WHEN
Thursday, May 15, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
WHERE
Autism Society of SE WI
3720 N 124th Street, Suite O
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
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T.R.A.I.L.S. 2014 Transition for Raising Autism Independent Living Skills |
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What is T.R.A.I.L.S.?
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SESSION 4: THINKING ABOUT EMPLOYMENT: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORK, AND HOW DOES DVR FIT IN?
PRESENTED BY JOLENE COOLEY, DVR COUNSELOR
Do you have a teen with a developmental disability?
Do you have solid plans for your child when he/she becomes an adult? TRAILS will assist you in blazing a trail tailored for your teen's adulthood. For parent/guardian/caregivers of a child with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities, age 14-21. Don't wait until your child is an adult to start planning!
Each of the five evening workshops will focus on a different topic. Topics covered generally include transition IEP, employment, adult benefits (Family Care and IRIS), and futures planning. Sign up for all 5, or pick and chose your dates.
Series TRAIL guide is Gail Kolvenbach. She has been down this trail before, parenting a young adult with autism, as a family advocate, and working with school systems. She is a wealth of knowledge about adult services, and will help us stay on track. Additional information will come from speakers at each session.
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Session 4
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Jolene Cooley has a Masters in Educational Psychology from UW Milwaukee and has been working for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for the past 5 years. She works with youth to help them transition from high school to the world of work. She is an avid reader, strong advocate for the environment and has one cat named Dexter.
This session will be held on Thursday, May 15th, 2014 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the ASSEW offices. Light snacks will be served. Cost for the first participant is $10 per session for members, $15 per session for non-members. Each participant may bring a spouse, partner, or family member for an additional $5.
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