Please check out the CDRC and PIER newsletters for August!
Both great resources of information with - a different twist...
***Special Note - If your young adult and you (parent/guardian/teachers) would like to go to
PIER is working with community and regional partners to arrange for transportation - give
8/1 Wood County Public Hearing on the Human Service Department services and
budget is scheduled for August 1st from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in the
Auditorium at the Wood County Courthouse. 400 Market Street - Wisconsin
Rapids.
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8/1 Wisconsin Rapids -Dances
6:00pm – 8:30pm - Biron Town Hall
Bonnie - 886-3689
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8/1/12 Community Celebration (Picnic & Music) 5:00pm - 9:00pm Red Sands Beach - Lake Wazeecha Free event, bring the family. Community picnic and music. Activities for kids. Food is free & provided by Incourage Community Foundation. Call 715.952.9020 ext. 142 or Text 142 to 715.952.9020
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8/1 Webinar: Heading for College with Special Health Care Needs; Student Preparation for a Successful Transition https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
/599309008
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8/2/12 (rain date 8/9) Kayak and Cook out! For people with disabilities. Family and friends welcome. 10 -3 (lunch, noon-1) Mead Park Beach, Stevens Point
Beginners welcome - Volunteers to assist - Pre-registration required Andrea - 800-382-8484 715-344-4210 ext 231
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8/2 Strategies That Work! Creating Success for the Student/Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Appleton, 9:00am - 3: Fee , Registration and Graduate Credit www.aepconnections.com.
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8/ 7 – Bullying & Harassment,
4-5pm WI FACETS 2012 Phone Training 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
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8/7 Why Relationships Matter?
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 Marshfield Public Library, Register 715-387-2326.
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8/ 7 Very Early Literacy ABC Child Care Center III, Marshfield
6 – 8:30pm Fee to attend
Phone:(715) 423-4114 (800) 628-8534
ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org
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8/9 – Decision Making Group Tools & Tips, 12-1pm and 7-8pm
WI FACETS 2012 Phone Training
Contact Sandra McFarland at 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
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8/9 Catholic Charities Friends of Adoption – Summer Picnic
4:30-7:00 pm Red Cloud Park at 520 Powell Street, La Crosse, WI
mduffy@cclse.org or call 608-782-0710 ext. 223.
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8/10 Rafter Game in Wisconsin Rapids
supporting Jeremiah's Crossing
www.jeremiahscrossing.org
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8/11/12 Summer picnic with Gettin'Down of Central Wisconsin -
(Families supporting individuals w/Down Syndrome) Anytime between 2-6 PM
Martorano's in Marshfield.
9011 South Washington
# 715-305-3657
www.gettindowncentralwi.org
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8/13-15 Wisconsin Assn. for Behavior Analysis – Madison - Fee -http://www.wisaba.org/
Free admission to presentations for the parents of children with disabilities!
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8/21 “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) 101” Presented by Raina Haralampopoulos
6:00pm – 8:00pm The Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 3210 Maple Drive in Plover, WI arozeboom@cclse.org or call them at 715-491-7243.
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8/16 – Communication Strategies,
7-8pm WI FACETS 2012 Phone Training 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/18/12 - 8/19/12 Fishing Has No Boundaries Two day event PACKED with fun, fishing, boating and eating.
WHO: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, guests, attendants.
800-228-3287 or 715-233-1070 popple@cilww.com.
------------------------------
8/18/12 - Puberty Workshop For Pre-Adolescents with Cognitive Disabilities
Presenter: Terri Couwenhoven *** 9:30- 11:30 am Workshop for Boys +Snack and refreshments during break
This two-hour workshop is designed for parents and their sons ages 11-14.
*** 1:00– 2:30 pm break 3:00– 4:30 pm Workshop for Girls
+ Dinner and refreshments will be provided between 2:30 –3:00
Fee - Marshfield 715-305-6580
martorano@tds.net
------------------------------
8/18 Another Kind of Horsepower Helping Horses Help Kids Cruise In
Dexter County Park, corner Hwy 80 & Hwy 54 9:00am until 3:00pm
A custom, classic car, truck, motorcycle, tractor show to benefit Jeremiah's Crossing. Vendors, food, music, fun for the kids, therapeutic riding demo. Please come and join us! Bring your friends and family.
