University of Wisconsin–Madison

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May 2026 Caregiver Perspective in Transition to Adulthood

Introduction of the WAuTD Project and sharing what we have learned so far about moving into adult systems and into adulthood. Shared and gathered feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Formed three sub-committees to help inform the project.

Growing up: Moving from Teen to Adult

Introduction of the WAuTD Project and sharing what we have learned so far about moving into adult systems and into adulthood. Shared and gathered feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Formed three sub-committees to help inform the project.

December 2025 Coalition Kickoff

Introduction of the WAuTD Project and sharing what we have learned so far about moving into adult systems and into adulthood. Shared and gathered feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Formed three sub-committees to help inform the project.

December 2024 Lessons Learned Webinars

Family Engagement in Transition System Change Efforts: For those working with families of teens with disabilities or health care needs to learn about and discuss ideas on meaningfully engaging with parents to improves systems of care; With Family Voices of Wisconsin

Integrating Transition & Early College Awareness: Successes and lessons learned from hosting a middle school college day; With University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Inclusive Transition, Education and Employment (CITEE)

December 2024 Coalition Meeting

WI’s Peer Mentoring Program piloted by BPDD, Aptiv, ODC, People First and the Waisman Center

October 2024 Coalition Meeting

Reviewing the newly released Life Course Nexus Health Care Transition Toolkit and the why and how of co-creating transition materials with youth with disabilities and their family members

July 2024 Coalition Meeting

Strategies for expanding Customized Self Employment as an option for youth with disabilities

July 2024 Coalition Meeting

ODC’s Customized Self-Employment Pilot program

May 2024 Coalition Meeting

How the Criminal Justice System Can Affect Healthcare Transition for Youth: Family Voices and The Arc National Center on Criminal Justice & Disability’s survey

January 2024 Coalition Meeting

During January’s meeting, we were lucky to highlight two bright spots on employment in Wisconsin: youth visual resumes and Act 178 Youth Competitive Employment Strategies updates.