Community Life Resources in Wisconsin

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Variety - The Children's Charity of Wisconsin

Provides life-enriching assistance to Wisconsin children with physical disabilities through several programs including Kids on the Go!, which pays for durable medical equipment for those with the greatest financial need and Future Kids Dream Experience Series, which provides educational and play experiences for children with physical disabilities.

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Accessibility Resources

Includes contacts and resources on Braille and transcription services as well as vocational rehabilitation offices and independent living centers throughout the state of Wisconsin.
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Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Winnebago County, WI

Learn about the community resources and supports available to residents of Winnebago County, WI. ADRCs offer services to persons with disabilities, older persons, as well as people who need long-term care and support and help with transportation. 

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Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.
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BlazeSports

Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin (BIAW)

Provides information and resources including education, prevention, advocacy and support services to individuals with brain injury and their families living in Wisconsin.
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Catholic Charities

Offers over 28 programs to families and individuals throughout the 11 counties within the Diocese of Madison. Services include several programs for people with developmental disabilities and aging services that include respite care, companion care and an elder mentor program.

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IndependenceFirst

A non-profit agency directed by, and for the benefit of, persons with disabilities, primarily serving the four county metropolitan Milwaukee area. Its mission is to effectively facilitate empowerment of individuals with disabilities.
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Independent Living Council of Wisconsin, Inc.

Promotes self-determination and first-class citizenship by advocating for policies, practices and attitudes which facilitate individual choice, integration and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
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Licenses & Permits for People with Disabilities

Information on a variety of hunting, fishing and recreational use permits designed to help people with disabilities enjoy the state's natural resources.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wisconsin

Helps improve the lives of people affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacy.
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Special Olympics Wisconsin

Provides sports training and competition for nearly 10,000 athletes with cognitive disabilities in 18 different sports year-round.
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Spinal Cord Injury Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

Provides numerous services including scholarships, peer counseling and a respite center.
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The Arc Wisconsin

Provides a variety of assistance to people with developmental and related disabilities and their families.
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United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin

Works for the independence, productivity and rights of citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Racine and Kenosha Counties. Provides assistance though employment services, respite care, and independent living programs and community.
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VSA of Wisconsin

Offers children and adults with disabilities arts programs in dance, drama, visual arts and music.
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Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities

Works to help people with developmental disabilities to be independent, productive and included in all facets of community life.
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Wisconsin Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities

Works to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to promote public awareness of the needs and abilities of people with disabilities.
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Wisconsin Independent Living Centers

Provide peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and person and systems advocacy.
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Wisconsin Paralyzed Veterans of America (WPVA)

Offers Veterans and all people with spinal cord injury or disease free, comprehensive benefits, disability rights and medical counseling, assistance in applying for VA benefits, and access to sports, recreational programs and other services.

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Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

Provides braille and recorded books and playback equipment for Wisconsin residents who for any physical reason cannot read normal print.
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