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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
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SUMMARY:PtW: Learning About MiABLE Accounts
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nThe ABLE Act was signed into law in 2014 and changed the U.S. tax code to create tax-free savings accounts for eligible people with disabilities. Money can be added to these accounts without fear the account holder’s public assistance will be affected. Join R. Scott de Varona of the Michigan Treasury Department to learn about the features and uses of a MiABLE account for your loved one.  \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by R. Scott de Varona\, MBA\, MiABLE Director of Michigan Treasury Dept. on: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 27\, 2024 at 12:00 to 1:30 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nLearning About MiABLE Accounts is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-learning-about-miable-accounts/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T103000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
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SUMMARY:PtW: Early On - Don't Worry\, but Don't Wait
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nDo you wonder if your child is on track developmentally? If so\, we might be able to help. Early On is a free and federally funded program that is available to all Michigan families of children birth through 3 years of age. By the end of this session\, you will have an understanding of what Early On is\, who qualifies for Early On\, and your role in Early On enrollment and participation. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Wendy Jenks and Kristen Dinsmore of Calhoun County ISD on: \n\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2024 at 9:30 to 10:30 AM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nEarly On – Don’t Worry\, but Don’t Wait is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-early-on-dont-worry-but-dont-wait/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T184500
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
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UID:25921-1714068000-1714070700@www.dnswm.org
SUMMARY:PtW: The Importance of Sensory Play
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nJoin award-winning children’s author\, educator\, and disability advocate\, Justine Green\, Ed.D. in this fun-filled discussion on the benefits of sensory play. Learn about activities that help with fine motor\, spatial awareness\, and sensory skills. Dr. Green has designed her line of sensory play kits and written several books about young self-advocates – including a book about her childhood journey in self-advocacy! \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Justine Green\, Ed. D.\, of Completely Me on: \n\n\n\n\nApril 25\, 2024 at 6:00 to 6:45 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Sensory Play is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-the-importance-of-sensory-play/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
CREATED:20231207T133302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T200854Z
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SUMMARY:PtW: Section 504 - What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability – this includes students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). For students with a disability who are not eligible for an IEP\, a 504 plan provides equal access to the general education curriculum. This training will help you learn the difference between a 504 Plan and IEP\, how to get a 504 Plan for your child\, what supports and services are available and what rights you and your child have. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Stephanie Nicholls of Michigan Alliance for Families on: \n\n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2024 at 6:30 to 8:00 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nSection 504 – What Parents Need to Know is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/section-504-what-parents-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
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SUMMARY:PtW: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nWhen a child with a disability demonstrates behavior that impedes their learning or the learning of others\, appropriate behavioral supports may be needed to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Does your child have challenging behaviors at school? Come learn about services provided through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to teach and support positive behaviors at school. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn:• What a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) is and how to request one• How an FBA leads to the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)• How to make sure the BIP utilizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)• What to do if the plan isn’t working \n\n\n\nPresented by Stephanie Nicholls of Michigan Alliance for Families on: \n\n\n\n\nJune 6\, 2024 at 12:00 to 1:30 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nPositive Behavior Intervention Strategies is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-positive-behavior-intervention-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
CREATED:20240221T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T162854Z
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SUMMARY:PtW: Preparing Your Child for Employment (Long Before Employment!)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nMany parents worry about the employment future of their child with a disability. This training\, led by staff who spent years removing barriers to employment for young adults\, will focus on important independent living and pre-employment skills that you can help your child start building in their early years in preparation for a successful and fulfilling work life in the future! \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Mary Fortney of Disability Network Southwest Michigan on: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2024 at 9:30 to 11:00 AM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nPreparing Your Child for Employment (Long Before Employment!) is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-preparing-your-child-for-employment-long-before-employment-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
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SUMMARY:PtW: Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nHow do we help children with the skills they need to not just survive\, but thrive? Being a caretaker is hard work and at times overwhelming. A caring and resilient adult’s role is crucial in the formation of a resilient child. In this course\, we will identify the skills that go into becoming a resilient adult\, how to instill that resilience in our children\, provide some scientific insights\, and provide some practical tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Anne Kooy of Disability Network Southwest Michigan on: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2024 at 9:30 to 11:00 AM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resilience is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-building-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
CREATED:20240221T192208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T202409Z
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SUMMARY:PtW: The Basics of Supported Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nEvery adult has the right to make life decisions\, to direct their life and to be treated with dignity\, as an autonomous adult. All adults need and get advice and counsel when making different life decisions. Many options\, other than guardianship\, are available to provide counsel\, guidance\, and assistance with making decisions. Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination require that adults with disabilities are respected and honored to make life decisions with the support and counsel they need to remain as independent and autonomous as possible. This presentation will discuss tools\, that can be used to support people in decision-making while retaining their rights. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Mary Shehan of The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council on: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 21\, 2024 at 3:30 to 5:00 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nThe Basics of Supported Decision Making is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-the-basics-of-supported-decision-making/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
CREATED:20240221T194537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T211047Z
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SUMMARY:PtW: IEP - A Closer Look
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will help you take a more in-depth look at the core areas of the IEP and prioritize your greatest concerns. You will learn how to address concerns through the IEP process and improve your ability to have productive conversations. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Stephanie Nicholls of Michigan Alliance for Families on: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 23\, 2024 at 3:30 to 5:00 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nIEP – A Closer Look is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-iep-a-closer-look-4/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T190132
CREATED:20240221T200218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T203548Z
UID:25941-1730734200-1730739600@www.dnswm.org
SUMMARY:PtW: The Importance of Sexuality Education for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nThe lack of sexuality and relationship education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can lead to high rates of abuse\, being charged with sex crimes\, unplanned pregnancies\, and sexually transmitted infections. Explore the importance of building sexual self-advocacy skills and how to support\, educate\, and empower individuals with I/DD to become sexual self-advocates. \n\n\n\nPresented by Mary Shehan of The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council on: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 4\, 2024 at 3:30 to 5:00 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Sexuality Education for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-the-importance-of-sexuality-education-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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