Consumer Guide to Health Care
Information and Support for People
with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses
Disability
Programs Index and Services
for People with Disabilities from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. These pages include links to information on programs
and resources for Wisconsin residents affected by disabilities.
Consumer
Group contact information is also available from the Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
The Wisconsin
Chronic Disease Program (WCDP) offers assistance to Wisconsin
residents with chronic renal disease,
hemophilia and
adult cystic fibrosis.
Consumer
Information Reports, from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, provide information to help you assess the
quality of care provided by facilities for people with developmental
disabilities.
Easter
Seals Society of Wisconsin (exit DHS): Easter Seals' mission is to increase
independence, maximize opportunities, minimize barriers and enhance the
quality of life for people with disabilities. Here you will find
information on Easter Seals programs, services, and special events in
Wisconsin.
The Family
Village (exit DHS) Web site, sponsored by the Waisman Center at the University
of Wisconsin - Madison, brings together information for persons with
cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that
provide them services and support.
Wisconsin
Coalition for Advocacy (exit DHS) is a private, nonprofit agency that
provides protection and advocacy for people with disabilities throughout
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin
Council on Developmental Disabilities (exit DHS) plans and advocates for support
for people with developmental disabilities in Wisconsin.
ABC
for Health (exit DHS) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that focuses on
health care access in Wisconsin with a special focus on families with
children who have disabilities. Its health benefits counselors can
suggest coverage or payment options you may not be aware of. The firm's
services are free to families with children under the age of 19 and
pregnant women.
Last Revised: July 27, 2009
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