------------------------------
8/19 Jeremiah's Crossing - Open House - Ride-A-Thon
1-5 pm 2240 County Hywy. X Babcock, info@jeremiahscrossing.org
715-884-2551
www.jeremiahscrossing.org
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8/21 – Introduction to Special Education, 4-5pm Phone Training WI FACETS 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
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8/22 – Serving on Groups that Make Decisions: A Guide for Families Guidebook, 12-1pm Phone Training WI FACETS 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
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8/ 25 Positive Solutions and Strategies to Challenging Behaviors for Young Children: The Next Steps Wintergreen Resort - Wis Dells. 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 FREE for Parents and Professionals 877-374-0511. smcfarland@wifacets.org www.wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/27 Innovative Technologies for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Postsecondary Education 2:00-3:30 PM, Eastern (Webinar)
https://connectpro97884399.
.com/e90dp10pz55/event/event_
------------------------------
8/28 Make Integrated Employment Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Fee is $25 -deadline to register 8/20
Ann ann.sievert@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-9897
------------------------------
9/17 Getting Started: Developing Inclusive College Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
2:00-3:30 PM, Eastern (Webinar)
https://connectpro97884399.
com/e90dp10pz55/event/event_
------------------------------
9/5 Wisconsin Rapids -Dances Packer Theme 6:00pm – 8:30pm Biron Town Hall Bonnie - 886-3689
------------------------------
9/6/12 - Parent Partnership Meeting
Marshfield - Public Library
What is an IEP?
Access to my child
Transportation update
Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820
------------------------------
9/10 to 10/20 Play-Based Learning: Empowering Caregivers and Supporting Play-Based Learning with Jeff Johnson Platteville - http://www.uwplatt.edu/cont_
or Toll Free 1-888-281-9472
------------------------------
9/12 Step Forward for Kids:
An Evening Celebrating Wisconsin’s Children & Families5-7, Madison, 608-284-0580
www.wccf.org • facebook.com/wiskids
[wwolf@wccf.org]
------------------------------
9/13/12 - Did You Know - Now You Know Greenbay -Learn about Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, Family Support, Respite, HealthCheck, insurance issues and how to effectively advocate for your child! Register: 877-568-5205 or Kara at KVanVooren@chw.org.
------------------------------
9/15 A Walk for Hope: Raising Suicide Awareness
3:00-6:00 P.M. Wisconsin Rapids Mall to Firefighters Memorial and Back
Leah Fuehrer 715-421-8911
------------------------------
9/17 2012 Autism Fall Conference
Judy Endow will present “Practical Solutions for Life and Learning with Autism”
http://www.asw4autism.org/
s_workshops.html
Madison mpenasa@asw4autism.org, or call 920-973-6636.
------------------------------
9/18 Marshfield Dance ??? 6:30pm – 8:00pm Marshfield Wildwood Zoo Pavilion- Soo Line Side
$1.00 admission
Janice 715 387-4408
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10/3 Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
6:00pm – 8:30pm Halloween
Bonnie - 886-3689
------------------------------
10/3&4/12 Intersections: focus in on the intersections between disability, employment and public benefits. Web: www.eri-wi.org
------------------------------
10/4 &5 2012 Collaborative PST Meeting Heidel House in Green Lake
Welcome Autism, CD, EBD, OHI, OI, SLD, and TBI PSTs!
: http://tinyurl.com/
October 4, 2012 Keynote speaker: Dr. Paula Kluth Friday, October 5, 2012 DPI Updates Program/Topic Specific Break-out Sessions Ø Detailed agenda information to follow
------------------------------
------------------------------
8/1 Wisconsin Rapids -Dances
6:00pm – 8:30pm - Biron Town Hall
Bonnie - 886-3689
-----------------------------
8/1/12 Community Celebration (Picnic & Music) 5:00pm - 9:00pm Red Sands Beach - Lake Wazeecha Free event, bring the family. Community picnic and music. Activities for kids. Food is free & provided by Incourage Community Foundation. Call 715.952.9020 ext. 142 or Text 142 to 715.952.9020
------------------------------
8/1 Webinar: Heading for College with Special Health Care Needs; Student Preparation for a Successful Transition https://www1.gotomeeting.com/
/599309008
------------------------------
8/2/12 (rain date 8/9) Kayak and Cook out! For people with disabilities. Family and friends welcome. 10 -3 (lunch, noon-1) Mead Park Beach, Stevens Point
Beginners welcome - Volunteers to assist - Pre-registration required Andrea - 800-382-8484 715-344-4210 ext 231
------------------------------
8/2 Strategies That Work! Creating Success for the Student/Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Appleton, 9:00am - 3: Fee , Registration and Graduate Credit www.aepconnections.com.
