YiPPE (Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment)
YIPPE is FREE to families!
An opportunity for youth with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, and their parents to learn about the transition process in a unique way while building real life skills in the areas of employment, education, living, and health!
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2024/25 Dates
October 18 & 19, 2024
November 8 & 9, 2024
January 10 & 11, 2025
February 21 & 22, 2025
March 21 & 22, 2025
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Location
Sonesta Milwaukee West Hotel
104999 W. Innovation Dr.
Milwaukee, WI
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Times
YiPPE starts at 5:30 pm on Friday and ends at 3:30 pm
on Saturday.
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Other Details
Families MUST attend all sessions.
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Registration, food, overnight stay and resources are free to families.
YiPPE helps youth
YiPPE helps parents
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make their own decisions
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get involved in their school/community
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speak up for themselves
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prepare for college/work
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meet other youth
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plan for life after high school
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learn about valuable resources and adult services
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become part of a network of parents who have youth with disabilities
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explore ways to share this information with other families
Testimonial
What Parents Are Saying
“I cannot tell you what an impact YiPPE had on our entire family. My son has gained some wonderful friends, and we have a few families that we have become close to. It is wonderful!”