Family Training Series

Welcome back to school!  With the new year comes new trainings!  The 2016-2017 dates for the Informing Families and Educators Training Series in Clark County are here, registration for trainings is now open.  Please note: registration is not required for attendance, but we do appreciate you taking the time to register, as it helps plan for seating and refreshments.

If you have any questions regarding the training series, please email Emily Harris, emily@gowise.org or call (503) 750-9776


2016-2017 Trainings:


 

Start Now! Preparing for Transition                                             October 27, 2016

The format of the evening will be to provide information from local transition programs in different school districts in Clark County followed by a breakout session facilitated by educators representing 3 different age groups so that parents, students and teachers can begin preparing and building on skills right away!  Don't miss this interactive evening and the opportunity to meet other families and students the same age as yours.

Training has passed!  If you missed it and want materials, you can still contact Emily Harris for handouts and information.  See above for contact information.


Building a Whole Life                                                                     November 29, 2016   

This month we are pleased to feature Darla Helt as our speaker.  From local Parent Coalition leader and tireless advocate, Darla has provided an unmeasurable amount of support and assistance to local families in Clark County. Darla continues to be a huge help to the Clark County Transition Series.  If you haven't heard Darla present in person before, you are in for a treat! 

Training has passed!  If you missed it and want materials, you can still contact Emily Harris for handouts and information.  See above for contact information.

 


Navigating the Adult Systems                                                        January 24, 2017 

This session will give families and educators an understanding of the services and resources available in Clark County.  Information about Clark County Community Services, the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) as well as Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Clark County Parent Coalition will be shared by local presenters.

Training has passed!  If you missed it and want materials, you can still contact Emily Harris for handouts and information.  See above for contact information.


Social Security 101:  Why, What, and How it Works                     February 21, 2017 

This session will provide an introduction to Social Security Benefits and why to apply, when to do it, and how to apply.  This session would be appropriate for those who have not yet applied and also for those who are already receiving benefits.  Many families attend this session every year to improve their understanding of how the benefits work and what to expect when they are ready to apply. 

Training has passed!  If you missed it and want materials, you can still contact Emily Harris for handouts and information.  See above for contact information.


Social Security 102:  Diving Deeper                                               February 22, 2017 

This session will provide more specific information for families who have already applied for benefits and want to know more about what they can do to make the most of their benefits.  Sometime will be spent discussing how employment can affect benefits and there will be plenty of time for discussion and questions, so feel free to bring your specific questions and we will work through.   *Please note that while this is an intermediate session, you are welcome to attend this session even if you have not applied for benefits and are just beginning the process.  All are welcome!  

Training has passed!  If you missed it and want materials, you can still contact Emily Harris for handouts and information.  See above for contact information.


Guardianship and Trusts                                                                 March 21, 2017

This session is designed to help give families and educators the most current information available about guardianship and trusts in a presentation by local attorney Lori Ferguson as well as our first ever presentation on waivers presented by Ann Whitehall of DSHS.  Attend this session to get information about important considerations to make when thinking about and planning for a safe and happy future for the whole family. 

 

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The Value of Employment                                                                April 25, 2017 

This session will focus on the importance of employment. It will look at how the employment services systems works, and include real life stories and examples of employment success stories from Clark County.  

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