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.
File: WAHS-In-Person-and-Virtual-2024.pdf
Transition Talks Tuesdays Fall 2024
Register at: https://go.wisc.edu/TTTFall2024
Transition has many pieces! Learn about what those pieces are and how you can stay a step ahead so every child can be successful.
Register for one or more virtual Transition Talks Tuesdays (TTT) sessions at this link. If you decide to register for more sessions later, you will need to answer all registration questions again.
All sessions are 6:30-7:30pm CST via Zoom. If you cannot attend the live interactive event, recordings and resources will be available. Certificates of attendance are available upon request.
For more information on each session, go to: https://go.wisc.edu/3967n5
File: TTTFall2024flyerfinal.pdf
Learn what services the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provides. The ADRC has been called the “gatekeeper” to adult programs. Find out when, why and how you will need to connect with them. We welcome in Jim Pritkow and Quinn Hause from the Sauk County ADRC. https://healthtransitionwi.org/transition-talks-tuesdays-fall-2024/
File: 2024-Youth-in-Transition-for-Transition_.pdf
Learn what services the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provides. The ADRC has been called the “gatekeeper” to adult programs. Find out when, why and how you will need to connect with them. We welcome in Jim Pritkow and Quinn Hause from the Sauk County ADRC. https://healthtransitionwi.org/transition-talks-tuesdays-fall-2024/
File: ADRCresourcesheet10.1.24.pdf
Disability Work Benefits: Navigating Work and Public Benefits
November 19, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Having a job increases self-esteem, brings in income, supports social development and so much more! Yet, it can be tricky working and receiving support. Luckily there are Work Benefits Specialists who can help.
File: Benefits_WorkingResourceSheet11.19.24.pdf
Disability Work Benefits: Navigating Work and Public Benefits
November 19, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Having a job increases self-esteem, brings in income, supports social development and so much more! Yet, it can be tricky working and receiving support. Luckily there are Work Benefits Specialists who can help.
File: Benefits-and-WorkingSlides11.19.24.pdf
Health Care Transition: Building a Bridge from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
November 5, 6:30-7:30pm CST
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? We welcome in Hunter Markle, self-advocate, and his dad, Tim Markle, Director of the Youth Health Transition Initiative.
File: HCTResourceSheet11.5.24.pdf
Health Care Transition: Building a Bridge from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
November 5, 6:30-7:30pm CST
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? We welcome in Hunter Markle, self-advocate, and his dad, Tim Markle, Director of the Youth Health Transition Initiative.
File: HCTTTTSlides11.5.24.pdf
Preparing for Higher Education
September 24, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Some students will continue education at technical college or school; some at a 2-or 4-year college or university; and some graduate with a degree or a certificate. No matter what, higher education is different. Come learn what some of the differences are and how you can prepare to be successful if you continue your education. We welcome in Kay Eibl from Waukesha Community Technical College.
File: HigherEdresourcesheet9.25.24.pdf
Preparing for Higher Education
September 24, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Some students will continue education at technical college or school; some at a 2-or 4-year college or university; and some graduate with a degree or a certificate. No matter what, higher education is different. Come learn what some of the differences are and how you can prepare to be successful if you continue your education. We welcome in Kay Eibl from Waukesha Community Technical College.
File: Preparing-for-Higher-Ed-presentation-slides.pdf
