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 …
Bright Spot Webinar
Children Health Alliance’s Food Security Initiative
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, …
Wisconsin Sound Beginnings: Parents Reaching Out and Family-to-Family Support Model
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 …
Autism Community of Practice
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; …
“Mental Health Therapy with the Autistic Client” Virtual Training
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 …
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Materials Update
Friday, February 24, 2023 – Kris Barnekow, Wisconsin’s Act Early Ambassador, provided updates on the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. materials. View Recording
Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts in Milwaukee
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 …
Community Solutions for Health Equity for Latino Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs
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 …
A Community Connector Approach to Enhance Family Engaged developmental monitoring using “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” materials
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 …
SaferKids Program
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 – At April’s Bright Spot webinar, Michelle Schumacher, MSSW described the Waisman Center’s SaferKids Program. In partnership with the Safety Center at the American Family Children’s Hospital, the SaferKids Program helps …