Past Event Category: Other
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Dec 2Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin Foster Care SystemFeaturing: Family Voices of Wisconsin
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: Wisconsin’s foster care system supports youth moving into adulthood through the Chafee Foster Care Program, which provides independent living services like life skills coaching, academic support, and career training through regional Transition Resource Agencies (TRAs). Services include Brighter Star funding for educational and vocational costs, support for housing and transportation, …
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Nov 25Transition Talks Tuesdays – Juvenile Corrections
Featuring: The Wisconsin Juvenile Justice System
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: The Wisconsin Juvenile Justice System supports youth transitioning to adulthood by offering access to services for academic success, housing, and employment, with a focus on developing permanent, supportive connections and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families aims to provide comprehensive, coordinated support for youth ages 12-21, …
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Nov 20Lessons from the Field: Healthcare Transition for Pediatric Patients with Diabetes: Getting READDY at School
Featuring: Dr. Tracy Bekx
Virtual Meeting
We welcome in Dr. Tracy Bekx, Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Center American Family Children’s Hospital, and her team along with school nurses from Madison Metropolitan School District. Register Here
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Nov 18Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant
Featuring: Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: The Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant (WITIG) supports youth moving into adulthood by providing technical assistance, training, and resources to educators, students, and families to improve post-school outcomes like employment, post-secondary education, and independent living. It does this through online tools such as the WiTransition App to help with self-advocacy and …
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Nov 11Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers
Featuring: Wisconsin Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: Wisconsin Independent Living Centers (ILCs) support youth moving into adulthood and their families by providing core services, including peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and advocacy. These services empower youth to set goals related to education, employment, and housing, and offer families resources and guidance for the …
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Oct 30Maravillas del WaismanFecha: 30 de octubre Título: Invitados: Promo: Un espacio creado por el Waisman Center, Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison para hablar con científicos y proveedores de salud acerca de discapacidades de desarrollo como autismo y síndrome de Down, enfermedades neurodegenerativas como Alzheimer y servicios que ofrece el centro a la comunidad. Más detalles & Cómo acceder: La Movida, …
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Oct 28Transition Talks Tuesdays – Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative – WSPEI
Featuring: Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: The Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) supports youth moving into adulthood and their families by fostering strong home-school partnerships and providing resources for improved family engagement. Key initiatives include parent and educator training, the Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) program to build self-determination, and networking opportunities like the …
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Oct 25Waisman Center Day with the Experts: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)Waisman Center
Save the Date - AAC Day with the Experts
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Oct 21Transition Talks Tuesdays – Youth Health Transition Initiative
Featuring: The Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative (YHTI)
Virtual Meeting
Register Here About this Training: The Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative (YHTI) supports youth and families by providing educational materials, training, and resources to help with the complex process of transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare systems. This support includes workshops like “Build Your Bridge” for families and “Dreaming Differently” for families of children with …
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Oct 16Paul White Celebration of LifeOlin Pavilion at 1156 Olin-Turville Ct. Madison, WI 53715
Paul White passed away on June 17th 2025. A memorial service is being held at Olin Turville Park in the pavilion in remembrance and celebration. White was a part of the Waisman Center for 30 years where he founded and developed Waisman’s community outreach program Community TIES. TIES provides behavioral, psychiatric, and crisis support for …