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 answeres to questions about health and nutrition programs.
Alzheimer's 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.
Community Care Organization: http://www.cco-cce.org
Community Care is the answer for frail, older adults 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.
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. CWAG
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.
Department of Health: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/
From this page, you can find information for consumers about the programs and services provided through the Department of Health & Family Services (DHFS).
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.
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.
Southeastern Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging SEWAA http://www.agingresource.com/
The mission of the Southeastern Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging 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.
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.
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.
Transition to Digital Television http://www.dtv.gov/
TV stations serving all markets in the United States are airing digital television programming today, although most will continue to provide analog programming through February 17, 2009. At that point, full-power TV stations will cease broadcasting on their current analog channels, and the spectrum they use for analog broadcasting will be reclaimed and put to other uses.
The Commission's digital tuner rule specifies that as of March 1, 2007, all new TVs must include digital tuners. This rule prohibits the manufacture, import, or interstate shipment of any device containing an analog tuner, unless it also contains a digital tuner. Despite this prohibition on manufacture and shipment, retailers may continue to sell analog-only devices from existing inventory. As a result, at the point of sale, many consumers may not be aware that this equipment will not be able to receive over-the-air-television signals after February 17, 2009.
Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon program. More information can be found at www.dtv2009.gov.