------------------------------
8/ 7 – Bullying & Harassment,
4-5pm WI FACETS 2012 Phone Training 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/7 Why Relationships Matter?
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 Marshfield Public Library, Register 715-387-2326.
------------------------------
8/ 7 Very Early Literacy ABC Child Care Center III, Marshfield
6 – 8:30pm Fee to attend
Phone:(715) 423-4114 (800) 628-8534
ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org
------------------------------
8/9 – Decision Making Group Tools & Tips, 12-1pm and 7-8pm
WI FACETS 2012 Phone Training
Contact Sandra McFarland at 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/9 Catholic Charities Friends of Adoption – Summer Picnic
4:30-7:00 pm Red Cloud Park at 520 Powell Street, La Crosse, WI
mduffy@cclse.org or call 608-782-0710 ext. 223.
------------------------------
8/10 Rafter Game in Wisconsin Rapids
supporting Jeremiah's Crossing
www.jeremiahscrossing.org
------------------------------
8/11/12 Summer picnic with Gettin'Down of Central Wisconsin -
(Families supporting individuals w/Down Syndrome) Anytime between 2-6 PM
Martorano's in Marshfield.
9011 South Washington
# 715-305-3657
www.gettindowncentralwi.org
------------------------------
8/13-15 Wisconsin Assn. for Behavior Analysis – Madison - Fee -http://www.wisaba.org/
Free admission to presentations for the parents of children with disabilities!
------------------------------
8/21 “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) 101” Presented by Raina Haralampopoulos
6:00pm – 8:00pm The Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 3210 Maple Drive in Plover, WI arozeboom@cclse.org or call them at 715-491-7243.
------------------------------
8/16 – Communication Strategies,
7-8pm WI FACETS 2012 Phone Training 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/18/12 - 8/19/12 Fishing Has No Boundaries Two day event PACKED with fun, fishing, boating and eating.
WHO: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, guests, attendants.
800-228-3287 or 715-233-1070 popple@cilww.com.
------------------------------
8/18/12 - Puberty Workshop For Pre-Adolescents with Cognitive Disabilities
Presenter: Terri Couwenhoven *** 9:30- 11:30 am Workshop for Boys +Snack and refreshments during break
This two-hour workshop is designed for parents and their sons ages 11-14.
*** 1:00– 2:30 pm break 3:00– 4:30 pm Workshop for Girls
+ Dinner and refreshments will be provided between 2:30 –3:00
Fee - Marshfield 715-305-6580
martorano@tds.net
------------------------------
8/18 Another Kind of Horsepower Helping Horses Help Kids Cruise In
Dexter County Park, corner Hwy 80 & Hwy 54 9:00am until 3:00pm
A custom, classic car, truck, motorcycle, tractor show to benefit Jeremiah's Crossing. Vendors, food, music, fun for the kids, therapeutic riding demo. Please come and join us! Bring your friends and family.
------------------------------
8/19 Jeremiah's Crossing - Open House - Ride-A-Thon
1-5 pm 2240 County Hywy. X Babcock, info@jeremiahscrossing.org
715-884-2551
www.jeremiahscrossing.org
------------------------------
8/21 – Introduction to Special Education, 4-5pm Phone Training WI FACETS 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/22 – Serving on Groups that Make Decisions: A Guide for Families Guidebook, 12-1pm Phone Training WI FACETS 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/ 25 Positive Solutions and Strategies to Challenging Behaviors for Young Children: The Next Steps Wintergreen Resort - Wis Dells. 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 FREE for Parents and Professionals 877-374-0511. smcfarland@wifacets.org www.wifacets.org
------------------------------
8/27 Innovative Technologies for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Postsecondary Education 2:00-3:30 PM, Eastern (Webinar)
https://connectpro97884399.
