ATTENTION! FAMILIES & CAREGIVERS!

Transition Planning for Students with Developmental Disabilities: We understand the importance and complexity of long-term transition planning for students with significant disabilities and the need for a coordinated set of activities to streamline the process. To support families and caregivers, MMSD has partnered with Dane County Human Services and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to create a series of informational meetings designed to assist in the transition from high school to the adult world.

1. September 23: What Happens Next? An Overview of Long-Term Support for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 
2. October 15: Building Community Connections 
3. November 20: Customized Employment 
4. January 27: Person-Centered Transition Planning
5. February 23: Guardianship/Estate Planning 

5:45 – 8:00 pm; Community Ties Office, 122 East Olin, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53715 

Pizza provided RSVP Requested - Annie.Mesich@dwd.wisconsin.gov 

For interpreter services, call 663-5976.

Role of Families on Decision-Making Groups

Role of Families on Decision-Making Groups from Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families

DATE:  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 TIME:  12-1 PM and 7-8 PM Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure what is your role as a parent representative? Are you a decision-making group leader and want to support parents to actively participate on your group? So many times we are on committees or in meetings but don't know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will give information about the roles of families in decision-making groups and tips on how to better serve the families you represent.   WI FACETS and the Parent Leadership Hub of the Statewide Personnel Development Grant have a new resource guidebook titled Serving on Groups That Make Decisions:  A Guide for Families.  This guidebook was created to support parents, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups. Register for a session now by clicking a date below: Thu, Sep 19, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Thu, Sep 19, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar. You can also register by contacting Sandra McFarland at WI FACETS - (877) 374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org. Sandra will mail to you all workshop materials and provide you with the toll-free number to call in for the workshop.  Save time and register online at www.wifacets.org.