Family Engagement Newsletter
Eau Claire Area School District
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL, HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
JANUARY 2024
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SUMMER CAMPS!!
Authentic Voices of America: Authentic Voices of America (held at UW-Whitewater) is a camp for teens and adults who used augmentative an alternative communication (AAC) and have the potential for post-secondary education.
Badger Camp: have many options for campers ages 3-21 with intellectual disabilities. One or two week sessions. For older kids they have travel and primitive camp options too. Near Praire Du Chein.
- Camp Avanti: Camp Avanti provides an intensive occupational therapy program within a rustic camp setting for children ages 6 to 15 who have learning disabilities and/or sensory processing dysfunction (SPD). The camp is located in Hudson, WI.
- Camp Awesum fills up very quickly each year. Note that there have been some changes including a new online registration system.
- Camp Daniel is an organization dedicated to providing people with disabilities opportunities for personal, social, and spiritual growth. Camp Daniel is rooted in its summer camping program that offers people with disabilities access to safe and fun Northwoods camping experiences, where the physical, social, and spiritual needs, that each person’s disability requires, are lovingly met. In Marinette County.
- Camp Firefly: Camp Firefly is now part of Camp Chi’s inclusion program. It is an overnight camp for children, ages 9-18, who are diagnosed with social disorders, such as Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, non-verbal learning disorder, Social Anxiety, OCD, or ADHD. The camp is held at Camp Chi near the WI Dells.
- Camp LuWiSoMo Joyful Hearts ministry is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities, providing a quality camping experience in a safe, Christian environment. All campers take part in the usual camp activities, but each activity is modified based on the needs of the camper. Located in Wild Rose, WI (south of Stevens Point)
- Camp Odayin: Camp Odayin provides fun, safe and supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people with heart disease and their families. Camps are located in Elkhorn, WI and Crosslake, MN.
- Camp Phoenix: Camp Phoenix is a week-long overnight camp for children and teenagers with a primary diagnosis of epilepsy. Trained staff, nurses and counselors provide a safe, medically monitored setting. Kids experience the fun of camp activities like swimming, fishing, sports, hiking and more.
- Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin Dells. Several camp options at different times of the year including transition, respite, autism, and adults.
- iCan Shine Camp: A program that teaches individuals how to ride a conventional bike and become a lifelong independent rider! Each session is 75 minutes and the sessions are for 5 consecutive days.
- Timbertop Camp: summer camp for youth with specific learning disabilities/ special needs including AD/HD, SLD, Title 1, OHI that is held at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt near Stevens Point.
- Variety Chatter Matters Camp at UW Whitewater is available to children ages 5-15 who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and their families.
- Wisconsin Lions Camp is is in Rosholt near Stevens Point. Week long camps for different types of disabilities including Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Autism/Intellectual Disabilities, Epilepsy Diabetes. Wisconsin Lions Camp programs are free but have a lottery.
- Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum– occurs yearly in the summer at Edgewood College in Madison. Become a part of the youth that lead us! This week-long forum is for high school students with disabilities who want to learn more about leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Social Time for Young Adults! Monday, January 8th
DSAW-Chippewa Valley is offering a time for adults and young adults with Down syndrome or a related disability to come together once a month for a night of independence, fun and friendship! Starting Monday, December 11 at 7:00 PM, we will meet at Reboot Social for a Social Hangout! DSAW will cover 1 hour of Duckpin Bowling and non-alcoholic drinks. We ask caregivers to stay if assistance will be needed with the participant. Free for children with Down syndrome
Please RSVP below to join us!
DSAW-Chippewa Valley Parents Night Out January 5th
As a parent or caregiver do you sometimes need to just "take 5"? Mark the fifth of each month as your chance to just "take 5" while connecting with other caregivers! Come enjoy a casual night of conversation and fun. DSAW will provide appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks!
