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<\/a>Disability Rights Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. DRW works to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights.<\/p>\nContact Disability Rights Wisconsin<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Do It Yourself Guide to Filing a Patient\/Client Grievance<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Waisman Center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Waisman Center is dedicated to advancing knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases through:<\/p>\n Contact the Waisman Center<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Agencies” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”State Agency Partners” icon_color=”#91c5f2″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”45px” admin_label=”State Agency partners” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#f2836b” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Members of our Board come from around the state and are appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms.\u00a0<\/strong>At least 60% of the membership consists of people with developmental disabilities or their family members. The remaining 40% includes representatives from state agencies, providers and other organizations within the disability community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_tabs inactive_tab_background_color=”#f2836b” active_tab_text_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#f2836b” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_tab title=”Dept. of Health Services” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n DHS oversees Medicaid, the single largest program in the state budget, and other health and social service programs.\u00a0DHS ensures that the care provided to Wisconsin residents is high quality and provided in accordance with state and federal law; ensures that Wisconsin taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently by preventing and detecting waste, fraud, and abuse; and works to continue Wisconsin’s long tradition of strong health outcomes and innovation.<\/p>\n DHS works with local counties, health care providers, community partners, and others to provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, mental health, public health, implementation of long-term care, disability determination, regulation of state nursing homes, and numerous other programs that aid and protect the citizens of our state. DHS also oversees seven 24\/7 institutions: three centers for the developmentally disabled; a facility for mentally ill inmates; two psychiatric hospitals; and a facility for treating sexually violent persons.<\/p>\n Children’s Long-Term Support Waivers [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Dept. of Public Instruction” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin.\u00a0It is headed by the state superintendent of public instruction, a nonpartisan, constitutional officer elected every four years. The agency was created in 1848, the year Wisconsin attained statehood when the state constitution provided for the establishment of local school districts and a free education for all children in the state.<\/p>\n General Contact info<\/span> <\/span>Supported Decision-Making: Because Choices Matter<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Dept. of Vocational Rehab” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a federal\/state program designed to obtain, maintain, and advance employment for people with disabilities by working with DVR consumers, employers, and other partners.\u00a0Services include:<\/p>\n Contact the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”WI Independent Living Centers ” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An independent living center (ILC) is a consumer-directed, non-profit organization that provides four core services: peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and person and systems advocacy.\u00a0Some ILCs provide additional services, such as community education, training on the Americans with Disabilities Act, personal care, and service coordination.\u00a0ILCs are also device loan and device demonstration centers as part of the\u00a0WisTech Assistive Technology Program<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Organizations” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Wisconsin Partner Organizations” icon_color=”#f2836b” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”45px” admin_label=”State org Partners” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#91c5f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BPDD partners with and contracts with many statewide agencies and organizations. Here are some of the wonderful organizations that serve families and individuals with disabilities statewide.\u00a0Click the tabs below to learn more.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_tabs inactive_tab_background_color=”#91c5f2″ active_tab_text_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#91c5f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”People First WI” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Survival Coalition” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations is a cross-disability coalition of more than 40 state and local organizations and groups. For more than 20 years, Survival has been focused on changing and improving policies and practices that support people with disabilities of all ages to be full participants in community life. [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”The Arc Wisconsin” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I\/DD) and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.<\/p>\n Since 1960, The Arc Wisconsin has served individuals and their families through locally affiliated chapters across the state. The Arc Wisconsin works to develop programs and advocate for public policy giving people with I\/DD the opportunity to learn, live, and work inclusively in their communities. [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Family Voices of WI” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Family Voices guides families through an overwhelmingly complicated healthcare system so they can find the services their child needs and<\/em> the relief they need. Family Voices trains families to advocate not only for their own children but to ensure the voices of other families are heard too.\u00a0They educate legislators and policymakers on the priorities and desires of families with disabilities so they remember our voice when making policy. [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”WI FACETS” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n WI FACETS:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Developmental Disability Act mandates that our board work with the state Protection and Advocacy Organization (DRW) and the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (Waisman Center). 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<\/a><\/span>Family Care<\/span>
<\/a>IRIS<\/span>
<\/a>Aging and Disability Resource Centers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Special Education Team Contact<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Find an Independent Living Center in your area.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>People First Wisconsin is a statewide self-advocacy organization for people with disabilities. By joining together in groups, individuals with disabilities learn to speak up for themselves, share ideas, friendships and information.
Contact People First Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Contact Survival Coalition<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Contact The Arc of Wisconsin<\/span>
<\/a>Find an Arc chapter near you<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Contact Family Voices of Wisconsin<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support (WI FACETS) is a statewide non-profit organization, with its main office located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. WI FACETS was founded in June 1995 by a small group of parents who had a strong desire to help other families understand the special education laws and systems.<\/p>\n\n
Contact WI FACETS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n