EVENT CALENDAR
Registration is required for all workshops. Contact Sandra McFarland: 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org . Requests for any special accommodations must be made at least 2 weeks before the event.
WI FACETS-sponsored workshops are free. Fees for attending workshops sponsored by other groups are noted. Some stipends may be available to parents to help support their attendance at WI FACETS-sponsored workshops (as, to help with child care, transportation).
Workshops are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (PTIC – H328M060012). Views expressed are not necessarily those of the U.S. Department of Education.
Applications now available for Youth Leadership Summit 2009
June 22-26 or July 13-17
Youth Leadership Summit is a week-long leadership development opportunity for high school students from Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Washington counties. Students will learn about self-advocacy, independent living, safe & healthy relationships, disability rights & voting, transitions to life after high school, money management, employment, college and much more. Youth will hear from experts, learn from each other, dream and plan for the future, develop community and be mentored by Summit Alumni.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & IndependenceFirst Other support from: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services; MetLife Volunteer Ventures grant; Milwaukee County Advocacy Grant; & Diamonds in the Rough
Time:10-4 p.m. Mon-Fri.
Location: Independence First, Milwaukee
Information: Applications due April 20: www.wifacets.org/wiyitrc.
Sessions limited to 20 youth.
Alie Kriofske Mainella, 414-226-8112, akriofske@independencefirst.org
Nelsinia Ramos, 414-374-4645, nramos@wifacets.org
June 2009
June 4
Phone Workshop: Initial Evaluation & Reevaluation
Under the IDEA, you have the right to ask the school to evaluate your child. This workshop includes: how to request an evaluation or reevaluation, what information to include in a written request, parent consent requirements and issues, timelines for the evaluation process, and “child find” requirements?
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Mary Sobczak
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
June 8
Phone Workshop: IEP Content & IEP Planning Tool
This workshop includes a useful IEP Planning Tool to help IEP team members track where important IEP concepts or definitions appear in IDEA’s regulations.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS TBA
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
June 15 CANCELLED
Phone Workshop: Disproportionality & Overrepresentation
Workshop includes IDEA’s provisions addressing the overidentification of specific racial and ethnic groups for special education. Learn what steps must be taken in identification and placement to ensure compliance with IDEA to ensure equity and academic parity for the nation’s children.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS TBA
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
June 19
Workshop: Individual Education Program
Federal/state rules and regulations related to creating the IEP to ensure quality education for your child. Included are: what is an IEP, who is on the IEP team, role of IEP team, evaluation, timeline, What is in the IEP (present levels of academic achievement & functional performance, annual goals, reporting progress, types & amounts of services, assessments, transition, special factors, where to write the amount and type of services, and procedural safeguards.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS and Racine Community Foundation
Presenter:Linda Rodriguez, WI FACETS
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:Martin Luther King Community Center,1134 Martin Luther King Drive, Racine
Information:262-633-8888, Linda Rodriguez, wisconsinfacets@att.net
June 20
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Bullying and Harassment
This workshop covers the definition of disability harassment and the common types of bullying. Strategies are covered for how to talk with your child about bullying and methods for how you child to react. Also discussed are the federal laws that apply to disability harassment, the role of the school to respond/prevent harassment, and how to use the IEP to react to bullying behavior.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:Pat Patterson, WI FACETS
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information:414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
June 22-26
Event:Youth Leadership Summit 2009
Week-long leadership development opportunity for high school students from Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Washington counties. Students will learn about self-advocacy, independent living, safe & healthy relationships, disability rights & voting, transitions to life after high school, money management, employment, college and much more. Youth will hear from experts, learn from each other, dream and plan for the future, develop community and be mentored by Summit Alumni.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & IndependenceFirst Other support: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services; MetLife Volunteer Ventures grant; Milwaukee County Advocacy Grant; & Diamonds in the Rough
Presenters:TBA
Time:10-4 p.m.
Location:Independence First, Milwaukee
Information: 414-226-8112, Alie Kriofske Mainella, akriofske@independencefirst.org; or 414-374-4645 ext. 124 Nelsinia Ramos, nramos@wifacets.org ;
Applications available at www.wifacets.org/wiyitrc & due April 20.Summit limited to 20/session.
June 27
Workshop: Latino Autism Support Group
Support group for Spanish-speaking families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & Autism Society of SE WI
Presenter:TBA
Time:12-2 p.m.
Location:16th Street Community Health, 1032 César Chaves Dr, Milwaukee 53204
Information: 414-374-4645 ext 124 Nelsinia Ramos or ext 131 Martha Lechuga; nramos@wifacets.org or mlechuga@wifacets.org. Activities for children available.
