Important Date and Information What is it? The Family Health Forum is an initiative designed to engage families and their communities to broaden their knowledge of health and wellness as they relate to those with intellectual disabilities and families in general. The goal is to offer an environment where individuals can gain direct access to health information, resources, support and learn more about Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI). When, Where and How Much Does it Cost? The forum will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 beginning at 9:45 a.m.: Holiday House 2818 Meadow Lane Manitowoc, WI 54220 The forum is free and is made possible by a grant from Special Olympics International. Who Can Attend? The forum is designed for individuals of all ages with ID as well as their parents, siblings, guardians, and all individuals from the community. Limited spaces are available and will be reserved on a first-come, firstserved basis. How To Register To Register: Complete the attached registration form and e-mail or mail by April 4, 2014 to: Special Olympics Wisconsin Attn: Jenn Streator 2310 Crossroads Dr., Suite 1000 Madison, WI 53718 Questions: Please contact Jenn at (608) 442-5674 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Welcome The Family Health Forum is made possible by a grant from Special Olympics Incorporated. We would like to give a special welcome to our presenter and vendors who will be providing information, resources and support for the day:      Pam Malin, Disabilities Specialist; Owner/ Director of C.A.R.E.S. LLC Holiday House UW-Extension Manitowoc County Health Department Northeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Healthy Communities Project The Special Olympics Healthy Communities Project is a three-year initiative. It serves to raise awareness around the issue of health disparities facing people with ID, foster development focused on delivering care to people with ID, and ultimately create communities where Special Olympics athletes and others with ID have the same access to health and wellness resources and can attain the same level of good health as others. Family Health Forums are one initiative that provide athletes, coaches, and caregivers direct access to relevant healthcare information and resources. Family Health Forum Presentation Schedule Saturday, April 12, 2014 9:45-10:00 a.m. Registration 10-10:30 a.m. Welcome 10:30-11:30 a.m. Breakout 1 Parents: Health Fair Individuals with ID: Let’s Talk About...Healthy Relationships 11:30-12:15 p.m. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch (Free!) Breakout 2 Parents: Everybody Wants to be Loved Individuals with ID: Health Fair 1:20-1:45 p.m. Wrap Up Breakout 1 (Parents/guardians and individuals with ID attend separate sessions) Let’s Talk About...Relationships (for individuals with ID) Do you want one? How do you get one? How do you know it is a safe relationship? During this session we will talk about this and so much more. Breakout 2 Everybody Wants to be Loved: How do we support and protect people with disabilities in healthy relationships? (for parents/guardians) People with disabilities look for the same things in a relationship that you and I look for. We will explore the issues that arise when supporting and protecting people with disabilities in relationship choices. Health Fair Join us to visit health and wellness stations on:  Body Mass Index measurements and healthy weight management  The Spread the Word to End the Word® campaign  Pedestrian Safety  Blood Pressure Screening  Bone Density Screening and Education  Hand Hygiene Education  Nutrition  The UW-Extension Family Living Program  ….and more! Young Athletes™ Activity Center A Young Athletes Activity Center will be available for members in the community who would like to learn more about this inclusive play to grow program for children ages 2 to 7. If you’d like more information about this opportunity, please contact Krysten Kirsch ([email protected] or (262) 241-7786). SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org Family Health Forum Registration Form The registration deadline is April 4, 2014 or when the forum is full. Walk-ins are accepted but lunch may not be available. If you decide to come day of, please call the number below to ensure the Family Health Forum is still on. Lack of registrations may cause us to cancel the event. Mail or e-mail your registration materials to: Special Olympics Wisconsin OR [email protected] Attn: Jenn Streator (608) 442-5674 2310 Crossroads Dr., Suite 1000 Madison, WI 53718 Everyone attending this family health forum, including children, must be listed below and will receive a nametag at check-in. You must have a nametag in order to receive a meal. Please fill in all of the requested information. Copy this page if more space is needed. Please use the back of this form to tell us Full Name (First and Last): Family Member Individual with ID Military Member Other: ____________ Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: E-Mail: Telephone: Please check box if you will be joining us for lunch Home Cell Work Full Name (First and Last): Family Member Individual with ID Military Member Other: ____________ Mailing Address (if different than above): City, State, Zip: E-Mail: Telephone: Please check box if you will be joining us for lunch Home Cell Work Full Name (First and Last): Family Member Individual with ID Military Member Other: ____________ Mailing Address (if different than above): City, State, Zip: E-Mail: Please check box if you will be joining us for lunch Telephone: Home Cell Work