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  • Teens sitting on a bench
    Dec 5
    Trauma, Brains, and BIG Emotions: Providing Trauma-Informed Support to Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training

    Featuring: Ellen Merker, M.S. LPC

    December 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713 UW South Madison Partnership

    Many approaches to “behavioral challenges” focus heavily on “eliminating a behavior” rather than understanding the purpose of an action. 

    Teens sitting on a bench
  • Transition Talk Employment
    Dec 3
    Transition Talks Tuesdays: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Employment)

    Featuring: DVR Representatives

    December 3, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom - Register for Zoom Code Health Transition Wisconsin

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    Transition Talk Employment
  • Transition Talks Tuesdays: Independent Living Centers and BPDD
    Nov 26
    Transition Talks Tuesdays: Independent Living Centers and Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

    Featuring: Jason Glozier and Jeremy Gundlach

    November 26, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom - Register for Zoom Code Health Transition Wisconsin

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    Transition Talks Tuesdays: Independent Living Centers and BPDD
  • Teen on a computer
    Nov 25
    Empowering Neurodivergent Teens and Adults in Safe Online Experiences – In Person Training

    Featuring: Ellen Merker, M.S. LPC

    November 25, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713 UW South Madison Partnership

    The internet can feel scary, and a caregiver’s response can often be to limit access to technology in an attempt to keep someone safe. 

    Teen on a computer
  • Transition Talk Benefits Counseling
    Nov 19
    Transition Talks Tuesdays: Work Incentive Benefits Counseling

    Featuring: WIBC/ERI

    November 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom - Register for Zoom Code Health Transition Wisconsin

    The potential loss of benefits is one of the most persistent and pervasive fears among people with disabilities who are considering employment. Work is possible for benefit recipients. This workshop can help with understanding choices and possibilities.

    Transition Talk Benefits Counseling
  • COW Transitions
    Nov 18
    It’s All Relational: The Ethics and Boundaries of Social Inclusion – In Person Training

    Featuring: Angela Marx, PhD

    November 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713 UW South Madison Partnership

    Relationships are what matter most. We all need people and desire to belong. But what does true belonging and social inclusion really mean and look like?

    COW Transitions
  • Health Care Transition
    Nov 5
    Transition Talks Tuesdays: Health Care Transition

    Featuring: Youth Health Transition Initiative

    November 5, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom - Register for Zoom Code Health Transition Wisconsin

    Healthcare Transition is the change from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This transition can be very complex for youth with disabilities or special healthcare needs. This transition typically takes place between the ages of 12 and 26 years.

    Health Care Transition
  • COW Balanced rocks
    Oct 31
    Recognizing Power Dynamics – In Person Training

    Featuring: Amanda Pandl

    October 31, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713 UW South Madison Partnership

    As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure certain levels of health and safety, while also giving the client the dignity of personhood and autonomy.

    COW Balanced rocks
  • Transition Talk Special Needs Planning
    Oct 29
    Transition Talks Tuesdays: Special Needs Financial Planning

    Featuring: Special Needs Planning, LLC

    October 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom - Register for Zoom Code Health Transition Wisconsin

    Learn how to negotiate the maze of legal and financial complexities that can be associated with planning for the financial future of children, or other dependents, with special needs.

    Transition Talk Special Needs Planning
  • Resource Fair image
    Oct 23
    Feria de recursos para discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo / Resource Fair

    October 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Aldo Leopold Elementary School: 2602 Post Rd, Madison, WI 53713 Mapa y Direcciones / Maps and Directions

    Evento / Event:  Feria de recursos para discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo | Resources fair for intellectual and developmental disabilities Fecha / Date: October 23, 2024 23 de octubre de 2024 Hora / Time: 5:30-7:00pm Lugar / Place: Aldo Leopold Elementary School (2602 Post Rd, Madison, WI 53713) Detalles / Details: Habrá información de recursos …

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