For October’s Bright Spot webinar, Kaitlin Ferrick presented on Wisconsin’s Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five (PDG B-5) Renewal Grant. The grant aims to increase access to high-quality, affordable, local early care and education opportunities in Wisconsin. The PDG B-5 Renewal Grant is based on the strategic plan developed by the Department of Children & …
On Tuesday, September 12th, Tracey Stanislawski and Colleen Kickbush from Vision Forward presented September’s Bright Spot webinar. Vision Forward is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on an initiative to implement functional vision screenings in Birth to 3 programs. The goals of the initiative are to increase identification and access to services to …
On Tuesday, August 22nd, Geeta Wadhwani discussed the Children Health Alliance’s food security initiative. This initiative brings health and food systems together (in Milwaukee) to build strong relationships in order to increase access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – Connie Stevens presented on the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Parents Reaching Out program and the expansion of family-to-family support at the Waisman Center. Parents Reaching Out focuses on supporting parents of children newly identified as deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf plus. Parents Reaching Out provides a connection to a seasoned …
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 – We heard from the Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities (CoP ASD/DD). This group brings together diverse stakeholders from across the state to: learn together; exchange information, opinions, and resources; engage in partnerships and collaborative efforts. The CoP ASD/DD has been together since 2009 and …
Monday, April 24, 2023 – Judy Endow, Sharon Hammer, and Lisa Hoeme discussed their virtual training , “Mental Health Therapy with the Autistic Client.” This training, provided by the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin, is designed specifically for clinicians to build their knowledge, skills, and confidence in providing therapy to autistic clients within the mental …
Friday, February 24, 2023 – Kris Barnekow, Wisconsin’s Act Early Ambassador, provided updates on the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. materials.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Shy McElroy presented on lead poisoning prevention efforts in Milwaukee. Shy works for the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities as a community organizer for the Coalition on Lead Emergency (COLE). In this role she does outreach and education on lead poisoning. Since lead poisoning is a cause of …
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 – Latino families of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) often face additional systemic, cultural and linguistic barriers that limit their ability to access supportive services and resources. Culturally and linguistically appropriate solutions are needed to help reduce health disparities in this at-risk population. Padres e Hijos en Acción, in …
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 – At September’s Bright Spot Webinar, Kris Barnekow and Erika Brigham described how community connectors engage families in developmental monitoring using “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials. Due to significant technical difficulties during the live webinar, we re-recorded Kris and Erika’s presentation at a later date. However, an excerpt of the …
