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| Community Inclusion | Post Date | |
| All About Me: A strength-based portfolio - A format you can use to develop a portfolio. Click to download |
02/17/09 |  |
| Capacity Works - Capacity Works – materials to inspire person-centered work. www.capacityworks.com/ |
02/17/09 |  |
| Community Outreach Wisconsin - The website of Community Outreach Wisconsin offers information on a variety of trainings, conferences, and organizations of interest to families and service providers. cow.waisman.wisc.edu |
04/21/09 | |
| Four Easy Questions - We have designed The Four Questions exercise to help families, groups and organizations to get out of the trap of negative thinking. For example, an organization we work with kept asking the people they work with to tell them what was wrong, so they could improve. But the people told them everything was really OK. They knew some things weren’t right. We suggested they ask a new set of questions. Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Inclusion Press - Resources and materials related to person centered planning and inclusion. www.inclusion.org |
02/17/09 | |
| Kids Together - A listserv for individuals interested in inclusive education - Discussions dedicated to sharing and discovering solutions for educating children with disabilities in general education classes. How to use technology, adaptations and modifications to make general education classrooms accessible to all children. www.freelists.org/webpage/kidstogether |
02/17/09 | |
| Madison Partners for Inclusive Education - Madison Partners is a group of parents and professionals who advocate for inclusive education in the Madison Metropolitan School District. The group provides training and information to families of children around special education issues.. www.madisonpartnersforinclusion.ning.com |
04/27/09 | |
| Planning for the Future - Planning for the Future: A Person-centered Planning Tool Click to download |
02/17/09 | |
| Signs of An Inclusive School - How can you tell if a school is truly inclusive? This short handout provides ideas and examples of what to look for. Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Solution Circles - Getting Unstuck—A Creative Problem-solving tool Click to download |
02/17/09 | |
| Stength-based Portfolio - A description of portfolios as a planning tool. Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| The Center for Human Policy - A Syracuse University based policy, research, and advocacy organization involved in the national movement to insure the rights of people with disabilities. Since its founding, the Center has been involved in the study and promotion of open settings (inclusive community opportunities) for people with disabilities. thechp.syr.edu |
04/20/09 | |
| Dane County & Wisconsin Services | Post Date | |
| 2007 Annual Report - A summary of programs and accomplishments of FSRC in 2007 Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs - Information & resources, parent connections. Waisman Center, Madison WI. www.waisman.wisc.edu |
04/29/09 | |
| Community Outreach Wisconsin - The website of Community Outreach Wisconsin offers information on a variety of trainings, conferences, and organizations of interest to families and service providers. cow.waisman.wisc.edu |
04/21/09 | |
| Dane County’s Human Services Department - Dane County’s Human Services Department contracts with Family Support & Resource Center to provide services www.co.dane.wi.us/humanservices/acs/dd_kids.htm |
04/20/09 | |
| DAWN Network - Advocacy information and email alerts on statewide issues affecting people with developmental disabilities www.dawninfo.org/index.cfm |
04/21/09 | |
| LINK - LINK is a coalition of Dane County programs that provide services to children with developmental disabilities and their families www.linkdanecounty.org |
04/20/09 | |
| LINK's State of the System paper--2006 - LINK, a coalition of Dane County programs serving children with disabilities and their families, releases its annual "state of the system" report. Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| The Wisconsin Department of Health Services - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services oversees a variety of funding programs for children with developmental disabilities dhfs.wisconsin.gov/programs/disabilities.htm?nav=mo. |
04/07/10 | |
| Who Are Your Legislators? - This website can help you find the name and contact information for your federal and state legislative representatives. waml.legis.state.wi.us |
04/21/09 | |
| Who Is Your Dane County Board Supervisor - Links on this website will help you identify and communicate with your elected county board representative. www.co.dane.wi.us/coboard |
09/14/09 | |
| Wisconsin Council for Children with Long-term Support Needs - This Governor-appointed council is charged with making recommendations regarding Wisconsin's system of supports for children with disabilities, birth to age 21. www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/clts/council/index.htm |
04/21/09 | |
| Wisconsin’s Council on Developmental Disabilities - Wisconsin’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is our state’s federally funded planning council www.wcdd.org |
04/21/09 | |
| Documentos disponibles en español (In Spanish) | Post Date | |
| Alianza Manitas por Autismo! - Somos una organización sin fines de lucro que trabaja día a día para brindar información sobre el autismo. Esperamos que compartas con nosotros todas tus experiencias, dudas o preguntas. Diariamente se generan muchos artículos, novedades y mensajes repletos de información de interés. Déjanos saber qué tipo de apoyo en particular necesitas y haremos todo lo posible por ayudarte. Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia! www.manitasporautismo.com |
04/21/09 | |
| El Programa de Apoyo Familiar (PAF): un hoja de hechos - Family Support Program Fact Sheet Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Fondos para "Familias No Pueden Esperar": Subvenciones para familias en las listas de espera de FSRC - Information and request form for Families Can't Wait grants Click to download |
