Past Events
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Oct 23Bridging the Gap: Child to Adult Health Care October
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Bridging the Gap This is a free presentation and conversation and is for community members (educators, employers, care managers, families, etc.) to learn what Health Care Transition is, how health care impacts other areas of transition, and what skills can be learned before adulthood. October 23, 2023 6:00-7:00pm Virtual Registration Trainingcalendarfall2023full Health Care Transition is the …
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Oct 17TTT Sauk Prairie: Disability Work Benefits
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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 6:15-7:15pm Registration …
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Oct 10TTT: Sauk Prairie Schools Health Care Changes Too!
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Health Care Changes Too! 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)? …
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Oct 9Monday Night Transitions — October
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MNT: Monday Night Transitions A chance for families of transition-aged AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults), 12-21years old, with disabilities/special health care needs, to get together and talk transition. Topics could include health care, school, employment, housing, decision making – it’s up to you. We believe families talking with families is the best support possible. The informal discussions …
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Oct 5Caring for the Whole Family (Virtual)
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Caring for the Whole Family When you discover that your child is growing differently than other kids, you may experience a wide range of emotions as your world begins to change. Join us as we explore those emotions and the realities of raising a child with a special health care need or disability. Learn about …
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Oct 3TTT: Sauk Prairie Schools SDM and Guardianship
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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 …
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Sep 28Exploring Care Mapping Virtual
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Exploring Care Mapping A hands-on opportunity to create a care map of your family’s strengths. A Care Map is a visual way to show all the people and services involved in caring for and supporting your child. Each family’s care map may look different; you decide how many details to include. Wrap up the session …
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Sep 27Conversations on Showing Up for Kids! Changing an IEP
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September 27, 12:00-12:45pm School has started! How do we change the IEP? Here we are a few weeks into school and maybe things aren’t going so well from the family’s point of view or maybe from the school’s point of view. Things can change over the summer. How can schools and families together make adjustments for new …
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Sep 26TTT: Sauk Prairie Schools ADRC
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Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) — your next-step partner We will discuss what the ADRC is and why it matters to youth and family. We will touch on Long-Term Care options for those over 18 as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We welcome in Jim Pritzkow and Quinn Hause from the Sauk County ADRC. …
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Sep 19TTT: Sauk Prairie Schools PTP and Higher Education
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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 …