Events in April 2019
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ASL Story & Activity: "Rabbits & Raindrops" ASL Story & Activity: "Rabbits & Raindrops"
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April 6, 2019We are offering ASL stories and activities to all children and parents. The story will be signed by a Deaf individual and activities will follow. Snacks will be offered by Outreach/SLAD, and drinks will be sold in the clubhouse.
March 2: "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus"
April 6: "Rabbits & Raindrops"
May 4: "Red: A Crayon's Story"
June 1: "Dinosaur Farm"
July 6: "Giraffes Can't Dance"
August 3: "School Bus"Co-sponsored by Southern Lakes Association of the Deaf.
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Allies in Deafhood, Delavan Allies in Deafhood, Delavan
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April 18, 2019This workshop is open to all who are interested in learning how to become a better ally for the Deaf Community. This workshop includes content on the differences between deafness vs. Deafhood, why we use application of “colonialism” in the understanding of our individual and collective experience/history, an expanded definition of Audism, and what the Five Dimensions of Deaf people are.
All access to communication will be provided.
CEUs: .3 CEUs available.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie L. Eldred, Deaf Mentor Program Coordinator, bonnie.eldred@wesp-dhh.wi.gov or 262-725-0252 -
Allies in Deafhood, Fond du Lac Allies in Deafhood, Fond du Lac
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April 20, 2019This workshop is open to all who are interested in learning how to become a better ally for the Deaf Community. This workshop includes content on the differences between deafness vs. Deafhood, why we use application of “colonialism” in the understanding of our individual and collective experience/history, an expanded definition of Audism, and what the Five Dimensions of Deaf people are.
All access to communication will be provided.
CEUs: .3 CEUs available.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie L. Eldred, Deaf Mentor Program Coordinator, bonnie.eldred@wesp-dhh.wi.gov or 262-725-0252 -
WDBTAP Family Day WDBTAP Family Day
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April 27, 2019For all families that have a child currently registered with WDBTAP. Join us at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours for a day of learning, networking and fun!
9:00 - 11:30: They’re the Professionals, but Parents are the Experts! Margaret Gilbride
JD, CT, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Transition,
Employment, and Aging & Disability at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities.
Join in an honest and candid conversation about the power of parental expertise and its role in informing the work of professionals in their children’s lives. The time together will be part celebration, part visioning and part strategizing.Lunch - provided
1:00 - 4:00: Zip Lining with the experts at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours
For those who wish to participate with a signed release. Hiking trails, outdoor games and bouncy house for those who choose to keep their feet on the ground.
Dinner - provided
Lodging
A block of hotel rooms has been held under WDBTAP at Comfort Suites, Lake Geneva WI. Please see the event registration form for additional details at: https://goo.gl/forms/dLzFFHBz4P42iIJ22
For additional information contact Jenny at 608-356-2023 or jennifer.hudson-stanek@wesp-dhh.wi.gov