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Useful Links

Llinks to other helpful organizations & resources--

Disability Rights Wisconsin - Wisconsin's federally mandated, governor designated protection & advocacy agency for people with disabilities. protecting the rights & interests of people with disabilities. Offices in Madison, Milwaukee & Rice Lake

North Country Independent Living - empowering people with disabilities in northwest Wisconsin A private, non-profit advocacy & direct services organization with offices in Superior & Ashland

Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
A nonprofit agency committed to supporting the successful delivery of aging programs and services in 70 counties and 11 tribes in Wisconsin.

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - a grassroots membership organization pursuing justice & quality of life through advocay, education & leadership development. Offices in Madison, Altoona & Milwaukee.

Employment Resources Inc - since 1990 working to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Family Village - A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources Waisman Center / University of Wisconsin-Madison / 1500 Higland Ave / Madison, WI 53705

Self-Directed Supports (SDS) Resource eLibrary - part of Waisman Center Community Outreach Wisconsin

RESPECT

R elationships based on caring, respect, continuity and a sense of partnership

E mpowerment of member to make choices

S ervices tailored to meet individual needs

P hysical and mental health services helping members achieve their best level of health and functioning

E nhancement of each member’s sense of self-worth and the community's recognition of his/her value

C ommunity and family participation with and by each member

T ools for self-determination supporting maximum self-sufficiency and independence