Resources
Workshops
PEN has a variety of workshops available at no cost, upon request for parent groups, professionals, and in-service training, etc. PIC personnel will also do presentations for service organizations, churches, civic groups and others. To schedule a workshop or presentation contact the PIC office toll-free (in Wyoming) 1(800)660-9742 or (307)684-2277. Contact your regional Outreach Parent Liaison for local information, presentations, and workshops.
Lending Library
PIC's extensive lending library of books, videos and audio tapes is available to parents and professionals. Resources on specific disabilities, education, parenting, behavior management, siblings, transition and various other disability issues are available. The only cost to those borrowing materials from the library is the return postage.
Links
- Parent Education Network www.wpen.net
- Deaf Association of Wyoming www.dawyoming.org
- Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc
A U.S Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs funded project that helps build the capacity of State Education Agencies and Lead Agencies in improving programs and services for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. - Parents as Teachers www.patnc.org
Develops curriculum, trains, and certifies parent educators to work with parents to provide them with parenting support and information on their developing child. - Protection & Advocacy www.wypanda.com
Provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legal based advocacy for special education and other civil rights. - UPLIFT www.upliftwy.org
Provides information for families of children with emotional, behavioral and mental disorders on a statewide basis. - Wyoming Children’s Action Alliance www.wykids.com
Provides education, advocacy and leadership that will improve and promote the well being of Wyoming’s children and families. - Wyoming Children's Access Network www.wycan.org
WyCAN provides educational seminars around the state on issues relating to co-parenting due to divorce or separation. - Wyoming Department of Education www.k12.wy.us
For a copy of the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards - State Standards http://www.k12.wy.us/SA/standards.asp - Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Division wdh.state.wy.us/DDD/index.html
Provides funding and guidance responsive to the needs of Wyoming people with developmental disabilities. - Wyoming Down Syndrome Association www.wydsa.org
Provides education, information and networking opportunities to families and caregivers of people with Down Syndrome. - The Wyoming Healthy Marriage Initiative www.WYFAMs.org
WHMI believes that strong and healthy marriages and families are our state's most important asset. They work to strengthen communities and families by offering marriage enrichment and parenting classes that teach the skills necessary for strong relationships. - Wyoming Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities ddcouncil.state.wy.us
Seeks and advocates for activities which promote self sufficiency, community involvement and educational opportunities for people with disabilities, their families and the Wyoming Community. - Wyoming Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf www.wyrid.org
- Developmental Preschools The following organizations provide services for children with disabilities ages birth through five. Some of the following preschools do not have websites. Links will be updated as they become available.
- Adult Service Providers The following organizations provide services to adults with disabilities in Wyoming.
