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Preparing for Higher Education
September 24, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Some students will continue education at technical college or school; some at a 2-or 4-year college or university; and some graduate with a degree or a certificate. No matter what, higher education is different. Come learn what some of the differences are and how you can prepare to be successful if you continue your education. We welcome in Kay Eibl from Waukesha Community Technical College.

Health Care Transition: Building a Bridge from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
November 5, 6:30-7:30pm CST
As we look ahead to our students/children turning 18, we need to keep an eye on health care. What steps need to be taken to move into the world of adult health care? What skills can be taught (even in middle school)? How can we tell what a student needs to know? We welcome in Hunter Markle, self-advocate, and his dad, Tim Markle, Director of the Youth Health Transition Initiative.

Looking Ahead: Special Needs Financial Planning
October 29, 6:30-7:30pm CST
What will happen to your child when you are no longer around to take care of them? What are ABLE accounts? This workshop is designed to help families plan for the financial future of their child(ren), or other dependents, with special needs. Learn about eligibility for government benefits while helping to meet the needs for lifetime of care and quality of life issues. This presentation will cover estate planning, ABLE accounts, guardianship, wills and trusts, and Letter of Intent. We welcome in Paul Brokenshire from Special Needs Planning, LLC.

What's After High School?

Learn about the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This learning opportunity covers the role of schools, long-term supports, public benefits, the change to adult health care, supported decision making options and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing and living, the basics of self-determination, and imagining community life. We welcome in Family Voices of Wisconsin.

What’s After High School?
September 17, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Learn about the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This learning opportunity covers the role of schools, long-term supports, public benefits, the change to adult health care, supported decision making options and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing and living, the basics of self-determination, and imagining community life. We welcome in Family Voices of Wisconsin.

Ready to Work: Finding and Keeping a Job with help from DVR
December 3, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Students can and should connect with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) while they are in school. Come and learn how DVR and Vocational Agencies support students in preparing to work, finding work and supporting them at work. We welcome in representatives from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).

Ready to Work: Finding and Keeping a Job with help from DVR
December 3, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Students can and should connect with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) while they are in school. Come and learn how DVR and Vocational Agencies support students in preparing to work, finding work and supporting them at work. We welcome in representatives from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).

Partners to a Full Life: Independent Living Centers and the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
December 17, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Wisconsin is rich in advocacy organizations who are here to support people with disabilities through the lifespan. Come learn about two important connection points to help you live a full life. We welcome in Jason Glozier from Independent Living Centers and Jeremy Gundlach from WI BPDD.

Partners to a Full Life: Independent Living Centers and the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
December 17, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Wisconsin is rich in advocacy organizations who are here to support people with disabilities through the lifespan. Come learn about two important connection points to help you live a full life. We welcome in Jason Glozier from Independent Living Centers and Jeremy Gundlach from WI BPDD.

Planning for Transition while in High School: Post-Secondary Transition Plan and Beyond 18 Programming
December 10, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Transition Planning for students in Wisconsin must begin by age 14. Come learn how students can get the most out of the tools schools have to offer. Plus, some students might be able to continue their high school experience with Beyond 18 programming. We welcome in Shelly Burke Otto from the Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant.