Past Events
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Apr 8MNT: Monday Night TransitionsOnline - Register for Zoom Code
A chance for families of transition-aged AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults), 12-21years old, with disabilities/special health care needs, to get together and talk transition. Topics could include health care, school, employment, housing, decision making – it’s up to you. We believe families talking with families is the best support possible. The informal discussions will be …
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Mar 28Maravillas del Waisman28 de marzo Un espacio creado por el Waisman Center, Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison para hablar con científicos y proveedores de salud acerca de discapacidades de desarrollo como autismo y síndrome de Down, enfermedades neurodegenerativas como Alzheimer y servicios que ofrece el centro a la comunidad. Más detalles & Cómo acceder: La Movida, Maravillas Del Waisman …
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Mar 11MNT: Monday Night TransitionsOnline - Register for Zoom Code
A chance for families of transition-aged AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults), 12-21years old, with disabilities/special health care needs, to get together and talk transition. Topics could include health care, school, employment, housing, decision making – it’s up to you. We believe families talking with families is the best support possible. The informal discussions will be …
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Mar 5Managing Threatening Confrontations – Free Virtual TrainingFeaturing: Josh Lapin MSSW
Esta sesión de capacitación se ofrecerá con traducción en vivo al español. Free Virtual - Register for Zoom Code
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. Stages of escalation are described and each stage is paired with a positive action plan for caregivers as well as …
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Feb 29Maravillas del Waisman29 de febrero Un espacio creado por el Waisman Center, Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison para hablar con científicos y proveedores de salud acerca de discapacidades de desarrollo como autismo y síndrome de Down, enfermedades neurodegenerativas como Alzheimer y servicios que ofrece el centro a la comunidad. Invitado: Josh Lapin, especialista en apoyo conductual Más detalles & …
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Feb 23Empowering People to Break the Bias Habit – Virtual EventFeaturing: William TL Cox, PhD
The UCEDD and LEND program are hosting a distance “Breaking the Bias Habit” training from 9am-noon on February 23, 2024 with Dr. William Cox. There is no cost for Waisman Center faculty, staff, students, postdocs, or other trainees to participate. The cost for this training is $30 per person for anyone not an employee or …
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Feb 15Managing Threatening Confrontations – Free Virtual Training
Featuring: Josh Lapin MSSW
Esta sesión de capacitación se ofrecerá con traducción en vivo al español. Free Virtual - Register for Zoom Code
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. Stages of escalation are described and each stage is paired with a positive action plan for caregivers as well as …
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Feb 13The Double Rainbow: The Intersection of Gender Identity and Neurodivergence – In Person TrainingFeaturing: Ellen Merker, MS, LPC
2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713 UW South Madison Partnership
Overview: Research has shown that rates of LGBTQIA+ identification in the neurodivergent community are higher than in the general population, but little is done to provide increased and inclusive supports to them or to better understand their unique needs. And given trans and gender non-conforming youth are at a much higher risk of depression, anxiety, …
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Feb 12MNT: Monday Night TransitionsOnline - Register for Zoom Code
A chance for families of transition-aged AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults), 12-21 years old, with disabilities/special health care needs, to get together and talk transition. Topics could include health care, school, employment, housing, decision making – it’s up to you. We believe families talking with families is the best support possible. The informal discussions will …
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Feb 7Communicating about Communication – Community of Practice ASD/DDFeaturing: Mike Hipple, James Williams, Abygail Marx, Stasia Wilson, and Expert Panel
Free Online - Register for Zoom Code Register Here
CoP ASD/DD Register Here “Communicating about Communication: A Conversation about . . .” Come together with us to celebrate the richness of communication diversity within our community, from traditional methods to innovative technology. We invite you to join us virtually to hear from lived experience partners and our champions, both individuals with disabilities and providers. …