Special Education Workshop (Virtual)

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Summer Success: Keeping Academic & Life Skills Strong Summer break is for fun and relaxation, but it doesn’t have to mean lost progress! This workshop will give parents and caregivers simple, effective ways to keep kids engaged in learning and building life skills all summer long. Discover practical strategies to reinforce academics, promote independence, and…

Event Series Work Group Meeting

ALAS Work Group Meeting

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Our work groups are small teams dedicated to turning ideas into action. These groups bring together board members, community stakeholders, and volunteers to focus on specific projects. Each group works toward clear goals, like creating new programs, improving advocacy efforts, or making resources more accessible for families with diverse abilities. By working together, we ensure…

Porch Play with Pink Umbrella

ALAS Office 540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for Porch Play, a fun and welcoming event for children ages 4-8 and their caregivers! Each session encourages creativity, confidence, and connection through storytelling, hands-on activities, and playful expression. Led by teaching artists from Pink Umbrella, who specialize in special education, inclusion, theater, and social-emotional learning, Porch Play offers a space where every…

Observance Day: Office Closure

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Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We join others across the country in celebrating this national holiday. It's a time to pause,…

Health & Wellness Workshop

ALAS Office 540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Filling Your Cup: Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers Parenting is a full-time job—and we know caregivers often put themselves last. This free Health and Wellness Workshop offers practical, everyday self-care…

Event Series Self-Advocate Leadership Institute

Self-Advocate Leadership Institute

ALAS Office 540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The ALAS Self-Advocate Leadership Institute empowers Spanish-speaking self-advocates aged 16–26 with developmental disabilities. Over the course of three interactive weeks, participants will: ✅ Week 1: Build self-awareness, discover personal strengths,…

Blue Lotus- Fun in the Sun!

Blue Lotus Center 5501 Co Hwy M, West Bend, WI, United States

Blue Lotus – Fun in the Sun! Spend a joyful day outdoors at Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center, where families facing life’s challenges can relax, connect, and explore. From…