NEW Virtual Skills Training Academy

DSAW is offering a NEW Virtual Skills Training Academy! This virtual course can be taken on its own or supplemented with the in-person Skills Training Academy that will be hosted at DSAW’s State Headquarters in West Allis. DSAW will be implementing curriculum developed by the Center for Independent Futures out of Evanston, IL. The Skills Training Academy will support individuals with disabilities to build needed skills in 8 key areas and to achieve their dreams.

Virtual Skills Training Academy runs from June 14th through August 27th.

There are two virtual offerings that run at different times on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We offer Connections from 11am-12pm and Advocating for Yourself from 3pm-4pm. You can sign up for both or one or the other.

Questions about our Virtual Skills Training Academy? Contact Lilly, Program Manager, at lillyv@dsawfamilyservices.org.

Advocating for Yourself

Tuesday/Thursday 3 PM - 4 PM

Participants will learn active ways to be an engaged self-advocate and citizen within their community. This course covers rights, volunteering, voting, obeying the law, and safe police interactions. Participants will develop critical thinking skills around choice, decision-making, and problem-solving.