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In this issue:
- Milwaukee Brewers Tickets
- Teen X Wisconsin State Fair Tickets
- Special Needs Saturday at the Milwaukee Public Museum
- Variety Summer Picnic
- Save the Date for Upcoming Future Program Events
- More Community Events & Info
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Milwaukee Brewers Tickets
Wednesday, June 21st @ 7:10 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
 Tickets are free for families of children with physical disabilities.
Limited wheelchair seats available.
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Teen X Wisconsin State Fair Tickets
 August 3rd-13th
Variety teens - bring a friend to hang out at the Wisconsin State Fair!
This is a free event for teens with a physical disability, and their peers, age 13-18. Transportation, food and any fair purchases are not included.
 A maximum of three (3) tickets will be given per teen - one for the Variety teen, one for a teen friend, and one for an adult caregiver (if necessary).
PLEASE NOTE: These tickets may be used any day of the fair 8/3 - 8/13
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Special Needs Saturday
at the Milwaukee Public Museum 
Saturday, June 10th
RSVP line: 414-203-1938
Choice of two sessions: 10:00-11:30 a.m. OR 1:30-3:00 p.m.
What will happen to your child when you are no longer around to take care of them? How does the ABLE Act of 2014 impact their future? This session will help families plan for the financial future of their child(ren), or other dependents, with special needs. Learn how to maintain eligibility for government benefits while meeting the needs for a lifetime of care and quality of life issues. This presentation will cover estate planning, guardianship, wills and trusts, and letters on intent.
While the parent(s) are attending the session, the rest of the family (the other parent or caregiver) will receive complimentary admission. (Complimentary admission limited to first 150 people.) Light refreshments will be served.
Compliments of:
Variety - the Children's Charity of Wisconsin and Special Needs Planning, LLC
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 Variety Summer Picnic!
Saturday, August 12th
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center
Enjoy swimming, games, crafts, picnic and more!
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Save the Date for Upcoming Future Program Events
Halloween Costume Dance
Saturday, October 21st
Stay tuned for details!
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The following are not sponsored by Variety
but are provided for your information:
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Powered by American Family Insurance
Join Marcus Theatres Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10AM, June 11 - August 16 to view your favorite family flicks for just $3.00! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® location!
SCHEDULES:
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June 11-12, 14: The Secret Life of Pets
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June 18-19, 21: Rock Dog
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June 25-26, 28: Sing
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July 2-3, 5: A Dog's Purpose
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July 9-10, 12: The Lego Batman Movie
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July 16-17, 19: Trolls
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July 23-24, 26: Monster Trucks
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July 30-31, Aug 2: Curious George
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August 6-7, 9: Storks
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August 13-14, 16: Smurfs: The Lost Village
Get free admission by contacting your local American Family Insurance agent. Click here for more information and to see a list of participating theatres. Click here to download the 2017 Kids Dream Scheduled Dates flyer.
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10 Tips for Special Needs Siblings
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Adaptive Sportsmen Inc.
Adaptive Sportsmen Inc. provides recreational opportunities for physically challenged people. Check out their calendar of events which includes fishing, ATV ride, archery shoot, picnic, clay shoot, deer hunt, and more!
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Team Up! For Fun Day Camp 
Looking for a day camp for your child? Check out the Team Up for Fun! Day Camp, a day camp designed for children with physical challenges ages 4 to 17, and their siblings! This special camp is offered by Team Up! with Families. Learn more at
http://www.teamupwithfamilies.org/.
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Miracle League of Milwaukee
 The Miracle League of Milwaukee is an organized baseball league for children, ages 4-19, with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Special-needs kids dress in uniforms, make plays in the field and round the bases, just like their peers in standard little leagues.
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Access Mobility Vans
 Access Mobility offers:
- Mobility Vans and Vehicle Modifications
- A wide selection of wheelchair vans
- Custom ordering to your needs and specifications
- New and pre-owned vans
- BRUNO lifts
- Vehicle mobility modifications
- Turning automotive seating
- Lowered floor mini vans
- More!
