Keyword Details: Disabled, Advocacy
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
Programs related to Disabled, Advocacy
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Provides advocacy, advice, information and referral services to people with disabilities who have been discriminated against, neglected, abused or denied a needed service or program based on a disability. Priority areas include abuse/neglect, patient rights,employment and housing discrimination, sp...
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Family Care, Partnership and IRIS Ombudsman Program
Provides ombudsman services to IRIS enrollees, potential enrollees. An Ombudsman is an advocate. The ombudsman can assist individuals living in their own homes, supported apartments or any other residential settings. The IRIS Ombudsman Program offers many free services, including:
- Provide info...
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Independent Living Center - Society's Assets, Inc.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills training, loan closet (to try equipment before purchasing), advocacy services for people with disabilities. ADA consultation, adaptive equipment and home modifications, and financial and benefits consultation. Education and training in th...
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Information, Assistance and Access
The Information and Assistance (IAA) Specialists can help with a variety of concerns. Services can be provided in the ADRC office, over the phone, by email, or in a person’s home. IAA Specialists provide:
-Access and eligibility to publicly funded Long Term Care programs
-Information on a wide ran...
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National Down Syndrome Society
National advocate for Down Syndrome. Offers hotline, website, support groups and national program information.
The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down Syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become...
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Ombudsman Program
An Ombudsman is an advocate for long term care consumers. The Ombudsman Program has, by law, the authority to have contact with any resident or tenant of a Wisconsin nursing home, Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), Adult Family Home (AFH), or per...
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WI-Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD) was established to advocate on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, foster welcoming and inclusive communities, and improve the disability service system. The Board's mission is to help people with developmental...
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Wisconsin Disability Advocacy Team
A Statewide advocate team that advocates for various issues in Wisconsin and the United States. Provides people with disabilities the opportunity to gain leadership skills and lead in leadership positions. Run by people with disabilities and their supporters.
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