A large print, text-only version of the IRIS Handbook has been posted on the Handbooks and Forms page.

If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply — but time is running out. The deadline for applying during the general enrollment period is March 31. If you miss the deadline, you may have to wait until 2013 to apply.

Medicare Part B covers some medical expenses not covered by Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), such as doctors’ fees, outpatient hospital visits, and other medical supplies…

The ninth annual Wisconsin Transition Conference will be in the Wisconsin Dells on February 9-10. This conference targets youth who are transitioning from high school to adulthood. People who work with and support these young people are invited to attend as well. The Wisconsin Transition Conference includes a variety of experts on transition related topics such as employment, youth empowerment, self-determination, assessments, planning, and technology. Attendees will engage in numerous…

Now that 2012 is here, it is a good time to make sure that you are using the most up-to-date IRIS forms.

All forms for IRIS Participants and guardians are available on the IRIS website on the Handbooks and Forms page. New or updated forms are added to the IRIS website as soon as they become available.…