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2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

    Disability Mentoring Day When: October 17, 2012 Applications are due before September 28 Any questions contact Alie Kriofske (414) 226-8112 V/Relay  

Waukesha Women’s Support Group For Women with Disabilities   Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month1:00 to 2:30 PM   Support Group Location: First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Street, Waukesha, WI 53186   Date Discussion TopicsJanuary 19, 2012 Intro/Goal DevelopmentFebruary 16, 2012 Dealing with GriefMarch 15, 2012 Dealing with CaseworkersApril 19, 2012 Boundaries and Personal SpaceMay 17, 2012 Special InterestsJune 21, 2012 Self - EsteemJuly 19, 2012 TBDAugust 16, 2012 FamilySeptember 20, 2012 Upcoming ElectionOctober 18, 2012 Womanhood November 15, 2012 Stress Management   Reasonable Accommodations: IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Margaret Siebers of your disability-related accommodation requests.  We will attempt to honor all requests but cannot assure that request made close to the date requested.    Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities: For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.

  Bold/Visual 2012 Gallery Night reception on Friday, Oct 19 from 5 to 9pm.  Performance by the Strong Hearts Step Team at 7pm. IndependenceFirst's 2012 Juried Exhibition features mixed media, photography, and paintings by Joe Hausch, Grace Matson, Sarah Mueller and Sarah Pifher to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities in making, viewing and exhibiting original artwork. The exhibition will run at IndependenceFirst, 540 S 1st St, Milwaukee, October 1 to October 31, 2012, Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm. For more information, call (414) 291-7520 V/TTY or visit www.independencefirst.org.   

Transition Workshop: Plan for the Future of Your Youth with Special Needs- GUARDIANSHIP   This hands-on Transition Workshop is for parents and caregivers of youth who will need a legal guardian when they turn 18.   Important issues that will be addressed:   Part 1: -          Why an individual may need a legal guardian (decision making for school, community, health care, etc.) -          Responsibilities of the guardian and how the guardianship law protects an individual’s rights. -          Overview of the guardianship process.   Part 2: -          Hands-on walk through of the paperwork and process required to file for guardianship.   Please note: The court process and legal forms will be explained but participants will not be able to seek answers for their individual situations! We are not able to provide legal advice at this workshop.   This workshop will be presented by Attorneys Kristin Occhetti, Quarles & Brady; and Rock Pledl, Pledl & Cohn   Date: Saturday, October 20, 8:00 am-11:30 am - MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Agenda: 8:00 - 8:30 Registration & Refreshments 8:30 - 9:45 PART 1 (See above) 9:45 - 10:00 Break 10:00 - 11:45 Part 2 (See above) Place: CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AUDITORIUM – map on back Enter North parking structure; follow skywalk and signs to auditorium RSVP: by Oct. 13 to SERC@chw.org or 414-266-3188 Please leave a message: Name, contact information (telephone number & Email address) and how many will attend. No callbacks will be made unless there are questions.  

    Think You Need an Adaptive Telephone?        TEPP Workshop for People with Disabilities    FREE informational workshop for people with speech and/or mobility disabilities who want to know more about adaptive telephone equipment.   IndependenceFirst  has received funding from the WI Public Service Commission (PSC) to bring TEPP (Telecommunication Equipment Purchase Program) to our service area.   See equipment demonstrations and find out how YOU can receive an adapted phone using this program!     TEPP Eligibility: 1.Be a WI Resident 2.Be a Person with a speech, mobility or motion disability, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf 3.Be a person in need of adaptive phone equipment       September 17, October 22 or November 12 (need only attend once) at 6pm Mutual Mall Building IndependenceFirst Office 1043 S Main Street West Bend, WI 53095       TO REGISTER: Tonya Villwock Call 414-731-7834 or 414-226-8138 V/Relay or tvillwock@independencefirst.org   “TEPP....is the way to get adapted telephone equipment you need at a reasonable cost.”  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

