of the Docs with Disabilities Initiative. This year’s conference theme is “Reimagining Clinical Excellence: How Disability Makes Medicine Better.” The conference will feature engaging speaker sessions, patient panels, research presentations, and more. Stay tuned for more information provided in a detailed program prior to the conference. Registration is free of charge, and can be completed using this form. This is a virtual conference and a Zoom link will be provided after the registration form is completed. If you have any questions, please contact Mona Hamza mhamza@wisc.edu

October is AAC Awareness Month! Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes all ways of communicating beyond speaking, such as writing and drawing to communicate, using letter or picture boards, or using speech-generating devices like tablets. Communication is a human right, and increased access to and awareness of AAC protects this right for people with disabilities, including non-speaking autistic people and people with cerebral palsy, MS, and ALS.