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 Referral
Available to any individual in the community who has a disability related question, concern or need
Advocacy
ACCESS works to assist individuals to communicate their needs to obtain services and support.
Peer Support
Staff and trained volunteers with disabilities assist consumers with reaching independent living goals.
Skills Training
Individualized and group training in many skill areas
Transition Services
Specialized help in areas of community and post secondary transition
Youth Services
Access provides a wide variety of classes and services specifically for youth 18 and under
Assistive Technology
Over 1,000 devices can be tried, and many can by borrowed, free of charge for up to three weeks
Assessibility Assessment
Home safety, workplace accessibility, and ADA compliance assessments to improve physical and programmatic accessibility.
ACT offers a wide variety of ABA service options to meet the needs of your family. Our program is as unique as your child. With both intensive and non-intensive in-home ABA therapy, our goal is for your child to learn and thrive in treatment and to enjoy the therapeutic process.
Early Intervention Autism Behavioral Therapy
Ongoing Autism Behavioral Therapy
Ongoing Intensive and Non-Intensive Adult Services including therapy, community, and employment support
Diagnostic and Assessment Services (Insurance Only)
Social Skills Groups
Recreational Groups
School Consultation Services
Note: ACT is not in-network with Medicaid for Diagnostic Evaluations.
Verona, WI 53593
Associated Health Care Partners provides paraprofessional services to clients within their place of residence thereby assisting them to realize their highest level of independence and quality of life.
To provide quality care/service to residents by staff members who recognize the value of the aged and disabled.
Adaptive Alliance participants volunteer in the community at Beloit Meals on Wheels, Caritas, and Soup Kitchens. We focus both on functional skills and work skills such as clerical, cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
Participants practice stress management with crafts and adaptive painting while enjoying social outings such as swimming, music in the park, and SMILES.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Miami, FL 33131
The CLTS Waiver was established in 2003 to help families support their children with severe disabilities within their homes. Wisconsin has three CLTS Waivers for children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and severe emotional disturbances. The CLTS Waivers are funded through Medicaid and local funding. They are known as Medicaid Waivers because the federal government “waived” certain regulations so that Medicaid dollars can pay for services in the community. Funding can be used to support a range of different services based on an assessment of the needs of the child and his or her family.
505 Broadway Street, 4th Floor
Baraboo, WI 53913
The Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program helps children with disabilities and their families through supports and services that help children grow and live their best lives. This is a Medicaid Wavier program that funds services for kids with disabilities. A waiver lets states use Medicaid to fund additional non-medical services and supports not normally offered. The CLTS Program aims to keep kids at home instead of at an institution. The Children’s Long Term Support Program helps children with disabilities and their families through supports and services that help children grow and live their best lives in their home and community. These supports and services help the child and family reach their goals.
Monroe, WI 53566
This free, online, anonymous tool is here to help you navigate resources for a child you care about who has mental or behavioral health concerns.
We provide community mental health and day service programs for Rock County and the surrounding areas. Our day program starts at 4th grade and goes up until age 30 to help ease the transition phase of young adulthood and being able to stay with the same familiar faces. We focus on our communities and building relationships!
For 4th-8th grade we offer after-school programming during the school year and a day camp during the summer Monday-Friday. For 9-12th grade offer Saturday day camp during the school year, and 2-four hour evening programs during the summer. For 18-30 year old young adults we offer community-based day service programming Monday-Friday during the school year, and Saturday programming during the summer.
(CLTS) Waiver Program and Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP) are designed to support the needs of families that have a child/children with severe developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities. The purpose of these programs is to assist families in meeting the needs of their children within their home and community.
Richland Center, WI 54581