July 2009
July 9
Phone Workshop: Dispute Resolution Options
The WI Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS) has been helping parents and schools resolve disputes about special education since 1996. Learn about free early dispute resolution options available through WSEMS (mediation, facilitated IEPs, facilitated resolution meetings).
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenters:Nissan Bar-Lev, CESA 7 Special Education Director and Jan Serak/Nelsinia Ramos, WI FACETS
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
July 13-17
Event:Youth Leadership Summit 2009
Week-long leadership development opportunity for high school students from Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Washington counties. Students will learn about self-advocacy, independent living, safe & healthy relationships, disability rights & voting, transitions to life after high school, money management, employment, college and much more. Youth will hear from experts, learn from each other, dream and plan for the future, develop community and be mentored by Summit Alumni.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & IndependenceFirst. Other support from: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services; MetLife Volunteer Ventures grant; Milwaukee County Advocacy Grant; & Diamonds in the Rough.
Presenters:TBA
Time:10-4 p.m.
Location:Independence First, Milwaukee
Information:414-226-8112, Alie Kriofske Mainella, akriofske@independencefirst.org; or 414-374-4645 ext. 124 Nelsinia Ramos, nramos@wifacets.org ;
Applications available at www.wifacets.org/wiyitrc & due April 20.Summit limited to 20/session.
July 18
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Individual Education Program
Federal/state rules and regulations related to creating the IEP to ensure quality education. (Includes IEP Team members, Annual Goals, definition and examples of what IEP might include as “Special Education” services, “Related Services,” “Supplementary Aids & Services,” Program Modifications & Supports for School Personnel,” and where to write the amount of these services in the IEP. Also includes Procedural Safeguards (as, notices required).
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:Pat Patterson, WI FACETS
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information: 414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
July 21
Phone Workshop: Preschool Transitions & Options/Ready-Set-Go (Spanish)
Options for children when they turn 3 and leave the Birth to 3 program. Guidance is provided on building partnerships with families in the transition process from Birth to 3 to special education services in the public schools. (Presented in Spanish)
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter/s:Nelsinia Ramos/Martha Lechuga, WI FACETS
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
July 22 - 24
Conference: Region 4 OSEP Parent Centers Conference
Sponsor:WI FACETS Region 4 PTAC, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Dept of Education/OSEP (H328R080011)
Location:Courtyard by Marriott, 300 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee
Time:Wed. 7/22 – 1 – 6:30 p.m., Thurs. 7/23 – 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Fri. 7/24 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Program:TBA
Information:Leaders of OSEP-funded Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers from 9 states will be attending. Space is limited to 65. Leaders from Wisconsin are welcome, pending available space. $125 registration/person (2 registrants/R4 Parent Centers free)
Registration:Conference Brochure Information: 877-374-0511 region4TA@wifacets.org or smcfarland@wifacets.org
July 30
Phone Workshop: Communication Strategies
Communication is the basis of everything that we do with families and schools. This workshop will provide very basic, yet collaborative information about increasing the effectiveness of our communication skills. Including dealing with emotional leftovers and focusing on the child’s immediate needs in order to accomplish your goal.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Charlotte Price
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
July (or August TBA)
Event:Latino Autism Support Group – Annual Summer Picnic
Support group for Spanish-speaking families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & Autism Society of SE WI
PresenterTBA
Time:12-2 p.m.
Location:Wil-O-Way Underwood Park, Wauwatosa
Information: 414-374-4645 ext 124 Nelsinia Ramos or ext 131 Martha Lechuga; nramos@wifacets.org or mlechuga@wifacets.org. Activities for children available.