January location: Foster's Fireside, E10934 County Rd HH, Osseo, WI 54758
When: Sunday, January 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DSAW-Chippewa Valley Beaver Creek Snowshoes and S'mores January 21st
The building is open just for our group! Come and skate or play at the indoor play area. This is a FREE event for individuals with Down syndrome and their families! Roller skates or roller blades will be available to all guests. Socks are required. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Free for families with children with Down syndrome
Please RSVP by clicking the picture.
"I Paint My Dreams" Featuring the Artwork of Jeremy Sicile-Kira
Jeremy Sicile-Kira sees the world in vibrant colors: alluring oranges and yellows, calming purples and blues and soothing greens. "Color is evident in everything to me," says Jeremy (now 34 years old) whose form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes the symptom of “grapheme-color synesthesia,” a neurological phenomenon that causes him to perceive letters, words and even emotions in colors. During the month of January, the Heyde Center for the Arts is pleased to exhibit some prints and original works of art by autistic artist Jeremy Sicile-Kira – many of which will be available for sale.
TIME(S) Every Day from Jan. 10 to Feb. 7
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
January Webinars:
WSEMS: Mediation (Prerecorded Webinar) January 8 (Noon-1pm)
Autism & Good Friendship: Fostering Healthy Neurodiverse Relationships January 10, Noon-1pm
IEP Mini-Series #9: Revisiones Del IEP Y Año Escolar Extendido January 11, Noon-1pm
Creating a Joyful Early Learning Literacy Experience, January 17, Noon-1pm
The IEP Checklist January 23, Noon-1pm
ABLE Accounts vs Special Needs Trusts: An In-Depth Discussion January 24, Noon-1pm
IEP Mini-Series #10: Derechos de los Padres en el Proceso del IEP January 25, Noon-1pm
Mindful Self-Compassion Practices for Parents in the Moment January 31, Noon-1pm
Have a question?? Need a resource or training? WI FACETS is here to help. Click on the logo to find out more!
LOCAL AGENCIES SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Want a more Positive Parenting Experience? Give Triple P a try! For this and other great resources right in the Chippewa Valley! Click image to see all they have to offer!
STATEWIDE AGENCIES SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Information on Collaboration, IEP Resources, Transition Planning, Learning Opportunities, Spanish Resources and Videos/Podcasts. Click the logo to see all they have to offer!
Family Voices of Wisconsin promotes a system of comprehensive health and community supports based on fundamental principles that assure the health and well-being of children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities and their families. Our role is to advocate for the inclusion of these principles in the design, implementation and delivery of supports and services throughout Wisconsin.
- Their Mission: We want to unite ALL of Wisconsin in supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead their most independent lives.
- Click WI BPDD to get their resources.
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin Virtual Programs
- Online Teen Hangout
- Trivia Night
- New to Autism Virtual Group
- Transition to Adulthood Series
For More Information about these and other Virtual Programs, please visit Virtual Programs - Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin (autismgreaterwi.org)
Support Groups and Resources for the Latina Community.
Click the logo for more information.
Resources and information about specific diagnoses. Click to read about the latest research!
UCP of West Central Wisconsin FaceBook Page
Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin FaceBook Page
The procedural safeguards notice is based on a model developed by the United States Department of Education, with adaptations for use by Wisconsin School districts and other local education agencies.
Have a child in EC4T? Click on the logo to get the latest news on what is happening with our youngest learners.
Family Resource Guide
Transition Resource Guide
Ask your child's teacher for a copy of the Family Resource Guide. Click on the photo for Electronic version
PREPARING FOR AN IEP MEETING
Are you on FaceBook and looking to connect with other families about issues important to you?
The following FaceBook Groups are local, parent led and share information and resources.
SNAPS EC: Special Needs and Parenting Support Group
Autism Society Greater Wisconsin West Central Region
Chippewa Falls Special Parents
Parents of Adult Children in Transition (PACT- A Disablity Parenting Group)
Eau Claire Area School District
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