Information and Support for People
with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses
Disability
Programs Index and Services
for People with Disabilities from the Wisconsin Department of Health
and Family Services. These pages include links to information on programs
and resources for Wisconsin residents affected by disabilities.
Consumer
Group contact information is also available from the Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services. The Wisconsin
Chronic Disease Program (WCDP) offers assistance to Wisconsin
residents with chronic
renal disease, hemophilia
and adult
cystic fibrosis. Consumer
Information Reports, from the Wisconsin Department of Health and
Family Services, provide information to help you assess the
quality of care provided by facilities for people with developmental
disabilities.
Easter
Seals Society of Wisconsin (exit DHFS): Easter Seals' mission is to increase
independence, maximize opportunities, minimize barriers and enhance the
quality of life for people with disabilities. Here you will find
information on Easter Seals programs, services, and special events in
Wisconsin.
The Family
Village (exit DHFS) Web site, sponsored by the Waisman Center at the University
of Wisconsin - Madison, brings together information for persons with
cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that
provide them services and support.
Wisconsin
Coalition for Advocacy (exit DHFS) is a private, nonprofit agency that
provides protection and advocacy for people with disabilities throughout
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin
Council on Developmental Disabilities (exit DHFS) plans and advocates for support
for people with developmental disabilities in Wisconsin.
ABC
for Health (exit DHFS) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that focuses on
health care access in Wisconsin with a special focus on families with
children who have disabilities. Its health benefits counselors can
suggest coverage or payment options you may not be aware of. The firm's
services are free to families with children under the age of 19 and
pregnant women.
Last Revised: June 21, 2007
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