Upcoming Trainings

Learn the similarities and differences between Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans. The training will cover what Section 504 is, what schools must do because of it, the criteria for students to qualify for a 504 accommodation plan, and how 504s differ from IEPs. We will also cover how Section 504 can help students with disabilities through high school, in college, and the workplace. Information on 504 grievance procedures will also be provided.

 

Presenters:

Ann Zielke is the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer for WI FACETS. As a parent who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating the special education system in Wisconsin, she is passionate about the importance of accessible and informative parent education and training. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities and she looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.

Lisa Stewart has been serving families through the help desk at WI FACETS for over three years. She has experience with special medical and educational needs with her two young boys and is passionate about helping families who are going thru similar experiences. Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in biology and loves the outdoors, and can often be found in her garden or hiking with her dog.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn Parents’ and Students’ rights under Section 504,
• Learn about the evaluation and implementation of 504 plans.

This webinar will be translated into Spanish

Este seminario web será traducido al español

Description:

In this workshop we will be learning about ways to support your child, teen and young adult to practice choice making skills in every day activities and interactions. Examples for how to practice with your child, and discussion of the critical skills to support your child to lead a self- determined life.

Descripción:

En este taller aprenderemos maneras de apoyar a su niño, adolescente y adulto joven para que practiquen habilidades para tomar decisiones en las actividades e interacciones de la vida diaria. Se compartirán ejemplos de cómo practicar con su hijo o hija, así como una conversación sobre las habilidades clave necesarias para apoyar a su hijo o hija a llevar una vida autodeterminada.

 

Presenter:

Molly Murphy is an early childhood teacher and licensed Behavior Analyst who has been committed to supporting families and educators to work toward important behavior changes and skill development for their child and their students.

Presentadora:

Molly Murphy es una maestra de educación infantil y analista de conducta con licencia, comprometida a apoyar a las familias y al personal educativo para trabajar en cambios importantes de conducta y en el desarrollo de habilidades para sus hijos e hijas y su estudiantado.

 

Learning Objectives:

Understanding self-determination skills and positive life outcomes

Learning ways to practice choice making skills with your child at all ages to support self determination

Objetivos de Aprendizaje:

• Comprender las habilidades de autodeterminación y los resultados positivos en la vida
• Aprender maneras de practicar habilidades para tomar decisiones con su hijo o hija a todas las edades para apoyar la autodeterminación

This webinar will be translated into Spanish

Este seminario web será traducido al español

 

Description:

Information on Social Security Disability benefits, who qualifies, how to apply, appeal and post entitlement issues.

Descripción:

Información sobre los beneficios por discapacidad del Seguro Social, quién califica, cómo presentar una solicitud, cómo apelar y asuntos posteriores a la concesión de beneficios

 

Presenter:

Elida Elizondo is a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration. She covers the area of SE Wisconsin and is also a backup for the northern Illinois area.

Presentadora:

Elida Elizondo es Especialista en Asuntos Públicos de la Administración del Seguro Social. Ella cubre el área del sureste de Wisconsin y también brinda apoyo para la zona norte de Illinois.

 

Learning Objectives:

To explain the difference between our two disability programs

Review the qualifications and the application process

 

Objetivos de Aprendizaje:

Explicar la diferencia entre nuestros dos programas de discapacidad.
Revisar los requisitos y el proceso de solicitud.

Description:

This session will provide an overview of technology for the blind and visually impaired, how it works, and using the WCBVI Loan Library to borrow equipment for a student with a visual impairment.

Presenter:

Amy Snow has been employed at the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in various capacities for 22 years. She is a DPI certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for the Blind (CATIS). She is the first individual in the state of Wisconsin to hold both certifications and one of the first CATIS nationwide. She lives in Janesville with her feline roommates (who really run the place, but Amy pays the bills).

 Learning Objectives:

This session will address the following topics:

• A basic overview of video magnification devices and other assistive technology that can be used to access hard-copy documents, worksheets, and other printed materials
• Use of apps and AI powered technology for the blind and visually impaired such as Meta Glasses, Be My AI, and similar tools.
• An overview of the WCBVI Loan Library and how to utilize this resource to borrow equipment for a student who is blind or visually impaired.
• As time permits, how screen reading technology for computers and mobile devices work (with a short video demonstration)