  ASL Weekend Halloween Carnival Fundraiser   Sunday October 28, 2012 from 11:30am to 3:30pm   Price: $5 Children 2 and under FREE Family of 4+(2 adults 2+ kids) $20 Donations Appreciated   Carnival Games, Minute to Win It Contest, Pumpkin Painting Contest, Costume Contest   Lunch will be sold seperately   All proceeds will go toward the annual ASL Weekend event Location: Will-O-Way Park (10602 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI)     www.aslweekend.org

  Think You Need an Adaptive Telephone?     TEPP Workshop for People with Disabilities    FREE informational workshop for people with speech and/or mobility disabilities who want to know more about adaptive telephone equipment.   IndependenceFirst  has received funding from the WI Public Service Commission (PSC) to bring TEPP (Telecommunication Equipment Purchase Program) to our service area.   See equipment demonstrations and find out how YOU can receive an adapted phone using this program!    TEPP Eligibility: 1.Be a WI Resident 2.Be a Person with a speech, mobility or motion disability, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf 3.Be a person in need of adaptive phone equipment     September 24, October 29 or November19 (need only attend one)   at 6pm The Family Enrichment Center  Conference Room A&B  885 Badger Circle Grafton, WI 53024       TO REGISTER: Tonya Villwock Call 414-731-7834 or 414-226-8138 V/Relay or tvillwock@independencefirst.org   “TEPP....is the way to get adapted telephone equipment you need at a reasonable cost.”    

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

about money… November/December 2012 Location:  IndependenceFirst   Contact: Julia Loritz                 Putting What I’ve Learned Into Practice  

  New Directions Ozaukee County Support Group For People with Disabilities   Meets the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00AM   Location: The Family Enrichment Center                885 Badger Circle                Grafton, WI 53024                Conference Room D   2012 Dates February 3rd March 2nd April 6th May 4th June 1st July 6th August 3rd September 7th October 5th November 2nd December 7th   To register call Margaret Doyle at (414) 226-8180 V/Relay or email her at mdoyle@independencefirst.org or leave a voice message at the Ozaukee office at (262) 376-4183   Please see attached PDF below for more information    

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

about money… November/December 2012 Location:  IndependenceFirst   Contact: Julia Loritz                 Putting What I’ve Learned Into Practice  

  Celebrating Families of Children with Special Needs   Your Family is invited to the   10th Annual Latino Forum   Completely in Spanish   (Interpreters for English speakers available upon request)       Date: Friday, November 9, 2012   Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM   Location: South Division High School   1515 W. Lapham Blvd.       Topics:   Introduction to Special Education Services   Community/Medical Resources for children with special needs   Strategies for Managing Behavior   Transition Services for youth ages 14 and older   Children’s activities   Dinner, Sessions, Door Prizes, Music & Lots of Fun       This collaborative event is sponsored by:   Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones (ALAS)   Disability Rights WI   South East Regional Center/Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs   Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction       WI-FACETS   To register or for more information, please call (414 643-0022) or send this form to your child’s school.   Reserve your place by Friday, November 2, 2012   NameRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____ TelephoneRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE_____   AdultsRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE______ ChildrenRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE______ School(s) RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____   Schools , please forward this form to: Monica Lopez, CS Rm. 138 Thank You.       Celebrando a las Familias de Niños con Necesidades Especiales   Usted y su familia están cordialmente invitados al   Décimo - Foro Latino Anual   Completamente en español   (Habrá intérpretes de inglés si se solicita)       Fecha: viernes, 9 de noviembre del 2012   Hora: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM   Lugar: Escuela Superior South Division   1515 W. Lapham Blvd.       Temas:   Introducción a los servicios de educación especial   Recursos comunitarios/médicos para niños con necesidades especiales   Estrategias para controlar el comportamiento   Servicios de transición para jóvenes mayores de 14 años   Actividades para los niños   Comida, talleres, premios, música y mucha diversión       Este evento es auspiciado por:   Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones (ALAS)   Oficina de Derechos para Personas Discapacitadas de Wisconsin   Departamento de Educación Pública de Wisconsin   Centro Regional del Sureste/de Niños y Jóvenes con Necesidades Especiales de Salud       WI-FACETS   Para inscribirse o para obtener más información, llame al (414) 643-0022 o envíe el talón inferior a la escuela de su hijo.   Reserve su lugar antes del 2 de noviembre de 2012.   NombreRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____ TeléfonoRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE_____   AdultosRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE______ NiñosRSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE______ Escuela (s) RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____RSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSERSE____   Schools , please forward this form to: Mónica López, CS Rm. 138 Thank You.

