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Alliance of Information and Referral Systems
AIRS is the professional association for over 1,000 community information and referral (I&R) providers, primarily in the United States and Canada - helping to bring people and services together for over 30 years.
http://www.airs.org/ (exit DHFS)

Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association
The Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (D.D.N.A.) exists to provide opportunities for exploration of common issues and concerns, education, and professional recognition to those nurses involved in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
http://www.ddna.org/ (exit DHFS)

Medicaid Provider Handbook
The All-Provider Handbook is a guide to Wisconsin Medicaid for all Medicaid-certified providers.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/Medicaid2/handbooks/all-provider/index.htm

Northern Region Conference on Health Care Disparities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
The conference held in Marshfield on April 20, 2007 featured nationally known experts in the field of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, Matthew Holder, MD, MBA; Carl Tyler, MD; Steve Zelenski, DO, PhD; and Henry Hood, DMD, who discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective the needs of a person with multiple medical, dental, and psychiatric concerns.  

Following the morning presentation conference attendees participated in self-selected workgroups to identify regional issues and make recommendations for a regional improvement plan.  The workgroup's results will be compiled, published, and used for organizing regional improvement initiatives.  
http://media1.wi.gov/DHFS/Viewer/?peid=1580ff96-ccb6-4a8b-a1fc-f22fcc249f29

Oral Health Resources
Good oral health requires more than regular visits to the dentist.  Information on the importance of good daily oral care, educational materials, and obtaining dental services are included.
Oral Health Resources

SE WI Health Disparities Initiative
Bridging the gap for people with disabilities.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dd_swc/healthdisparities/index.htm

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, government, and consumers of behavior analysis services.
http://www.bacb.com (exit DHFS)

Waisman Center
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. The center is one of nine national facilities that includes a Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities Research Center and a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/index.html (exit DHFS)

Waisman Center 2008 Training Catalog & Event Calendar
Waisman 2008 Training Catalog (PDF, 1.24 MB)

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