Join us for this free educational webinar with Melanie Kretschmer from Family Voices of Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 10th, at 6:30 PM. For children with disabilities, practicing choice-making is especially important because it can lead to a more self-determined life as an adult. This means an adult with connections to their community, a sense of empowerment, and a sense of safety because they know their opinions matter. This session has tips and tools for everything you need to start practicing choice-making with your child.
Melanie Kretschmer, Community Engagement Specialist, Family Voices of Wisconsin. Melanie joined Family Voices in spring 2026, bringing a blend of professional expertise and lived experience to her advocacy. She holds a degree in health science with certifications in mental health, seizure first aid, and opioid-impacted family support, along with a background in facilitation that supports her work guiding individuals and groups through education and support initiatives.
She is a dedicated advocate for children and families navigating complex care systems, with a particular commitment to those in rural communities who often face additional barriers to access and services. As the mother of two children—one with complex medical needs, including neonatal stroke, hemiplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and intellectual disability—Melanie brings a deeply informed and compassionate perspective to her work.
Beyond her role at Family Voices, Melanie remains actively engaged in her community through service on several boards, as an Ambassador for the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin, and in her role as a volunteer Girl Scout leader, continuing her commitment to advocacy, awareness, and meaningful systems change.
A link to the join the webinar will be sent out to all registered attendees 24 hours in advance.
Registration opens on September 10th, 2026 and closes November 9th, 2026.