    Think You Need an Adaptive Telephone?        TEPP Workshop for People with Disabilities    FREE informational workshop for people with speech and/or mobility disabilities who want to know more about adaptive telephone equipment.   IndependenceFirst  has received funding from the WI Public Service Commission (PSC) to bring TEPP (Telecommunication Equipment Purchase Program) to our service area.   See equipment demonstrations and find out how YOU can receive an adapted phone using this program!     TEPP Eligibility: 1.Be a WI Resident 2.Be a Person with a speech, mobility or motion disability, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf 3.Be a person in need of adaptive phone equipment       September 17, October 22 or November 12 (need only attend once) at 6pm Mutual Mall Building IndependenceFirst Office 1043 S Main Street West Bend, WI 53095       TO REGISTER: Tonya Villwock Call 414-731-7834 or 414-226-8138 V/Relay or tvillwock@independencefirst.org   “TEPP....is the way to get adapted telephone equipment you need at a reasonable cost.”  

2012 Winter Schedule Independent Living/ Employment Skills Classes for People with Disabilities Class Cost:  FREE Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location:   IndependenceFirst  540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI     Tuesday October 16th   Intake/Introduction   Class will participate in an “ice breaker” activity so that participants can get to know the instructor and one another better.   Tuesday October 23rd   Feeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!   Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally.  Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.   Tuesday October 30th   Expectations of Beginning a New Job   Many times people find that getting the job was the easy part.  Now they have to keep the job.  Discussion about the things you always wanted to know about how to keep your job.   Tuesday November 6th   Dollars & Sense. . . Using Your Money Wisely   Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs?  Could you use a little more money?  Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, how to develop a budget, how to gain an understanding of credit and debit cards and how to make good purchase decisions.    Tuesday November 13th   Interviewing Techniques   What are your rights as a person with a disability who wants employment?  What questions can an employer ask you?  How do you handle illegal questions and other tough interview questions?   Tuesday November 20th   Work Ethics, Job Accommodation & Disclosing a Disability   Discuss positive work ethics, useful job accommodations and how to discuss your disability with your employer and co-workers.   Tuesday November 27th   “I Feel Good”:  Understanding Self-Esteem   Learn how your self-esteem affects the way you live, how you think, act and feel about yourself and others and how successful you are in achieving your life goals.  Get some ideas on how to build up your self-esteem.   Tuesday December 4th    Guest Speakers Certificate Presentation   Get tips from successfully employed people with disabilities and area employers.  This is your chance to ask those important questions.     Environmental Chemical Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.   Reasonable Accommodations IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events.  Please notify Julia Loritz (414)226-8380 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by October 12th, 2012.  We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.   For workshop inquiries and to register: Contact: Julia Loritz Call 414-226-8380 V/Relay E-mail: jloritz @independencefirst.org IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2012     Registration form can be found below in the attachment  

  Different Directions A Support Group for People with Disabilities   Location: IndependenceFirst                 540 S 1st Street                 Milwaukee, WI 53204                 Room 105   Time: The second Tuesday of the month            5:30 to 6:30 PM   2012 Schedule: February 14th March 13th April 10th May 8th June 12th July 10th August 14th September 11th October 9th November 13th December 11th   To Register: Contact Leah Simmons at 414-937-5913 VP/Relay or email her at lsimmons@independencefirst.org   Please see attached PDF for more information.  

Caregiver appreciation day When: November 14, 2012 Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Zoofari Conference Center More information to come!!