| Name |
Date(s) |
Description |
Contact Information |
| Children with Special Health Care Needs Youth Advisory Group |
4 meetings a pear |
This is a group of youth with disabilities who advise the project and the Statewide Consortium on Transition about issues from a youth perspective. |
Kirsten Engel at 608.235.1045 or kasawisconsin@aol.com |
| Statewide Transition Consortium |
as scheduled 3 times a year |
Transition leaders from across the state talk about how to make things better for youth with special health care needs who are transitioning to adulthood. Youth are welcome to attend. |
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| Circles of Life: A Gathering of Youth |
as scheduled |
This runs alongside the main conference - however, only youth are allowed to attend. Youth meet throughout the year to plan sessions, speakers and fun. |
www.wfv.org/circle/ |
| Kids As Self-Advocates (KASA) |
varies |
KASA is a group of youth with disabilities who work together to advocate for change. |
www.fvkasa.org |
| Statewide Youth Speakers Bureau |
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This is a list of youth in the state who are interested in speaking at a variety of events (conferences, meetings, classes) about their experiences as a youth or young adult with a disability. |
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| Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) |
week-long training - as scheduled |
For high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who are motivated and active in their schools and communities. |
applications are made available in October - check with your school
Jenny Neugart at 608.266.8778 or neugajw@dhfs.state.wi.us |
| YiPPE! Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment |
5 weekends over 6 months |
For youth ages 14 to 21 and their parents. An opportunity to learn about the transition process. |
Jenny Neugart at 608.266.8778 or neugajw@dhfs.state.wi.us |
| Youth Initiatives E-Newsletter |
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Youth Initiatives is a monthly E-Newsletter focused on the most current developments in the field of juvenile justice, child welfare and K-12 education. |
E-Newsletter |