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PIP and YiPPE Trainings 2019-2020

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By: SD Network
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2019-2020 Training Opportunities for Families of Youth with Disabilities 

What is a Transition Parents in Partnership?Transition Parents in Partnership (PIP) is an opportunity for families to learn about the transition process for their youth with disabilities ages 14-21 in the areas of employment, education, living and health.
Why Should I attend a Transition PIP?

  • Learn about planning for life after high school
  • Learn about valuable resources and adult services
  • Become part of a network of parents who have youth with disabilities
  • Explore ways to share the information I have learned
  • Strengthen partnerships between the many professionals I interact with on behalf of my child

 For more information about PIP and for the locations and dates for the 2019-2020 PIP trainings visit: https://wspei.org/families/pip.php 

What is Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment?Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment (YiPPE) is an opportunity for youth with disabilities (ages 14-21) and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way while building real life skills in the areas of employment, education, living and health. Why Should I attend YiPPE?

  • Learn about planning for life after high school 
  • Learn about valuable resources and adult services
  • Become part of a network of parents who have youth with disabilities
  • Explore ways to share the information I have learned
  • Strengthen partnerships between the many professionals I interact with on behalf of my child

 Why Should my Youth Attend YiPPE?

  • Learn how to make decisions for themselves
  • Get involved in their school and community
  • Learn how to speak for themselves
  • Prepare for college and/or work
  • Meet other youth

 For more information about YiPPE and for the locations and dates for the 2019-2020 YiPPE trainings visit:www.wspei.org/families/yippe.php
If I’m Interested in either of these trainings, what do I do next?

  • To register for a YiPPE training, contact Sherry Gundlach 920-896-1003.
  • To register for the Fennimore Transition PIP training, contact Kari Todryk 608-745-5421.

 All trainings are FREE of charge to families.  Overnights, meals, and resources are paid for with a DPI IDEA Discretionary Grant.
*To learn more about WSPEI please click here to visit the website*

Watch a video to learn more about YiPPE!

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Watch a video to learn more about PIP!

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