Familias Unidas con Niños con Necesidades Especiales (FUNNE) ofrece grupos de apoyo mensuales y reuniones educativas en español para familias con niños con necesidades especiales. Como un esfuerzo colaborativo de proveedores y organizaciones del área, FUNNE ofrece a las familias y cuidadores de niños que tienen una discapacidad las herramientas que necesitan para superar las barreras que enfrentan para obtener atención y apoyo para sus seres queridos. La educación proporciona la base necesaria para comprender y manejar mejor las necesidades de sus hijos. Las actividades del programa incluyen discusiones grupales, presentaciones de expertos y proveedores sobre recursos comunitarios y eventos sociales. Se proporciona cuidado de niños y los niños realizan actividades educativas divertidas mientras sus padres se reúnen.
Familias Unidas con Niños con Necesidades Especiales (FUNNE) offers monthly support groups and educational meetings in Spanish for families with children with special needs. As a collaborative effort of area providers and organizations, FUNNE offers families and caretakers of children who have a disability the tools they need to overcome the barriers they face in obtaining care and support for their loved ones. Education provides the foundation needed to understand and best handle their child’s needs. Program activities include group discussions, presentations by experts and providers on community resources, and social events. Child care is provided and children do fun educational activities while their parents meet.
1862 Beld Street,
Madison, WI
Dynamic Duals is a monthly program designed specifically for families & individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome-Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or sensory or behavioral challenges. Parents meet in one area to connect, have fun, share successes, resources, and strategies while participants engage in fun educational activities that respect the needs of each child. Siblings can join their brother or sister in activities that match their interests or choose other options.
Our focus is creating relationships, working on individual goals, and ensuring participants feel comfortable and safe. Tools specifically designed to improve communication, ease transitions, support motor skills, and explore the sensory world are utilized based on each child’s unique characteristics and preferences. A light snack will be provided.
4104 Monona Drive
Madison, WI 53716
Islands of Brilliance (IOB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. IOB has been running creative technology-based workshops for autistic youth and young adults since 2012.
Our Mission: By using creativity, technology, and one-to-one guidance, we are positively changing personal perceptions of self and promoting broader community views of autistic individuals from people with disabilities to people with capabilities.
Pioneering the use of art, creativity, and creative technologies to spark self-confidence, encourage independence, and build pathways to employment for autistic individuals.
Family activity center that specializes in inclusive play for all ages. We offer a sensory gym, sensory reduced rooms, fenced in outdoor area, and more!
We provide parent training and support groups, programming, special events, sensory play, fidget and sensory retail shop, toddler time, teen time, and more!
Mom’s Night Out is an informal social group for Moms who have children on the Autism spectrum. It’s an opportunity to get out and spend time with other mothers who share similar life experiences. This group meets the first Wednesday of every other month from 6:30 pm at a local restaurant, appetizers are provided.
Established in 1974, Society's Assets is a private, nonprofit organization. What is Independent Living Services? Independent living (IL) services help people with disabilities achieve greater independence in the home and community. We are a non-residential, nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities achieve their independent living goals. There are 7 other nonprofits like ours in Wisconsin. We serve all people, regardless of their disability type. All 8 of us provide, at a minimum: Peer Support: Meeting with other people with disabilities in a group or individual setting for mentoring Information and Referral: Helping people get the information they need to live independently) Individual and Systems Advocacy: Speaking out to pursue personal rights and policy change Independent Living Skills Training: Education on the many elements for a successful life in the community Transition Support: Bridging high school to college and/or work, and assist individuals living in a nursing home that want to return to their homes in the community
Our Mission
To ensure the rights of all persons with disabilities to live and function as independently as possible in the community of their choice, through supporting individuals' efforts to achieve control over their lives and become integrated into community life.
Our Goal
Independent living is an individual's right to choose his/her own lifestyle in the community of his/her choice and to be ultimately responsible for that choice. The goal of Society's Assets is to offer a variety of services that can meet an individual's needs.
The Key to Independence Since 1974
Society's Assets is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit Independent Living Center serving people of any age with any disability who live in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties. Formed in Racine by people with disabilities, the name Society's Assets was chosen because the founders wanted to be seen as assets to society, as having abilities to contribute to the community. The organization is governed and operated by a board and staff comprised of a majority of people with disabilities. The agency supports individuals' efforts to achieve their potential and assists local communities in the removal of barriers to independent living.
The Grandparents’ Network provides a context for grandparents and other family members to increase their understanding of developmental disabilities, learn how other families cope with the challenge of disability, and contribute expertise, wisdom, and experience.
Madison, WI 53705