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Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Phone: (608) 240-7400
About this resource: The ADRC helps older adults and individuals with disabilities navigate a variety of resources and assists in helping people apply for public benefits if needed.
Who can use this resource? Older adults and individuals with disabilities
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Patients or Navigators can call the ADRC at (608) 240-7400 to talk about public benefit programs for individuals with disabilities.
Access to Independence, Inc.
Phone: (608) 242-8484
About this resource: Access to Independence, Inc. is an Independent Living Center (ILC) that provides advocacy, resources, and services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in Dane, Columbia, Green, and Dodge counties in South Central Wisconsin. Services include:
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Information and referral
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Peer Support
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Independent Living Skills Training
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Advocacy
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Transition
Who can use this resource? Individuals with disabilities
Next Steps:
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Contact Access to Independence, Inc at 608-242-8484 to learn more about the services and resources that they provide.
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Visit their website to request services.
Address:
3810 Milwaukee St.
Madison, WI 53714
Hours: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Monday- Friday
Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI)
Phone: (608) 246-3444
1-855-401-8549 (toll-free)
About this resource: Employment Resources, Inc. provides a variety of resources for individuals with disabilities, including assistance with benefit applications.
Who can use this resource? Adults with mental disabilities who live in Dane County
Next Steps:
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Individuals or service providers must either call to complete a referral or fill out the online referral form.
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Navigators may need to fill out a release of information form to allow communication between navigators and ERI.
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Waisman Resource Center
Phone: 608-263-1656
About this resource: The Waisman Resource Center provides information about developmental disabilities and the range of community services and supports available. The Center provides resources and supports for families and provides consultation about health insurance and coverage.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Call the Waisman Resource Center at 608-263-1656 to learn more about the services that the Waisman Resource Center provides.
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Visit the Waisman Resource Center in person at:
1500 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53705