.com/e90dp10pz55/event/event_
------------------------------
8/28 Make Integrated Employment Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Fee is $25 -deadline to register 8/20
Ann ann.sievert@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-9897
------------------------------
9/17 Getting Started: Developing Inclusive College Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
2:00-3:30 PM, Eastern (Webinar)
https://connectpro97884399.
com/e90dp10pz55/event/event_
------------------------------
9/5 Wisconsin Rapids -Dances Packer Theme 6:00pm – 8:30pm Biron Town Hall Bonnie - 886-3689
------------------------------
9/6/12 - Parent Partnership Meeting
Marshfield - Public Library
What is an IEP?
Access to my child
Transportation update
Please call and confirm time/location may change 715-650-0820
------------------------------
9/10 to 10/20 Play-Based Learning: Empowering Caregivers and Supporting Play-Based Learning with Jeff Johnson Platteville - http://www.uwplatt.edu/cont_
or Toll Free 1-888-281-9472
------------------------------
9/12 Step Forward for Kids:
An Evening Celebrating Wisconsin’s Children & Families5-7, Madison, 608-284-0580
www.wccf.org • facebook.com/wiskids
[wwolf@wccf.org]
------------------------------
9/13/12 - Did You Know - Now You Know Greenbay -Learn about Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, Family Support, Respite, HealthCheck, insurance issues and how to effectively advocate for your child! Register: 877-568-5205 or Kara at KVanVooren@chw.org.
------------------------------
9/15 A Walk for Hope: Raising Suicide Awareness
3:00-6:00 P.M. Wisconsin Rapids Mall to Firefighters Memorial and Back
Leah Fuehrer 715-421-8911
------------------------------
9/17 2012 Autism Fall Conference
Judy Endow will present “Practical Solutions for Life and Learning with Autism”
http://www.asw4autism.org/
s_workshops.html
Madison mpenasa@asw4autism.org, or call 920-973-6636.
------------------------------
9/18 Marshfield Dance ??? 6:30pm – 8:00pm Marshfield Wildwood Zoo Pavilion- Soo Line Side
$1.00 admission
Janice 715 387-4408
------------------------------
10/3 Wisconsin Rapids -Dances-
6:00pm – 8:30pm Halloween
Bonnie - 886-3689
------------------------------
10/3&4/12 Intersections: focus in on the intersections between disability, employment and public benefits. Web: www.eri-wi.org
------------------------------
10/4 &5 2012 Collaborative PST Meeting Heidel House in Green Lake
Welcome Autism, CD, EBD, OHI, OI, SLD, and TBI PSTs!
: http://tinyurl.com/
October 4, 2012 Keynote speaker: Dr. Paula Kluth Friday, October 5, 2012 DPI Updates Program/Topic Specific Break-out Sessions Ø Detailed agenda information to follow
------------------------------
10/8 Darkness to Light-
6pm-9pm - Greenwood,
Darkness to Light is a sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to
prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Fee: $15 (715) 423-4114 or (800) 628-8534
ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org
------------------------------
10/12 Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders In Adults and Children -- Marshfield
8:00- 3:30 Fee $ 45.00 -
Registration - 715-389-6520
Parents wanting scholarship information should call Karen
715-421-8863 or Leah 715-421-8924.
Brief Overview of Common Mental Health Diagnoses
Disorder and Conduct Disorders.
Anxiety Disorder in Children
Anxiety Disorder in Adults
In-depth discussion on bipolar disorder in adults
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Bipolar Disorder in Adults
------------------------------
10/19 Annual gallery exhibit IndependenceFirst -full-inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of our community, including making, viewing, and exhibiting original artwork.
Milwaukee, WI 53204.
------------------------------
10/23/12 - "Did You Know? Now You Know!" 5:00 - 8:30 pm Beaver Dam, (608) 265-8955 / (800) 532-3321.
------------------------------
10/28-30 Behavior and Mental Health professional development
The Wilderness -Wisconsin Dells
http://www.
http://www.icc-wi.org/events.
