UW Oshkosh Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training-CCDET

10/20/2026

📣 We’re Exhibiting at FOCUS 2026!

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) is excited to be part of FOCUS 2026, November 18–19!

Stop by our booth to meet our team and learn more about the training opportunities and resources we offer to support Wisconsin’s long-term care providers and caregivers.

We look forward to connecting with you, sharing resources, and answering your questions!

📅 November 18–19, 2026

🔗 Explore our caregiver training opportunities and resources: https://www.uwosh.edu/ccdet/caregiver-home/

10/20/2026

📣 FREE Event: Children, Youth & Young Adult Caregivers
Young people can be caregivers, too. 💗 Join UW–Madison for a special Knowledge Exchange Series event exploring the experiences, challenges, and joys of children, youth, and young adults who provide care.

🎬 Interprofessional documentary screening
💬 Panel discussion with students, caregivers & community members
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Signe Skott Cooper Hall, UW–Madison
🎟️ FREE!

A great opportunity to learn more about the often-unrecognized caregiving roles young people take on within their families and communities.
👉 Registration and additional information are available through the QR code or link on the flyer or by using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOeXLv8wG4D1JzZ_Jxlab91KErit_DezG88RTu2_Zc9278fg/viewform

09/22/2026

We are honored to be hosting a FREE Caregiver Appreciation event the afternoon of Wednesday, October 28th at the beautiful Olbrich Gardens.

The afternoon will consist of opportunities to network with other caregivers over refreshments, get local resources, and hear from Kristy Kuecken (She/Her/Hers) MA, SAC, RYT200, SEP-IT, Certified TRE Provider during her keynote presentation titled: “The Gift of Receiving.”

You will have several time options to choose from for a guided tour of the outdoor gardens (before or after speakers).

After the keynote, we will have a session that focuses on the arts, conducted by Arts for All.

The day will conclude with a performance by a local musical group, where all attendees (respite included) will be invited to enjoy and sing along.

Onsite respite is available from 1:30-4:30 with advance registration and will include activities planned and led by students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Madison College.

Website: Breathe, Bloom & Belong: A Caregiver Appreciation Event | Dane ADRC https://www.daneadrc.org/Event/Detail/2896

Registration: https://countyofdane.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YV398wAkVoyMn4

09/21/2026

Looking for a simple way to add color, encouragement and meaningful reminders to your caregiver training space?

Explore our Training Add-Ons:

🖨️ Five downloadable posters featuring important themes such as prevention, knowing the client, seeking support and promoting quality care

🎥 A brief Caregiver Tribute Video that reinforces misconduct prevention while recognizing the hard work and dedication caregivers demonstrate every day

Use these resources to complement classroom training, start a conversation or show caregivers how much their work matters.

Explore the resources:

Home Events Register Caregiver On-Demand Training Training Materials Training Resources Citation Related Topics Caregiver QuicklinksCCDET Homepage CCDET Project Staff Cancellation Policy Continuing Education Options Hear From Those Who Care Project Partner DHS Division of Quality Assurance Terms of....

09/21/2026

📣 Free Webinar for Professionals: Dementia Friendly Tools for Students & Community Groups

The Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network is offering a free one-hour webinar for professionals working with students, community groups, and people impacted by dementia.

📅 Thursday, September 24 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Presenters Sarah Endicott, DNP, APNP, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC, and Diane Farsetta, PhD will cover practical communication strategies, role-play scenarios to build understanding and skills, and dementia-friendly resources.

🔗 Register for the free webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gwd-SQhkT5Cvozry63sIEA #/registration

Please share with professionals, educators, dementia-friendly advocates, Aging Network partners, and other community-facing staff who may benefit.

09/20/2026

Register for October 🍁 workshops today!

https://www.uwosh.edu/ccdet/caregiver-register/

09/14/2026

Register for October workshops today!
https://www.uwosh.edu/ccdet/caregiver-register/

Date Workshop
Oct 13 5 Steps to Caregiver Background Checks
Oct 15 Mastering Past Noncompliance
Oct 20 Setting Your Training Course
Oct 21 Ready, Set, Train – Caregiver Continuing Education
Oct 27 Rules of the Road

Home Events Register Caregiver On-Demand Training Training Materials Training Resources Citation Related Topics Caregiver QuicklinksCCDET Homepage CCDET Project Staff Cancellation Policy Continuing Education Options Hear From Those Who Care Project Partner DHS Division of Quality Assurance Terms of....

09/08/2026

Today is 988 Day in Wisconsin. 💙

You don’t have to be at your breaking point to reach out. Whether you’re struggling with mental health, substance use, grief, anxiety, loneliness, or simply need someone to listen - your reason is reason enough.

The 988 Wisconsin Lifeline offers free, confidential, judgment-free support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

📞 Call 988
📱 Text 988
💻 Chat online https://chat.988lifeline.org/

You can contact 988 for yourself or because you’re concerned about someone you love. Please save the number and share it. You never know who may need to see it today. ❤️

Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/crisis/988.htm
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.