WHEN
Thursday, June 5, 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 5: UNDERSTANDING GUARDIANSHIP AND SSI
PRESENTED BY JULIE TURKOSKE
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 5
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Julie Turkoske works at the Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth wtih Special Health Care Needs. As an Information and Referral Specialist, Julie assists families and providers from 8 southeastern Wisconsin counties with questions about resources, problem-solving and parent-to-parent support.
As the parent of a young adult who has multiple disabilities, Julie has a personal, as well as professional, experience with Transition issues. Julie is a member of MCTAB (Milwaukee County Transition Advisory Board), the Waukesha County Aging and Disability Advisory Board and the Governor's Council for Children with Long Term Support Needs. She has co-presented on topics of SSI, Housing, and Guardianship. Julie plays a key role in the GAP (Milwaukee County Guardianship Assistance Project) by accepting referrals for the project and assisting families through the guardianship process.
This session will be held on Thursday, June 5th, 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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