------------------------------
10/29-31/12 2012 Statewide Conference on Self-Determination Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. “The Art of Self-Determination BPDD’s YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?
------------------------------
11/1 & 2 "Shift Happens" The Changing Role of the Disabilities Service Provider
Fee 608-246-6217
sritter@matcmadison.edu
http://www.wiahead.org/
------------------------------
11/10/12 Sibshop - Marshfield
9 a.m. - noon. Cost is $5, which includes a t-shirt and a snack.
For brothers and sisters age 5-12 with brothers and sisters with special needs.
Call Hayley @ 715-221-7419 or Kari @ 715-221-8824 www.stjosephs-marshfield.org/
------------------------------
11/13 Caring Hands ~Tentative
"Keeping All Children Safe & Healthy"
Marshfield
------------------------------
11/ 27 Caring Hands ~Tentative"Keeping All Children Safe & Healthy"
Wisconsin Rapids
------------------------------
12/6/12 & 12/7/12 - Assistive Technology across the Lifespan Conference - Wisconsin Dells
------------------------------
2/21 &22 - Transition Conference - ( For those of you w/kids 14 yrs -21)
New Website Coming Soon! www.educationevents.org
Kalahari Resort and Waterpark - Wisconsin Dells,
6pm-9pm - Greenwood,
Darkness to Light is a sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to
prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Fee: $15 (715) 423-4114 or (800) 628-8534
ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org
------------------------------
10/12 Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders In Adults and Children -- Marshfield
8:00- 3:30 Fee $ 45.00 -
Registration - 715-389-6520
Parents wanting scholarship information should call Karen
715-421-8863 or Leah 715-421-8924.
Brief Overview of Common Mental Health Diagnoses
Disorder and Conduct Disorders.
Anxiety Disorder in Children
Anxiety Disorder in Adults
In-depth discussion on bipolar disorder in adults
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Bipolar Disorder in Adults
------------------------------
10/19 Annual gallery exhibit IndependenceFirst -full-inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of our community, including making, viewing, and exhibiting original artwork.
Milwaukee, WI 53204.
------------------------------
10/23/12 - "Did You Know? Now You Know!" 5:00 - 8:30 pm Beaver Dam, (608) 265-8955 / (800) 532-3321.
------------------------------
10/28-30 Behavior and Mental Health professional development
The Wilderness -Wisconsin Dells
http://www.
http://www.icc-wi.org/events.
------------------------------
10/29-31/12 2012 Statewide Conference on Self-Determination Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. “The Art of Self-Determination BPDD’s YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?
------------------------------
11/1 & 2 "Shift Happens" The Changing Role of the Disabilities Service Provider
Fee 608-246-6217
sritter@matcmadison.edu
http://www.wiahead.org/
------------------------------
11/10/12 Sibshop - Marshfield
9 a.m. - noon. Cost is $5, which includes a t-shirt and a snack.
For brothers and sisters age 5-12 with brothers and sisters with special needs.
Call Hayley @ 715-221-7419 or Kari @ 715-221-8824 www.stjosephs-marshfield.org/
------------------------------
11/13 Caring Hands ~Tentative
"Keeping All Children Safe & Healthy"
Marshfield
------------------------------
11/ 27 Caring Hands ~Tentative"Keeping All Children Safe & Healthy"
Wisconsin Rapids
------------------------------
12/6/12 & 12/7/12 - Assistive Technology across the Lifespan Conference - Wisconsin Dells
------------------------------
2/21 &22 - Transition Conference - ( For those of you w/kids 14 yrs -21)
New Website Coming Soon! www.educationevents.org
Kalahari Resort and Waterpark - Wisconsin Dells,
Remember to check out our web site for updated information on trainings and resources!
As you se we are going to a new site: Please know that we are "underconstruction",
Please also know that:
Wood County now has a Children and Disability Resource Specialist!
Working to address information and resource needs for our children and families.
See the value of therapeutic Horseback riding - Smiles!
Pam Ironside
PIER - Parents Information and Education Resource
6211 North Park Road
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
715-423-7182
ironkids@wctc.net
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
715-423-7182
ironkids@wctc.net
PIER
group is a not for profit agency. All donations go directly to
resources outreach for families. Thank you for your generous support!
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