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Handy News& Notes OCTOBER 2021 Empowering People I Strengthening Community #OneCountyMKE OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (OPD) Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 North 9th Street Room 307-B Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 278-3932 711 (TRS) fax: (414) 278-3939 Office for Persons with Disabilities Website WI FACETS IEP & SPECIAL Friends of Wehr (FOW) Members can reserve their free tickets for their member household. The General Public EDUCATION ONLINE TRAINING can also purchase their tickets and event parking by @wifacets clicking the link below. WI FACETS IEP & SPECIAL Get Your Tickets EDUCATION TRAINING WI FACETS offers FREE workshops Rawhide Youth Services for families of children with disabilities and those who support them. RAWHIDE WELCOMES YOU TO OUR NEW LONDON CAMPUS 10/4 | 12:00-1:00pm Rawhide Youth Services knows it WSEMS: Facilitated IEPs takes a village to raise a child. 10/5 | 6:00-7:00pm What about when you have Self-Advocacy – College Panel hundreds of children throughout 10/6 | 12:00-1:00pm the year who need treatment to Related Services in a Virtual World: Teleservice Moving heal from past trauma? That’s Forward where partners like you come in! 10/7 | 12:00-1:00pm Serving on Groups: Processes Groups Use (Section 3) Our staff would love to welcome each and every one of 10/12 | 12:00-12:40pm you to our 500-acre, residential campus along the Wolf IEP 5: Writing the IEP (Part 1) River so you can see all the opportunities we offer and 10/19 | 6:00-7:00pm consider partnering with our organization when finding a Self-Advocacy – Skills to Pay the Bills placement for your youth. 10/20 | 12:00-1:00pm Dyslexia Updates: What’s New in 2021 Our Intake Specialist, Lisa Peters, is excited to meet 10/21 | 12:00-1:00pm your team and share what Rawhide can provide to the Serving on Groups: Tools and Tips (Section 4 & 5) youth you want to find the best care for. She is open to 10/26 | 12:00-12:40pm attending staff meetings or welcome you for a campus IEP 6: Writing the IEP (Part 2) tour. 10/27 | 12:00-1:00pm Temper Tantrums Rawhide staff are also available to join any court 10/28 | 12:00-1:00pm hearings, via Zoom or in person, for important decisions Serving on Groups: Understanding & Using Data made for youth coming to Rawhide. (Section 6) Reach out to Lisa at 920-531-2716 with questions, to Like us on Facebook schedule a campus tour, or to meet with your team. Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Rawhide Youth Services is a premier residential To receive our monthly email highlighting our webinars, treatment center that offers at-risk youth 24/7 care to please click here help them heal from past trauma. Visit Rawhide.org for more information. WEHR NATURE CENTER CIDER SUNDAY IS BACK! Cider Sunday Fundraiser | October 03, 2021 11:30AM—4:30PM Sunday is back and loaded with apples, activities, music, food, and fun! Help turn apples into cider using an old- fashioned cider press. Test your skill at pumpkin bowling, win a cake at the cake walk, go on a guided nature hike along Wehr’s trails, make discoveries along the kid’s adventure trail. Enjoy apple cider and other tasty treats! $5 per person; FREE for FOW Members! OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY interactive activities and network with other storytellers! All workshops led by our Storytelling Coaches. EMPLOYMENT AWARENSS MONTH Upcoming Storytelling Workshops are on: October 23RD 11:00 am - 1:00 pm America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion October 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm For a list of ExFabula events visit our website at: Read the Presidential Proclamation. https://www.exfabula.org/tickets/ The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: ST. ANN CENTER UPDATES Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to @StAnnCenter employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pumpkin Palooza At St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities Join us for Pumpkin Palooza, Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to America’s workplaces and economy. Browse our to 1 p.m. at St. Ann Center's Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. website for ideas and resources for employers, North Ave. Bring the kids to select a free pumpkin. Also community organizations, state and local governments, enjoy pumpkin painting and decorating, a fall photo advocacy groups and schools to participate in booth, Halloween goodie bags and apple cider. Tours of celebrating NDEAM through events and activities St. Ann Center's brand-new Intergenerational Play centered around the theme of “America’s Recovery: Garden will be given between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Powered by Inclusion.” This wheelchair accessible playscape encourages people of all ages to have