APPLICATION/NOMINATION FORM


Wisconsin Guide-By-Your-Side Program

The deadline for submission of applications/nominations is December 17, 2003

Mothers and Fathers of children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind are encouraged to apply!

Instructions: Complete the application by providing the information requested below. Be sure to include your completed reference form (attached) and send it in with this application.

Please note: If you are interested in being considered for a Parent Guide position, but need special accommodations to apply, contact us. Questions can be directed to: Marcy Dropkin at 262-787-9540 v/tty or marcy.dropkin@wesp-dhh.gov or Elizabeth Seeliger at (608) 267-9191 or seeliel@dhfs.state.wi.us.

Application Section:

How did you learn about the Guide-By-Your-Side Program?



Name:


Email Address (if available):


Home Address:



County of Residence:


Local School District:


Phone Numbers: Day--


Evening--


Please summarize your experience(s) in raising a child(ren) who is/are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind (including age(s), age of and experience with the identification process, Birth to 3 and/or educational services, technological and communication mode choices, etc.):







Why are you interested in a position with the Wisconsin Guide-By-Your-Side Program?





Why are you qualified for this position?





Describe a time that you provided information to someone in an unbiased way:





Describe strategies that you would use to find out about resources in your county, region, or state:





We plan to schedule regional interviews for qualified applicants. Interviews are scheduled for the first week in January and attendance at one interview session will be mandatory. Circle the best time to meet with you:

9AM-12PM

1PM-5PM

6PM-9PM



____ Check here if you need special accommodations for the interview.

Submit completed form via:
E-mail: seeliel@dhfs.state.wi.us or marcy.dropkin@wesp-dhh.gov

Fax: 1-262-787-9501 (attn: M. Dropkin)

Snail mail:
Elizabeth Seeliger
One West Wilson St
PO Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659