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.

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