Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW) provides practical trainings to support providers and caregivers, agencies, teams, families, individuals with disabilities, program administrators/supervisors, and community members interested in learning more about related topics in the field of Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities.
Many trainings are developed and presented by COW staff who have extensive experience and knowledge in supporting people with disabilities to promote full community inclusion.
Below is COW’s calendar of scheduled trainings. COW can also bring the trainings to you, and conduct onsite training seminars. For more information, reach out to Community Training Director, Michael Truman, mltruman@wisc.edu.
Trainings may meet the continuing education requirements as prescribed by the WI Department of Regulation and Licensing (see specific training information to see if it qualifies).
Events
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Jan29
Accept Every Offer – In Person Training @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: In this training you will discover how to generate more creative ideas in less time, get unstuck about tricky questions you are facing, re-think how meetings are structured, get your ideas heard, deepen listening …
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Jan30
It's All Relational: The Ethics and Boundaries of Social Inclusion – In Person Training @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Relationships are what matter most. We all need people and desire to belong. But what does true belonging and social inclusion really mean and look like? Many possibilities and social opportunities exist yet so many …
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Feb06
The Double Rainbow: The Intersection of Gender Identity and Neurodivergence – In Person Training @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Research has shown that rates of LGBTQIA+ identification in the neurodivergent community are higher than in the general population, but little is done to provide increased and inclusive supports to them or to better …
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Feb13
IEP 101 – In Person Training @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Disability Rights Wisconsin along with Community TIES (Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services) provides an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Training for guardians and providers who attend IEP meetings. This will allow training participants to better …
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Feb18
Managing Threatening Confrontations - In Person Training @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. These moments often appear chaotic-when to talk, when to step …
WIN Distance Learning
A series of online training opportunities for individuals around the state of Wisconsin. This series provides expertise, training, and resources through videoconference workshops for individuals who support the overall health and wellbeing of adults with IDDs in their communities.
Health Care
These sessions are designed to equip professionals and caregivers with the knowledge to safely support people with disabilities and their health care needs.
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Cancellation Policy:
Agencies and individuals will be charged the full registration fee for no-shows and late cancellations. The registration fee will be waived for cancellations made 24 hours or more prior to the start of the training. Substitutions are accepted.
If you have questions related to training registration, email the Community Training program or call 608-265-9440.