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Supportive Decision Making and Guardianship

There are alternatives to guardianship. Supported decision-making empowers individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their life that protect their rights and ensure their safety and privacy. It involves family and friends working together to help them make complex decisions. Presented by Tami Jackson, Public Policy Analyst and Legislative Liaison for the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD)

Supportive Decision Making and Guardianship

There are alternatives to guardianship. Supported decision-making empowers individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their life that protect their rights and ensure their safety and privacy. It involves family and friends working together to help them make complex decisions. Presented by Tami Jackson, Public Policy Analyst and Legislative Liaison for the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD)

Disability Work Benefits: Navigating Work and Support
Having a job increases self-esteem, brings in income, supports social development and so much more! But it can be tricky working and receiving support. Luckily there are Work Benefits Specialists who can help. We will be joined by Amber Kwiatkowski from ERI, Inc.

October 17, 2023

Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) and Higher Education
The PTP is a part of the IEP which focuses on transition. A PTP is written with the IEP team, which includes the student, when a student is 13 turning 14 during the timeframe of their IEP. Learn the parts of a PTP and access the App. We will also talk about some things you need to know about Higher Education Financial Aid. Guest is Liz Kennedy, Transition Coordinator, Sauk Prairie School District.

Special Needs Trusts– September 12, 2023
Come learn about special needs trusts, who needs to think about using them, when should you think about starting one and what Wispact is. Our guest will be James Giese, Director of Outreach for Wispact. This is a summary of resources.

Ready to Work: Finding and Keeping Integrated Employment
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. Presentation by Deb Remmel and Kelsey Harrington, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with DVR. The document includes the resources mentioned in chat during the presentation.

Health Care Transition: Building a Bridge from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
April 22, 6:00-7:00pm 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.

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.

Ready to Work: Finding and Keeping a Job with help from DVR
May 6, 6:00-7:00pm CST
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 welcome in representatives from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).

Ready to Work: Finding and Keeping a Job with help from DVR
May 6, 6:00-7:00pm CST
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 welcome in representatives from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).