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Friday, May 4, 2012

May PIER Events


       Trainings and workshops  
                Local - Central Wisconsin    

5/2   Wisconsin Rapids -Dances- 1st Wednesday

        of  Month. Please call Bonnie for more

        information -    715- 886-3689 
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5/3  Marshfield - Parent & Children Disability Resource Center- Parent Networking Meeting
          Topic: Summer Camps/Activities -
Marshfield Public Library from 5:15-6:15
715-650-0820 - always best to call Tonya-
Free and Open to the public -  NOT just Marshfield School District parents
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5/3/12  -  Autism Society of Central Wisconsin
        
Diet and nutrition for those on the spectrum

         and beyond. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens 

            Drive, Wausau                     6:30 PM.
Do you wish you could open your freezer and dinner would magically be there?
Liz Chiapuzio, a
    local Wildtree Team Leader will show us how  
    to make this dream reality even for non-gluten
    meals. 
Jenifer Wilhelm will talk about Sprectrum
    products, Spectrum is especially beneficial 
    for children who need neurological, metabolic, or
    digestive support, and these kids love it!!
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5/5/12   
A Thinking Guide to Inclusive Childcare
Mark Sweet   9-12pm  ~ Marshfield. Mark
    will share ideas and
strategies to support child
    care staff in developing childcare practices that
    consider the needs of individual children and
    promote an inclusive experience for families and
    children
. Included in the guide are tools to be used
    by child care staff to encourage conversations
    between staff and parents, among staff, and
    between supervisors and staff
. This opportunity is
    for Parents, Childcare providers, people who care
    about kids
.   http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/thinking-guide-to-inclusive-child-care.pdf
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5/5   
Jigsaw 6K  (3.7 mi) Run/Walk. Goal: to raise
    funds and awareness in support of the greater
    autism community of central WI.
    South Wood
    County Park.  6411 South Park Rd, WR
1/4 mile
    kids run for kids 12 and under
.  Registration fees
    $20 for the run and $15 for the kids.  Registration
    8:30-10:00, with raffle sales taking place at that
    time as well.   9:30 kids run with games and
    activities for the kids following the run

    www.jigsawrun.org  or e-mail   
    Heather@jigsawrun.org 
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5/6-7/12   NAMI  Wisconsin Annual conference-
    Holiday Inn and Convention Center - Stevens

    Point "Let NAMI Point the Way”.  

    namiwis­ consin.org    800-236-2988. 

Limited scholarships for members & non-members.
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5/7  & 5/10
 The Wisconsin Early Care and 

    Education Physical Activity Training
    physical activity for YoungStar.  Introduction to 

    Active Early:  A WI Guide for Improving Childhood 

    Physical Activity for providers. 
Where:      Stevens Point YMCA - 6:00-8:00pm
   Phone: (715) 423-4114 or (800) 628-8534
    ccrrcw@tznet.com or www.ccrrcw.org
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5/8   FRC: 
Identifying Early Childhood Delays
   6:00-7:30 p.m.  Marshfield Public Library
   Presented by Tonya Glamann,
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 5/15     Final
sign Language class this year
   
Grant School  LMC Marshfield, WI
    5:30 - 7:00Martha Lau, Educational Interpreter,

    Washington School 715-387-1238 

    laum@marshfield.k12.wi.us
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5/15  
Darkness to Light - is a sexual abuse

    prevention training program that educates adults 

    to prevent, recognize and reach responsibly to

    child sexual abuse.    (6-9pm)
CCR&R CW    715-423-4114/800-628-8534
www.ccrrcw.org What Topics are Covered in Stewards of Children (Darkness to Light)?
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5/31/12  
Autism Support Group of Central

    Wisconsin  Stevens Point Group
    6:30 pm   Stevens Point Public Library
    Lower Level Contact Lori  715-344-4524
    Topic will be: 
Cellular phone tracking systems   info Presented by a rep from US Cellular  Lifeline 360.
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5/23  -
PIER Coffee A Parent Networking Opportunity for families who have children with special needs, cognative/physcial/

develomenal/medical/behavioral 

                      11:00 - 1:30
      Midstate Independent Living -conference rm
                 3262 Church Street, Suite 1
                 Stevens Point, WI  54481
Call Pam - if you would like to carpool from Wisconsin Rapids... 715-423-7182
Follow up on:
      
Observing your child's classroom
       4/25 presentation on Nonviolent Crisis
            Intervention
       Planning for Fall? 

What topics you would like more information on?
      Community Resources?     Activities?  Setting the 

      course for your child/youth/adult  w/special    

      needs' Future?
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5/24      
Asperger's Support Group of Wisconsin

     Rapids A branch of Autism Support Group of

     Central Wisconsin        6-8 pm    Holly's House -
     3031 14th St S, Wisconsin Rapids,  
    WildTree Party -GFCF - gluten free casseine   

    free products - Marcy Berlyn, Wildtree 

    representative, Gluten free kits as well as the grape

    seed oil, all natural ingredient mixes, etc. 
    There will be a drawing at the end

    containing their GF mixes as well as some other   treats:) http://www.wildtree.com/Products/AboutProducts.aspx 
      Holly - 715-421-5225 or
bunnynbearw@aol.com.
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6/2  
Big Feet Little Feet Family fun walk
    South Wood County Park, Lake Wazeecha
    Open Shelter near Red Sands Beach
    South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids
                  8:00-8:45 a.m.
    Special Guest Race at 8:45 a.m
    Walk/Run starts at 9:00 a.m.
    Cost: $10 per individual
              $25 for a family of 3 or more
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WI FACETS Telephone Trainings Contact Sandra McFarland to register: 877-374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org
May 3 – IEP Part 1, 7-8pm
May 9 – Getting & Keeping the First Job, 7-8pm
May 10 – Como Slucionar Desacuerdos en la
                Educacion Especial, 12-1pm
May 15 – Serving on Groups that Make Decisions:
                Guide for Families Guidebook, 3-4pm
May 15 – IEP Part II, 7-8pm

Remember to check out our web site for updated information on trainings and resources!



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