@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Paying attention to a person’s community life is a fundamental part of our work. Many people served in our system are lonely or disconnected. Through real stories this session explores strategies for making connections …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: 5000 choking events occur yearly in the United States resulting in over 1400 deaths. Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) have a higher risk of death during choking events than individuals without disabilities. This …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: The first place we learn about relationships is in the home, but too often kids, teens and adults with disabilities are not given opportunities to say “no”, set boundaries, or practice healthy relationship skills. …
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: We all desire a home that truly feels like a home — a home that is ours, whether shared or not. More than just the building, home is our own personal headquarters for living …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Many caregivers exhibit symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from working with people who have experienced trauma themselves or witnessing that trauma as a caregiver. In addition, it can be very difficult to manage these …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure certain levels of health and safety, while also giving the client the dignity of …
@ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or memory impairments have difficulty understanding their pain/discomfort or telling others about it. Their lives can be greatly improved when pain/discomfort and its causes are discovered. This …
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: What do we really mean by commonly used phrases such as “best practice” and “quality supports”? What do these mean when we consider people with disabilities and those who do the important work of …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Caregivers, whether paid or unpaid, have incredibly important roles in the lives of people with disabilities. But it can be hard for many caregivers to show the same compassion to themselves as they do …
@ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Learn the essentials regarding safe medication administration. How can you reduce risk for the people that you support (and yourself) when handling or taking medications? What questions should you ask about medications? Where can …
