AARP: http://www.aarp.org/
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. Provides discounts for insurance, health, automobiles, financial, and legal, travel, entertainment, home improvement.
ACCESS: http://access.wisconsin.gov
ACCESS is a quick and easy way for people in Wisconsin to get answers to questions about health and nutrition programs.
Alzheimer's Association: http://www.alz.org/sewi/
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
ARC: http://www.thearcofracine.org
The Arc is a membership organization that works for a better quality of life for children and adults with cognitive, intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.
Assistive Technology Resource Center: http://atresourcecenter.org
Assistive technology services include: evaluation, funding, design, customization, modification, maintenance, repair, training and technical assistance. People often can benefit from services that will help them with the assistive technology though use at home, in school or at work.
Aurora Health Care: http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/events/index.asp
Aurora Health Care offers the Racine community numerous support groups and education opportunities regarding health, wellness and disease management. Please visit their cite to gain access to information on support on such things as Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Stroke to name a few.
Children with special needs: http://www.specialneedsfamilycenter.org/respite.htm
The Special Needs Family Center (Southeast Regional Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Center) is staffed by parents of children with special health care needs who have a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise. Staff can provide referrals to community, state and national organizations and recommend books, videos and websites that can help families find answers to questions about education concerns, funding options, transition issues, diagnosis-specific information and more. Recommendations about a variety of family support groups, newsletters, listservs and training opportunities can also be provided.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG): http://www.cwag.org/
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG), a grassroots membership organization directed by older people, pursues justice and quality of life for people of all ages through legal and legislative advocacy, education and leadership development. Offer insight and assistance surrounding Guardianship.
Community Care Organization: http://www.cco-cce.org
Community Care is the answer for frail, older adults or persons with disabilities who are told they must move into a nursing home and want to live in the community. It is the answer for caregivers who say they just can’t do it anymore. It is the answer for health care workers who want to give older adults the best possible care, but are frustrated by the limitations and fragmentation of the traditional fee-for-service setting.
Community Health Education:
Please visit our Calendar, also SEE Aurora and Wheaton Franciscan
Department of Health: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/
From this page, you can find information for consumers about the programs and services provided through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
Department Of Labor: http://www.dol.gov
The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.
Department of Public Instruction: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/index.html
Parents and educators can use the information and links on this department site that provides Wisconsin public school systems support and resources for anyone with school age children.
Department of Workforce Development: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/
The department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
Disability Advocacy: www.dawninfo.org
Connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities state disability issues, the state budget, activities of the Legislature, and links to national disability issues.
Disabilities: www.DisabilityInfo.gov
This is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others.
Disability Rights Wisconsin: http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/
Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private non profit organization which was founded in 1977. Designated by the Governor to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and system change, DRW is part of a national system of federally mandated independent disability agencies. DRW is completely independent of government and the disability service system in order to be free of any conflicts of interests which would undermine our capacity to advocate vigorously on behalf of the human and legal rights of people with disabilities.
Disability Voice Space: www.DisabilityVoice.us
DisabilityVoice is dedicated to educating people with and without disabilities about people with disabilities. DisabilityVoice promotes advocacy for people with disabilities socially, politically, or for public change.
Family Caregiver Support Program: http://www.wisconsincaregiver.org/
For more information about the Family Caregiver Support Program or to find caregiving resources in any county or tribe in Wisconsin. The website -- -- allows caregivers to click on a county or tribe and find the local caregiving resources in that area.The toll-free phone number -- (866) 843-9810 -- is answered by trained resource specialists who provide information and/or refer caregivers to the FCSP in their county or tribe.
Family Caregiver Alliance: http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
FCA is a public voice for caregivers.Our pioneering programs-information, education,research, and advocacy-support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
Homeownership Preservation Foundation: http://www.995hope.org/
Through our 888-995-HOPE hotline, the Homeownership Preservation Foundation has a single mission: to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. We are an independent nonprofit that provides HUD-approved counselors dedicated to helping homeowners. The Homeownership Preservation Hotline is: 1-888-995-HOPE. The help we offer is free.
Lincoln Lutheran: http://www.lincolnlutheran.com/
We are privileged to serve older adults in Southeastern Wisconsin by providing housing, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, assisted living and a wide variety of community services including the Racine County older adult nutrition program.
Long-Term Care Information: http://www.longtermcare.gov
Welcome to the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information. This web site was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.
Medicare: http://www.medicare.gov/
This site serves as your link to any information surrounding Medicare including their plan finder tool. Find out if you are eligible, link to your handbook (Medicare and You), find a Medicare Part D plan, and compare area agencies for long term support.
Also check out a latest addition to the Medicare site: http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers The site offers insight into topics that are frequently inquired about.
National Family Caregivers Association: http://www.nfcacares.org/
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family caregivers' lives by removing barriers to health and well being.
National Organization on Disability: http://www.nod.org/
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Office of the Governor: http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us
This site serves as your link to my Administration and I hope that you’ll find all the information you need about my priorities for our great state.
Racine County Emergency Preparedness: http://www.racineco.com/emergencymanagement
The Racine County Office of Emergency Management is charged with preparing the county to respond to crisis situations, such as disasters.
Society's Assets: http://www.societysassets.org/
Society's Assets is an Independent Living Center, providing comprehensive services to assist people with living independently. Society's Assets provides assistance to seniors and people of all ages with disabilities. A skilled and experienced staff offer consumers comprehensive in-home services.
Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging Resources Inc. -GWAAR: http://www.agingresource.com/
The mission of the GWAAR is to enable older adults to remain vital, active, participating members of society by advocating for the development and continuation of quality services; providing accurate information; offering educational programs and other opportunities; and, to provide assistance and guidance to families, caregivers, providers of services, elected officials, businesses and the community.
Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/
The Social Security Administration's mision is to advance the economic security of the nation's people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and managing America's Social Security programs.
Support Groups:
Please see Aurora Health Care and Wheaton Franciscan Health Care. Also check the Senior Services tab under Caregiver Support.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: http://www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
Learn about renting, buying and making your home accessible, and about your Fair Housing rights.
Wheaton Franciscan Health Care: www.mywheaton.org/patients On the left click on Classes and Events
Wheaton Franciscan Health Care offers the Racine community numerous support groups and education opportunities regarding health, wellness and disease management. Please visit their cite to gain access to information on support on such things as Parkison's, Diabetes, Cancer, Autism, and Stroke to name a few.
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative: http://www.wati.org/
The Mission of the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative is to assist school districts and Birth to 3 programs in their responsibility to ensure that every child in Wisconsin who may need assistive technology (AT) has equal and timely access to appropriate assesment and the provision and implementation of needed AT devices and services. The goal is to improve the outcomes and results for children with disabilities birth to 21 through the use of assistive technology to access services,curriculum, and school and community activities.
Wisconsin Front Door Housing: http://www.wifrontdoorhousing.org/
The mission of wifrontdoorhousing.org is to assure every resident of Wisconsin is granted an opportunity to obtain affordable housing. We assist low to moderate income households with locating rental units by providing detailed and user-friendly information.
WHEDA Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: http://www.wheda.com
The WHEDA Foundation, Inc. was established by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA®) in 1983. It is responsible for receiving and administering housing grant funds on behalf of the Authority.
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative: http://www.wsti.org/
WSTI is a grant funded project through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to improve results for youth with disabilities. The coordinators in each of the 12 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) provide assistance at the local level to promote understanding and implementation of IDEA transition requirements and best practice. This initiative is carried out in Racine County in conjuction with Racine County school systems and area disability service providers.