August 2009
August 3
Phone Workshop: Bullying & Harassment
This workshop covers the definition of disability harassment and the common types of bullying. Strategies are covered for how to talk with your child about bullying and methods for how you child to react. Also discussed are the federal laws that apply to disability harassment, the role of the school to respond/prevent harassment, and how to use the IEP to react to bullying behavior.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Mary Sobczak
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
August 11
Phone Workshop: Self Advocacy
Workshop includes information about becoming a self-advocate/self-determined person; how parents can help their children with disabilities begin learning self-advocacy and self-determination skills at an early age. With self-advocacy skills, young adults can dream, set goals for their future, identify likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses, and make choices and decisions about their lives at home, in the classroom, on the job, and while having fun.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Nelsinia Ramos
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
August 15
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Intro to Special Education
Parents and educators are introduced to the special education rules & regulations for educating children with disabilities, focusing on IDEA and the importance of communication and collaboration.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:Pat Patterson, WI FACETS
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information: 414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
August 27
Phone Workshop: Preschool Transitions & Options/Ready-Set-Go (Spanish)
Options for children when they turn 3 and leave the Birth to 3 program. Guidance is provided on building partnerships with families in the transition process from Birth to 3 to special education services in the public schools. (Presented in Spanish)
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Mary Sobczak
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
September 2009
September 1
Phone Workshop: Least Restrictive Environment Decision Making
LRE is not a place – instead, LRE refers to supports and services and is related to access, participation and progress in the general education curriculum. This workshop includes: IDEA LRE definition & requirements; a focus on the IEP as a centerpiece in LRE decision-making, the role of “Supplementary Aids & Services;” meaning of “regular educational environment;” benefits of inclusive settings; and resources to support children in the LRE.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Mary Sobczak
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
September 16
Phone Workshop: Introduction to Special Education (Spanish)
Parents and educators are introduced to the special education rules & regulations for educating children with disabilities, focusing on IDEA and the importance of communication and collaboration.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:Nelsinia Ramos/Martha Lechuga, WI FACETS
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
September 19
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Functional Behavioral Assessments & Positive Behavior Intervention
Information for helping children who have behavior challenges, including Functional Behavioral Assessment (determining why the student might be exhibiting the behavior), plans, and appropriate positive supports.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:Pat Patterson, WI FACETS
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information: 414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
September 23
Phone Workshop: Individual Education Programs – Part I (Spanish)
Includes federal/state rules and regulations related to creating the IEP to ensure quality education. Included are: what is an IEP, who is on the IEP team, role of IEP team, Initial evaluation timeline, What is in the IEP (determining present levels of academic achievement & functional performance, annual goals, benchmarks/short term objectives, reporting progress, types & amounts of services, state/district assessments. Take Part II for information on Transition, Special Factors and Procedural Safeguards. (Presented in Spanish)
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter/s:Nelsinia Ramos/Martha Lechuga, WI FACETS
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
September 26
Workshop: Latino Autism Support Group
Support group for Spanish-speaking families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & Autism Society of SE WI
Presenter:TBA
Time:12-2 p.m.
Location:16th Street Community Health, 1032 César Chaves Dr, Milwaukee 53204
Information:414-374-4645 ext 124 Nelsinia Ramos or ext 131 Martha Lechuga; nramos@wifacets.org or mlechuga@wifacets.org. Activities for children available
September 30
Phone Workshop: Individual Education Programs-Part II (Spanish)
Federal/state rules and regulations related to creating the IEP to ensure quality education. (Continues from where Part I ends, so best to take Part I first, but not required. Part II provides definition and examples of what IEP might include as “Special Education” services, “Related Services,” “Supplementary Aids & Services,” Program Modifications & Supports for School Personnel,” and where to write the amount of these services in the IEP. Also includes Procedural Safeguards (as, notices required). (Presented in Spanish)
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter/s:Nelsinia Ramos/Martha Lechuga, WI FACETS
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
October 2009
October 1
Phone Workshop: Functional Behavior Assessments
Information for helping children who have behavior challenges, including determining why the student might be exhibiting the behavior, and using the information to develop plans for appropriate positive supports.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS TBA
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information: 877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
October 8
Phone Workshop: Dispute Resolution Options
The WI Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS) has been helping parents and schools resolve disputes about special education since 1996. Learn about free early dispute resolution options available through WSEMS (mediation, facilitated IEPs, facilitated resolution meetings).
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenters:Nissan Bar-Lev, CESA 7 Special Education Director & Jan Serak or Nelsinia Ramos, WI FACETS
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
October 15
Phone Workshop: Self Advocacy
Workshop includes information about becoming a self-advocate/self-determined person; how parents can help their children with disabilities begin learning self-advocacy and self-determination skills at an early age. With self-advocacy skills, young adults can dream, set goals for their future, identify likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses, and make choices and decisions about their lives at home, in the classroom, on the job, and while having fun.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS TBA
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
October 17
Workshop: REGIONAL CONFERENCE
(Topics may include: IDEA-NEW Supplementary Regulations; IEPs; Assessments; Dispute Resolution Options; Creating the Vision: Transition, Pre-School Options and Transitions in Early Education; Functional Behavioral Assessment & Positive Behavior Supports; Bullying and Harassment; Effective Communication)
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenters:WI FACETS + many others TBA
Time:9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Location:WI Dells
Registration:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Please register in advance.
