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Sauk Valley - Next Steps |
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The Next Steps Mission StatementPeople with disabilities and their families are empowered through access to information, and the development of advocacy skills. Individual lives are enhanced and self-esteem is increased by making informed choices. We, the Sauk Valley Next Steps Teaching Team, model advocacy and collaboration. As a catalyst for hope and change, we share information and resources, to promote an enlightened society, which nutures the dreams of all citizens. |
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WorkshopDates: To Be Announced. Please call SHS if interested in a topic. |
Workshops: #1 Transition: Making in in the real world. #2 Transition Plans: Roadmaps to the future. #3 Self-Advocacy and Supports: Keys to independence. #4 Moving On: Life in the community. #5 Getting Ready: Preparing for work while in school. #6 Planning Ahead: Future finances and supports |
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All workshops are held in the Sterling High School Library at 6pm. Call the Parent Center At Sterling High with your request. 1-815-625-6800 Ext. 1113 Purpose : Next Steps is a training and resource system, teaching parents and care-givers to plan and advocate for children and youth with disabilities. All team training has a career education foundation. Philosophy : Parent-professional consumer collaboration is the foundation for developing teams and teamwork. A collaborative initial team training and ongoing technical assistance system, promote maintenance of this philosophy in all program efforts. Next Steps team members are parents or family members, persons with disabilities, professionals in rehabilitation, education, social work and other human service disciplines. We are always looking for individuals who would like to join us in helping families and persons with disabilities access information and services. The Sauk Valley Next Steps team members at the current time are:
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