WI FACETS

Join the event on OCTOBER 13, 2026 at 11 am -
Disability and Aging Advocates to Hold Forum on Issues that
Candidates for Governor Don’t Plan to Debate.

The forum is co-sponsored by the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations and the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN). Together, these coalitions include more than 30 organizations and advocates.

https://www.survivalcoalitionwi.org/index.php/2026/updates/disability-and-aging-advocates-to-hold-forum-on-issues-candidates-for-governor-dont-plan-to-debate/

MADISON – Half of Wisconsin residents are family caregivers, older adults, or people with disabilities. Despite the struggles families face in providing care for their loved ones and increasing barriers to people getting the care they need to live, the October 22 governor’s debate won’t include questions about these pressing issues that affect millions of people across the state.

Members of the public can view the event live on Facebook and YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinBPDD
https://www.youtube.com/

www.survivalcoalitionwi.org

IEP reevaluations don’t have to be confusing! Join us for a practical 30-minute overview designed to help families better understand the process.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/yhnmmw5b

Help your child build the confidence and skills to advocate for what they need at school and in the community. Learn directly from self-advocate and longtime AAC communicator Mike Hipple, who shares practical tools and lived experience.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/mvcdd4x4

Your perspective matters! Discover tips for sharing your viewpoint and working effectively with others to support children and your community.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/mr39ayes

Join us to discover how neurodivergent and twice-exceptional learners’ needs can change across settings and how families can advocate for meaningful support.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/4u279u4e

Join us for a powerful webinar led by self-advocate and longtime AAC communicator Mike Hipple drawing on 20 years of personal AAC experience and years of advocacy. Register: https://tinyurl.com/mvcdd4x4

What a great week in Milwaukee! WI FACETS brought together Parent Centers from 16 states to connect and strengthen our collective impact for children with disabilities and their families. Thank you for making our regional conference a success!

Strengthen your advocacy with a neuro-affirming approach. Learn language and strategies to communicate your child’s strengths, needs, and accommodations effectively. Register: https://tinyurl.com/4u279u4e