October 17
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Section 504/IDEA
Learn why and how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act impacts the education of children with disabilities; differences between Section 504 and IDEA; and how Section 504 works to establish a “level playing field” by eliminating barriers that exclude persons with disabilities.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:Pat Patterson, WI FACETS
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information:414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
October 24
Workshop: Latino Autism Support Group
Support group for Spanish-speaking families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & Autism Society of SE WI
Presenter:TBA
Time:12-2 p.m.
Location:16th Street Community Health, 1032 César Chaves Dr, Milwaukee 53204
Information:414-374-4645 ext 124 Nelsinia Ramos or ext 131 Martha Lechuga; nramos@wifacets.org or mlechuga@wifacets.org. Activities for children available
October 28
Phone Workshop: Positive Beginnings: Supporting Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS TBA
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
November 2009
November 5
Phone Workshop: Introduction to Special Education
Parents and educators are introduced to the special education rules & regulations for educating children with disabilities, focusing on IDEA and the importance of communication and collaboration.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Mary Sobczak
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
November 12
Phone Workshop: Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Children with disabilities may be eligible for special education and related services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Learn about ADA and public school issues. Includes resources, as ADA/Section 504/IDEA chart, fact sheets, etc.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Charlotte Price
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
November 21
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Dispute Resolution Options
WI Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS) has been helping parents and schools resolve disputes about special education since 1996. Learn about free early dispute resolution options available through WSEMS (mediation, facilitated IEPs, facilitated resolution meetings).
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenters:WI Special Education Mediation System, Jan Serak & Nissan Bar-Lev
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information:414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
November 21
Workshop: Latino Autism Support Group & Thanksgiving Celebration
Support group for Spanish-speaking families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Sponsors:WI FACETS & Autism Society of SE WI
Presenter:TBA
Time:12-2 p.m.
Location:16th Street Community Health, 1032 César Chaves Dr, Milwaukee 53204
Information:414-374-4645 ext 124 Nelsinia Ramos or ext 131 Martha Lechuga; nramos@wifacets.org or mlechuga@wifacets.org. Activities for children available
December 2009
December 3
Phone Workshop: Transition I – Preparing for Life After High School
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Mary Sobczak
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
December 3
Phone Workshop: Transition II – Age-Appropriate Assessments
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS TBA
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
December 15
Phone Workshop: Individual Education Programs – Part I
Includes federal/state rules and regulations related to creating the Individualized Education Program to ensure quality education. Included are: what is an IEP, who is on the IEP team, role of IEP team, Initial evaluation timeline, What is in the IEP (determining present levels of academic achievement & functional performance, annual goals, benchmarks/short term objectives, reporting progress, types & amounts of services, state/district assessments. Take Part II for information on Transition, Special Factors and Procedural Safeguards.
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Charlotte Price
Time:7-8 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
December 18
Phone Workshop: Individual Education Programs-Part II
Federal/state rules and regulations related to creating the IEP to ensure quality education. (Continues from where Part I ends, so best to take Part I first, but not required. Part II provides definition and examples of what IEP might include as “Special Education” services, “Related Services,” “Supplementary Aids & Services,” Program Modifications & Supports for School Personnel,” and where to write the amount of these services in the IEP. Also includes Procedural Safeguards (as, notices required).
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenter:WI FACETS, Charlotte Price
Time:12-1 p.m.
Location:Telephone – Toll-free call to participate
Information:877-374-0511; smcfarland@wifacets.org
Register 1 week in advance. Workshop materials & call-in information will be mailed
December 19
Workshop: Omatayo Support Group: Community Resources & Holiday Party
Sponsor:WI FACETS
Presenters:TBA
Time:10 a.m. -12 noon
Location:WI FACETS, 2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Information:414-374-4645, Sandra McFarland, smcfarland@wifacets.org
December 19
Workshop: Latino Autism Support Group & Holiday Celebration
Support group for Spanish-speaking families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Co-Sponsors:WI FACETS & Autism Society of SE WI
Presenter:TBA
Time:12-2 p.m.
Location:16th Street Community Health, 1032 César Chaves Dr, Milwaukee 53204
Information:414-374-4645 ext 124 Nelsinia Ramos or ext 131 Martha Lechuga; nramos@wifacets.org or mlechuga@wifacets.org. Activities for children available
WI FACETS BOARD MEETINGS
Parents, individuals with disabilities and others interested in consideration for Board service should contact WI FACETS 877-374-0511 for referral to the Board President.
