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Ready to Work: Finding and Keeping Integrated Employment and the Role of Job Developers
Students can and should connect with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) while they are in school. Come and learn how DVR and Vocational Agencies support students in preparing to work, finding work and supporting them at work. We will be joined by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with DVR and by a representative from a Job Development Agency to help explain their role with DVR.

Health Care Transition: Bridging the Gap from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
As we look ahead to our students/children turning 18, we need to keep an eye on health care. What steps need to be taken to move into the world of adult health care? What skills can be taught (even in middle school)? How can we tell what a student needs to know? Tim Markle from the Children’s Resource Center-South and the Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative, and his young adult son Hunter, will be our presenters.

Health Care Transition: Bridging the Gap from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
As we look ahead to our students/children turning 18, we need to keep an eye on health care. What steps need to be taken to move into the world of adult health care? What skills can be taught (even in middle school)? How can we tell what a student needs to know? Tim Markle from the Children’s Resource Center-South and the Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative, and his young adult son Hunter, will be our presenters.

Transition Talks Tuesdays sponsored by Columbus Schools for the beginning of 2024.

Families of students receiving special education or 504 supports in grades 8-12+, educators, therapists and community support providers are invited! The FREE 7-part series will start January 16 and continue on specific Tuesdays through April 9. See below for the schedule. Learn more about each session at: https://go.wisc.edu/TTTColumbus.

Looking Ahead: Special Needs Financial Planning for the Future
What will happen to your child when you are no longer around to take care of them? How does the ABLE Act of 2014 impact their future? This workshop is designed to help families plan for the financial future of their child(ren), or other dependents, with special needs. Learn about eligibility for government benefits while helping to meet the needs for lifetime of care and quality of life issues. This presentation will cover estate planning, ABLE accounts, guardianship, wills and trusts, and Letter of Intent.

Looking Ahead: Special Needs Financial Planning for the Future
What will happen to your child when you are no longer around to take care of them? How does the ABLE Act of 2014 impact their future? This workshop is designed to help families plan for the financial future of their child(ren), or other dependents, with special needs. Learn about eligibility for government benefits while helping to meet the needs for lifetime of care and quality of life issues. This presentation will cover estate planning, ABLE accounts, guardianship, wills and trusts, and Letter of Intent.

Supportive Decision Making and Guardianship
Supported Decision Making (SDM) is an alternative to guardianship. Not every individual with an intellectual disability needs guardianship and the subsequent loss of their civil rights. SDM is an approach in which an individual is assisted with their decision making, which will enhance their skills, develop more independence, and allow them to take charge of their life. George Zaske – parent using Supported Decision Making, an attorney, member of statewide group promoting Supporting Decision Making and disability advocate will be our presenter.

This is a resource sheet for the presentation.

Supportive Decision Making and Guardianship
Supported Decision Making (SDM) is an alternative to guardianship. Not every individual with an intellectual disability needs guardianship and the subsequent loss of their civil rights. SDM is an approach in which an individual is assisted with their decision making, which will enhance their skills, develop more independence, and allow them to take charge of their life. George Zaske – parent using Supported Decision Making, an attorney, member of statewide group promoting Supporting Decision Making and disability advocate will be our presenter.

These are the slides of the presentation.

What’s After High School?

Learn about the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This learning opportunity covers the role of schools, long-term supports, public benefits, the change to adult health care, supported decision making options and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing and living, the basics of self-determination, and imagining community life. Presented by Family Voices of Wisconsin.

What’s After High School?

Learn about the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This learning opportunity covers the role of schools, long-term supports, public benefits, the change to adult health care, supported decision making options and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing and living, the basics of self-determination, and imagining community life. Presented by Family Voices of Wisconsin.