Wisconsin Agencies/Org
Bureau of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Department of Family Services)
http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/sensory/
BDHH's mission is to ensure that the variety of life's choices and equal opportunities are available to all deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people. In carrying out our mission, we provide leadership, information and assistance, education, and prevention through:
collaboration with customers and agencies leading to informed supportive community environments
community outreach and educational efforts
promotion of the utilization of qualified interpreters
Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program
http://psc.wi.gov/consumer/telecom/tepp/ind_tepp.htm
Division of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin offers vouchers of up to $800 to pay for telecommunication equipment.
Wisconsin American Sign Language Teachers Association
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
The Mission of the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative is to ensure that every child in Wisconsin who needs assistive technology (AT) will have equal and timely access to an appropriate evaluation and the provision and implementation of any needed AT devices and services. A primary goal is to improve the outcomes and results for children and youth with disabilities through the use of assistive technology to access school programs and curriculum. The project is designed to increase the capacity of school districts to provide assistive technology services by making training and technical assistance available to teachers, therapists, administrators and parents throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Program
http://www.wistech.state.wi.us/
If you are looking for resources or information on assistive technology, WisTech may be able to help. People with disabilities, their families, service providers and other members of the community can access WisTech for information on selecting, funding, installing and using assistive technology.
Wisconsin Deaf Sports Club
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond. The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
Wisconsin Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System
Wisconsin
Telecommunicators, Inc.
The objectives of this Non-profit corporation shall be: To function as a state organization for information on teletypewriters and other communication devices for use by deaf and other interested persons.
Non-Deaf
Disability related information
Center
for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin, Inc.
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The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW) advocates for the full participation in society of all persons with disabilities. Our goal is empowering individuals to exercise choices to maintain or increase their independence. Our strategy is providing consumer-driven services at no cost to persons with disabilities in Western Wisconsin.
Independence
First
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IndependenceFirst is a non-residential Independent Living Center operated by a staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities. The staff and board's firsthand experience with disabilities provides a unique base of expertise for effectively accessing, consulting and providing services to individuals with disabilities and others in the metro Milwaukee area.
Independent
Living Center, Great Rivers
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As an Independent Living Center, Great Rivers offers the following CORE services: Information and Referral; Advocacy; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Supports.
Midstate
Independent Living Consultants
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MILC... is a private non-profit agency serving persons with disabilities. As an advocate of consumer choice and consumer control, MILC is committed to upholding the rights of people with disabilities and to assist their efforts to achieve independence. MILC is operated by a staff and board composed primarily of people with disabilities. We help make independent living a reality for persons with disabilies.
Options
for Independent Living, Inc.
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Options for Independent Living, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community through advocacy, the provision of information, education, technology and related services.
Wisconsin
Coalition for Advocacy
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All persons with disabilities and their families shall be empowered to exercise and enjoy the full extent of their rights and to pursue the greatest possible quality of life.
Wisconsin
Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support
(Wisconsin FACETS)
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Providing opportunities to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. We were founded in 1995 by parents who believed that parents are the best advocates for their children.
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