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Access to Independence, Inc. is a non-profit, consumer controlled Independent Living Center (ILC) that provides advocacy, resources, and services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in Dane, Columbia, Green, and Dodge counties in south-central Wisconsin. ILC's are a nationwide network of consumer controlled disability resource centers, where the majority of board and staff are people with disabilities. Through our Independent Living (IL) Philosophy, we help people develop the tools and skills to make informed choice for themselves and work to increase the choices available to people with disabilities. We are a part of a network of centers across the nation and one of the eight centers in Wisconsin. All centers share the Independent Living Philosophy and focus on providing specific services that help people with disabilities live as independently as they choose.
Services:Information and ReferralAvailable to any individual in the community who has a disability related question, concern or needAdvocacyACCESS works to assist individuals to communicate their needs to obtain services and support.Peer SupportStaff and trained volunteers with disabilities assist consumers with reaching independent living goals.Skills TrainingIndividualized and group training in many skill areasTransition ServicesSpecialized help in areas of community and post secondary transitionYouth ServicesAccess provides a wide variety of classes and services specifically for youth 18 and underAssistive TechnologyOver 1,000 devices can be tried, and many can by borrowed, free of charge for up to three weeksAssessibility AssessmentHome safety, workplace accessibility, and ADA compliance assessments to improve physical and programmatic accessibility.
We help families understand their child’s educational rights and make sure they get the support they need at school. Our services include reviewing IEPs or 504 Plans, attending school meetings, and guiding parents through every step of the special education process.
The ADRC in Lafayette County is part of a four county consortium including the counties of Grant, Green, Iowa and Lafayette. The ADRC provides services for older adults, adults with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse. The ADRC provides a single point of entry to Long Term Care Services and Information and Assistance to residents in these counties. The resource centers are the first place to go to get accurate, unbiased information to help people understand the various long term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits and serves as the access point for publicly-funded long term care.
The ADRC in Lafayette County is part of a four county consortium including the counties of Grant, Green, Iowa and Lafayette. The ADRC provides services for older adults, adults with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse. The ADRC provides a single point of entry to Long Term Care Services and Information and Assistance to residents in these counties. The resource centers are the first place to go to get accurate, unbiased information to help people understand the various long term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits and serves as the access point for publicly-funded long term care.
Aiming for Acceptance is a non-profit organization started by a group of rural community members wanting to help establish therapies, services, and support to those living with or serving those either on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) or with Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) in rural southwest Wisconsin
The Autism Housing Network believes that the nation has an immense housing crisis facing individuals on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On this new, updated site, we are showing many types of living environments – some exist and others are being developed – to help individuals, families and communities innovate to address increased choice and increased numbers of person-centered living options.
We provide support, education and advocacy to individuals with Autism, their families and the community in south central and south western WI.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of all who are impacted by autism by providing information, resources and support, while raising awareness and acceptance in our community. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN is a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community. We fight for disability rights. We work to make sure autistic people are included in policy-making, so that laws and policies meet our community’s needs. We work to support all forms of self-advocacy and to change the way people think about autism. Our members and supporters include autistic adults and youth, cross-disability advocates, and non-autistic family members, professionals, educators, and friends.
AWN is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization with a mission to provide community, support and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary and genderqueer people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all others of marginalized genders.
This guide will help our trans and autistic community members know better what to expect whengoing to doctors or hospitals, understand rights and responsibilities, and strategize for safetyplanning, effective communication, accommodations, and more.