For more information, call toll-free 844-945-4387.
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UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation
Does your child qualify for up to $10,000 in medical grants?
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is a charitable organization that provides medical grants to help children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their family's commercial health insurance plan. Families may receive up to $5,000 annually per child and do not need to have insurance through UnitedHealthcare to be eligible.
The funds help pay for medical treatment, services or equipment such as surgeries, counseling, prescription medications, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses, hearing aids and physical, occupational and speech therapies.
To apply or learn more, visit UHCCF.org.
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Summer Fun Days at Zachariah's Acres
 Your family is invited to experience Summer at Zachariah's Acres. This free event is exclusively for children with special needs and their families.
- Summer Fun Picnic
- Summer Fun in the Berry Patch
- Summer Fun on the Water
- Summer Fun in the Garden
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Feeding Wisconsin
Can your family benefit from FoodShare, a federal program that provides assistance with purchasing groceries? Applying for FoodShare is easy. Call the toll-free confidential FoodShare helpline at 1-877-366-3635.
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Kids Bowl Free for the Summer
This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children 18 years and younger receive a voucher for
2 free games a day, all summer long!
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Blue Lotus Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day
Wednesday, June 14th
Saturday, July 8th
Wednesday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Blue Lotus is offering a special day just for your child with special needs and you. Enjoy time away from life's daily challenges.
Besides a great day in the country, this day will help establish a new
level of communication and bonding through outdoor activities.
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Katy's Kloset
Are you in need of medical equipment? Consider checking out Katy's Kloset!
 Katy's Kloset is a nonprofit lending library that accepts donations of good, used durable medical equipment for children and adults. This equipment can then be borrowed at no charge by those in need. Recipients may keep this equipment for as long as needed, and are asked to return it promptly when no longer needed, so it can be recycled again and put to good use.
Katy's Kloset also accepts donation of medical supplies such as unexpired formula, feeding bags and extensions, incontinence supplies, Chux, wound care items, gauze, tape, etc. Those visiting Katy's Kloset may take these supplies if they have a need for them.
Other items that may be found at Katy's Kloset include nebulizers, blood pressure machines, diabetic supplies, compression stockings, Ace bandages, Cpap machines and much more. The supply available is dependent on donations of these items.
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Facebook Parent Support Groups to Check Out
Warrior Parents of Wisconsin
"A support group for parents with special needs kids (young and g
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rown) in Wisconsin. A forum to discuss therapies, diets, school,homeschool, IEP's, waivers, social activities, health matters, programs, guardianships or whatever else goes along with it- venting too!!"
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Handy NEWS & NOTES
Highlights include:
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
FREE Days
Summer Sailing
New Dental Clinic Makes Care Accessible
And more!
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roadscope Respite & Recreation Clubs
Respite and Recreation Club (R&R club) is a drop-off evening of fun for any child with a disability birth to 21 and their siblings. This is a chance for parents to enjoy an evening out. The kids participate in arts & crafts, games, and other activities. The R&R clubs are run by Broadscope staff and volunteers from the community. Any family living in the 6 counties Broadscope serves can attend: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, and Racine.
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Milwaukee County has TONS of fun, free, family-friendly events. Check them out!
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Milwaukee Recreation-Therapeutic Recreation For Individuals with Disabilities
Milwaukee Recreation offers LOTS of activities for children and adults with disabilities. Get out there and have some fun!
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"Like" Variety's Page
Sometimes we receive a limited number of tickets to events such as festivals and sporting events. We post these opportunities on our Facebook page.
Want to connect with another parent who has a child with a physical disability? How about lots parents! Join the "Variety of Wisconsin Parents Group" on Facebook. This is a closed group, just for Variety parents!
Examples of topics that may be discussed include where to find a doctor, dealing with IEPs, community resources, and more. Parents may also use this group to set up play dates and other get togethers.
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