fun together, while engaging in exciting STEM activities. Children are welcome to wear their favorite Halloween costume. Face masks must be worn during the play garden tours. The event will take place in and around the campus' Indaba Band Shell, just off North 25th Street. For more information LIFE NAVIGATORS COFFEE contact Gloria at 414-210-2448. CONNECTIONS Open Swim Available At Date & Time: St. Ann Center Stein Campus Tuesday, October 12th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Open swim hours are back at the St. Ann Center-Stein Campus warm-water pool, 2801 E. Morgan Ave. The Join us for a Futures Planning Roundtable public is invited to enjoy the pool on these designated Are you a parent or family member of an adult with a days and hours: developmental disability and looking for connections to other caregivers in the community? Monday-Friday, 7:30-9am; 11am-12pm; 3-4pm This monthly group will offer peer support for caregivers age 60 or older and explore topics related to futures Cost: $5 per swimmer or $25 for a weekly swim card planning and long-term care options. (Kids 3 and under are FREE) Location: **Masks must be worn inside St. Ann Center facilities Life Navigators and temperatures will be taken at the front desk. Masks 7203 W Center St can be removed in the locker room before entering the Wauwatosa, WI 53210 pool or hot tub.** RSVP: Space is limited. Please RSVP to Michelle at Please contact our Aquatics Director Kristen Schmalfeldt for most current schedule and registration at (414) 977- [email protected] or 414-774-6255. 5015 or [email protected]. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Storytelling Workshops with ExFabula Join Ex Fabula at our Storytelling Workshops. Let our experienced storytelling coaches guide you through 2021 MOBILITY MANAGEMENT Senior Smart Ride Events CONNECTION You’re active and on the go! Join us for a fun-filled @RideMCTS morning of hands-on learning activities and demonstrations exploring your transportation options in MCTS believes nothing is more important than the Milwaukee County. health and safety of our customers and employees. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, MCTS policies and You’ll hear from: service will also adjust. • MCTS Bus and Paratransit Service representatives Summary of Current Policies and Best Health • Milwaukee County DHHS Division on Aging Practices: • Milwaukee Police Department’s Office of • The Federal mask mandate for public transit Community Outreach & Education has been extended to January 18, 2022. • Get your MCTS Reduced Fare Card • Capacity limits have been removed on buses • And more! and paratransit vehicles. • Maintain social distancing as much as possible. Two days to choose from: • Wash your hands often with soap and water. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Tuesday, October 12 • Do your part and get your COVID-19 9 a.m. to 12 p.m vaccination! Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive The MCTS administration building is open for limited in- person customer services. Transit Plus assessments • Wednesday, October 13 continue to be done remotely. Please call 414-343-1700 Wilson Park Senior Center, for more information. 2601 W. Howard Avenue Please continue to follow MCTS on social media and To reserve your spot for October 12 or 13, go to the check RideMCTS.com/coronavirus for the most current community calendar at RideMCTS.com and click on the information. link to register, or call 414-937-3253. BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Update The deadline to register is Monday, October 11th. For any cancellations, please call the above phone number at The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues to take least 24 hours in advance. shape. ADA accessible boarding platforms are under construction along the route that will connect downtown All attendees are required to wear a face mask. If you Milwaukee to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. need a sign language interpreter, contact MCTS at Construction will continue through the fall and spring, [email protected] for accommodations. with service beginning in the fall of 2022. Complimentary Travel Training If you would like 1-on-1 assistance learning the many route changes planned for 2021, don’t wait too long to take advantage of our FREE Travel Training program. Travel Training is available to anyone interested in learning how to ride the bus safely and independently, regardless of bus experience. Services include but aren’t limited to: • Planning a bus trip using the Ride MCTS website and app • Getting to and from bus stops & practicing safe pedestrian skills • Practicing proper bus etiquette and safe riding skills BRT Platform under construction on N. 95th Street, north of Bluemound Road To learn more about how we can help you become an independent transit user, give our travel trainers a call @ 414-343-1711.