Chelsea's Vocation

06/18/2026

Chelsea has her flag out in celebration of her grown children today, but she does her best to be an every day! 🌈♾️

What does June 18 mean to you? 💛

06/10/2026

Summer Break/ing News about the

06/04/2026

Let’s play a game. In the comments, tell us what support you use as a grownup that you need to function.

Chelsea goes first: My phone! Without the apps, I wouldn’t know what I was doing for any given day.

'We can probably reduce those supports now?'

'No.'

Em 🌈

06/04/2026

How are you leveraging AI in your learner’s education?

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: From the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education. Highlights in this document include:​
-Key Facts about AI and Good Ways to Use It
-Protection, Privacy, and Possible Problems When Using AI
-Positive and Productive Ways to Use AI in Dispute Resolution
Https://tinyurl.com/aw6wubeh

05/28/2026

The second bonus content podcast episode is live!

It might be , but this is fresh content from previous recordings with Trisha McCaffery Sacharski, Sxdni Small, and MJ Lamb.

Chelsea gives a nod to , asks Sxdni to clarify what it means to be "affirmed" autistic, and shares stories of disregard for tactile sensitivities.

Platform-specific links in comments. ⬇️

05/20/2026

Chelsea so enjoyed her time at Clarendon Avenue Elementary this morning! Much appreciation to their PTG for the support!

Peer is an important tool for prevention in inclusive school environments. Consider adding it to an learner’s IEP.

Check out the link to the related podcast episode in the comments. ⬇️

05/20/2026

Does this check out for you?

https://chatgpt.com/s/m_6a0d2001ab188191ad31d16d45e07ad6

Take a look at what someone created with ChatGPT.

05/15/2026

📣 Upcoming Virtual Learning Session

🕠 Tuesday, May 19 | 5:30 PM
💻 Virtual Event

We invite you to join us for Introduction to Children’s Long-Term Support Program, an informative session for families of younger children interested in learning more about the Children’s Long-Term Support Program (CLTS).

Topics will include:
✔️ The CLTS screening process
✔️ The role of Support and Service Coordinators
✔️ How families can get the most out of CLTS
✔️ Family experiences navigating the program

This event is hosted in partnership with Nurture Network of Southeast WI Families.

We welcome families, caregivers, and anyone supporting young children to join us for this helpful conversation!

Register for this free event today [link in the comments]. 👇

05/14/2026

Rates of bullying among American youth have been alarmingly consistent, but for children with developmental disabilities, the statistics are even worse. For autistic youth, 75% report bullying, and the emotional impact significantly increases $ui¢idal ideation.

In this episode, learn about
✅ the three federal laws that protect against disability harassment.
4️⃣ types of bullying – physical, published, relational, and experimental – that autistic learners face.
📋 strategies and resources to help prevent and address these harmful behaviors.

🔗 Links to platforms below in comments.

05/13/2026

Chelsea is delighted to team up again with Laura Edwards to present a session on overcoming barriers to post-secondary education for neurodivergent learners!

Will they see you in Stevens Point, WI, on Thursday?

Family Voices of Wisconsin