Calendar of Events

Friday, October 2

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Early Choices Matter: Children Building Choice-Making Skills

Friday, October 2, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Virtual

For children with disabilities, practicing choice-making is especially important to build confidence, develop community connections, a sense of safety, and understand that their opinions matter. Explore ways to include choice-making practice as part of your daily routine.

Tuesday, October 6

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Introduction to Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Virtual

Discover how to make the most of this Home and Community-Based Program. Preview the screening and enrollment process and understand the role of the professionals’ families work with. Whether you are just beginning or continuing your journey, this session offers practical information and insights to navigate the program with confidence. This session is hosted in partnership with the Children’s Resource Center – South.

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Guardianship and Legal Tools for Adults with Disabilities

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

We Are Hope at Cherry Point Mall1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay54235

As a teen becomes an adult, families may wonder who will make important decisions. This session explains the steps for guardianship, questions to consider when deciding whether it is the right fit, and other options such as supported decision-making and financial tools. We'll cover how each can provide support while allowing the young adult to direct their own life as much as possible. This session is hosted in partnership with We are HOPE.

Friday, October 9

Family Voices of Wisconsin - What's After High School?

Friday, October 9, 2026

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Virtual

Preview the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This session covers the role of schools, adult long-term support programs, public benefits, health care, guardianship and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing, and community living. We will also explore the foundations for living a meaningful adult life. This session in hosted in partnership with the Children’s Resource Center - Southeast.

Tuesday, October 13

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Medicaid Made Easy

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Virtual

Explore how Medicaid works for children with disabilities. This session covers the doorways to access Medicaid, including the different eligibility requirements. Learn about covered benefits and services in a clear and easy-to-understand format. Hosted in partnership with Children's Resource Center - West.

Thursday, October 15

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Introduction to Children's Long-Term Support Program

Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Virtual

Explore how Medicaid works for children with disabilities. This session covers the doorways to access Medicaid, including the different eligibility requirements. Learn about covered benefits and services in a clear and easy-to-understand format. Hosted in partnership with Children's Resource Center - West.

Tuesday, October 20

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Navigating Systems of Support

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Virtual

There is a lot to know when your child has a disability or special health care needs. This session introduces common supports and resources including health care programs, home and community-based services, self-care for caregivers, and more. (Formerly called: Did You Know? Now You Know!) This session is presented in partnership with the Autism Society of Wisconsin.

Wednesday, October 21

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Transition Learning Session: Focus on Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Virtual

This session explains the steps for guardianship, questions to consider when deciding whether it is the right fit, and other options such as supported decision-making and financial tools. Hosted in Partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and guest speaker from By Your Side Services.

Thursday, October 22

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Guardianship, Supported Decision-Making and Other Tools

Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Virtual

As a teen becomes an adult, families may wonder who will make important decisions. This session explains the steps for guardianship, questions to consider when deciding whether it is the right fit, and other options such as supported decision-making and financial tools. We'll cover how each can provide support while allowing the young adult to direct their own life as much as possible. This session is hosted in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW).

Monday, October 26

Family Voices of Wisconsin - What's After High School?

Monday, October 26, 2026

5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Black River Falls High School and Virtual1200 Pierce St

Preview the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This session covers the role of schools, adult long-term support programs, public benefits, health care, guardianship and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing, and community living. We will also explore the foundations for living a meaningful adult life. This session is hosted in partnership with the Jackson County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Black River Falls High School.

Tuesday, October 27

Family Voices of Wisconsin - What's After High School?

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

ESI Inc.813 Rabas Street, Algoma

Preview the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. This session covers the role of schools, adult long-term support programs, public benefits, health care, guardianship and other legal options, advocacy, employment, housing, and community living. We will also explore the foundations for living a meaningful adult life. This session is hosted in partnership with the Jackson County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Black River Falls High School.

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Friday, October 2

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Early Choices Matter: Children Building Choice-Making Skills

Tuesday, October 6

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Introduction to Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Guardianship and Legal Tools for Adults with Disabilities

Friday, October 9

Family Voices of Wisconsin - What's After High School?

Tuesday, October 13

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Medicaid Made Easy

Thursday, October 15

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Introduction to Children's Long-Term Support Program

Tuesday, October 20

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Navigating Systems of Support

Wednesday, October 21

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Transition Learning Session: Focus on Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Thursday, October 22

Family Voices of Wisconsin - Guardianship, Supported Decision-Making and Other Tools

Monday, October 26

Family Voices of Wisconsin - What's After High School?

Tuesday, October 27

Family Voices of Wisconsin - What's After High School?

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