Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
Help for older people and adults with disabilities
ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) provide Wisconsin residents with unbiased information related to aging or living with a disability. Our goal is to connect you with the right resources for your aging and disability needs.
You can access ADRC services in several ways:
Call your local ADRC.
Visit your local ADRC in person.
Request a home visit from your local ADRC.
How ADRCs can help
ADRCs across the state connect people who are aging or living with a disability to resources that meet their needs, helping them make informed choices. To learn about and find resources in your community, begin by exploring a topic below.
Who ADRCs serve
ADRCs serve Wisconsin residents regardless of income.
- Older adults
- Adults with physical disabilities
- Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Youth with disabilities transitioning into the adult services system (over 17 ½)
- Caregivers, family members, guardians
- Healthy adults planning for the future
- Professionals
Experts who can guide you
ADRC staff provide support and guidance to those seeking help. They know local agencies and resources that are available to customers.
- Information and assistance specialists provide unbiased information related to aging or living with a disability.
- Options counseling explores options available to meet long-term care needs.
- Dementia care specialists provide support for people with dementia and their families.
- Benefit specialists provide confidential advice about programs and benefits including FoodShare, Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance, and Social Security.
- Disability benefit specialists help adults with disabilities who are between the ages of 17 ½ and 59.
- Elder benefit specialists: help adults who are 60 or older.