Planning for the financial future of your child with special needs. Bob Johnston, MetLife’s division of Estate Planning for Special Kids.
Bob Johnston, parent of a young child with autism, will present information on financial planning for your child's future. MetLife has a special division dedicated to estate planning. Learn about ways to safeguard your child's financial future.
Where: Nicolet High School , D-Wing Library; Glendale , WisconsinWhen: Saturday, March 8th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Cost: FREE, but pre-registration is required.Contact: Please call (414) 427-9345; Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin; www.assew.org
Strengthening Relationships when Children Have Special needs – Nick Martin
What This program presents an overview of the ten challenges commonly associated with raising a child with special needs. This topic is the subject of Nick Martin's book by the same name, published by Future Horizons in 2004. For details about this book, click http://www.4accord.com/strengtheningrelationships.html.It is also available in Spanish as "Fortaleciendo Relaciones...," This presentation will be repeated Saturday afternoon in Spanish. Call for details.
Where: Nicolet High School , D-Wing Library; Glendale , WisconsinWhen: Saturday, April 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Cost: FREE, but pre-registration is required.Contact: Please call (414) 427-9345; Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin; www.assew.org
Easter Seals Kindcare SibShops
During Spring of 2008, sessions will continue with a minimal registration fee. Any questions, please contact Amber Mavroff, 414-571-5566, x408.
The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin and Easter Seals Kindcare are sponsoring 4 Spring Sibshops at Easter Seals, 1016 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee.
The dates are all Saturdays, from 9-11 am: 2/23, 3/8, 4/26, and 5/31.
Easter Seals Kindcare of SE WI & the Autism Society of SE WI have paired up to begin providing SibShops! Click on the links to find information about SibShops and how they can benefit siblings of individuals with disabilities.
Sibshops give your son or daughter an opportunity to begin meeting other siblings and to gain a better understanding of his or her sibling's disability. SibShops have proven successful in creating a stronger bond between siblings, as well as a safe environment for "Sibs" without disabilities to address any concerns he or she may be having in trying to address their sibling's disabilities. Such workshops provide a fun environment that allow a child the opportunity to receive these services while participating in games and activities, and a light lunch will be provided, too!
The workshops are open on a first come, first serve basis.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Sponsors Families As Partners Program
Families as Partners is dedicated to promoting family participation in Children's Hospital of Wisconsin committees, pro-grams and services. The goal is to gain family input and recommendations in order to improve services.
The University of Wisconsin is enrolling participants ages 5-16 to participate in 2 different projects relating to individuals with Down Syndrome. One visit involved, families are compensated $20. Download form or simply call the UW Waisman Center for more details at (608) 263-7273.
Special Needs Cheerleading Progam - Madison (608) 834-4242
Mad City Stars has the only special needs cheerleading program in Dane County. Open to ages 8 and up. A description of their program can be found here.
Special Cruise for Special People
Anita McCollum has owned a travel agency for 21 years and for the last four years has taken her daughter, Morgan, who has Down syndrome, on a Disney Cruise for her Christmas present.
This year she is putting together a small group for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. She thought it would be a great experience for her daughter, Morgan, as well as other families who share the experience of a child with Down syndrome.
This is a statewide program for parents or care givers who have children with special needs, age birth to six years old. Held at the Pilgrim Center located on Green Lake near Ripon, WI. For more information or to register, call Beth Swedeen at (608) 263-6745 or Molly Murphy at (608) 262-9780, or call toll-free 1-800-532-3321.
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Milwaukee Center for Independence is offering outdoor adventure activities to people with developmental challenges.
Must be at least 16 years old for resident camp and 12 years old for day camp. One week sessions running through the summer.