01/12/07 | |
| FUNE-Familias Unidas con Ninos Especiales - Grupo de Apoyo de Padres Latinos
Para familias que tienen ninos
Conalguna Clase de dicapacidad
2300 S. Park St.
Para mas informacion llame: Aracely
608-442-5555 www.fundacionparalaepilepsia.org/ |
05/01/09 | |
| Perspectiva General de la Agencia - Family Support and Resource Center, Agency Overview brochure Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Privacidad de la Informacion - Privacy of Information policy Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Procedimiento De Quejas Formales E Informales - Complaint & Grievance Procedure Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Education & Transition | Post Date | |
| IEP Checklist for Parents - Things to think about before your next IEP meeting Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Madison Partners for Inclusive Education - Madison Partners is a group of parents and professionals who advocate for inclusive education in the Madison Metropolitan School District. The group provides training and information to families of children around special education issues.. www.madisonpartnersforinclusion.ning.com |
04/27/09 | |
| Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Dane County - This document details eligibility criteria for adult devleopmental disabilities services through Dane County Division of Adult Community Services Click to download |
04/30/09 | |
| Signs of An Inclusive School - How can you tell if a school is truly inclusive? This short handout provides ideas and examples of what to look for. Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Tips, Suggestions and Sample Interview Questions for Hiring Your Support Broker - This document can be used as a starting point for families preparing to choose a support broker. Click to download |
04/30/09 | |
| Transition to Adulthood - A checklist for parents of chidlren with developmental disabilities Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Housing Resources | Post Date | |
| Adaptation & Modification (A&M) Project - The Adaptation and Modification (A&M) Project is run by Responsive Solutions, Inc and Dane County Human Services. The goal of this project is to create safe and appropriate environments, which ensure an individual’s continued participation in community life. cow.waisman.wisc.edu/ILI_am.html |
04/29/09 | |
| Movin Out - Access to home ownership opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. www.movin-out.org/ |
04/20/09 | |
| Project Home - Improving the quality and affordability of housing for all low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Dane and Green Counties through assistance with home repairs, modifications, weatherization. projecthomewi.org/ |
04/20/09 | |
| The Logan James Herr Foundation - Provides free labor and materials for home accessibility modifications for families of children with disabilities. www.logansheartandsmiles.org/ |
04/20/09 | |
| Information & Policies Related to FSRC Programs | Post Date | |
| 2007 Annual Report - A summary of programs and accomplishments of FSRC in 2007 Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Community Inclusion - Feedback survey for Community Inclusion - Let us know how Community Inclusion has worked for you Click to download |
04/20/09 | |
| Families Can’t Wait - Feedback survey form for Families Can’t Wait grants - Feedback survey form for Families Can’t Wait grants Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Families Can’t Wait - Request for Families Can’t Wait grants - Request for Families Can’t Wait grants Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| FSRC Policies & Procedures - Complaint & Grievance Procedure - Complaint & Grievance Procedure Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| FSRC Policies & Procedures - Privacy Information - Privacy Information Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| In-home Service Providers - Checklist for Respite Care Providers - Checklist for Respite Care Providers Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| Overview of FSRC services - This brochure provides a brief overview of services offered through FSRC. Click to download |
04/21/09 | |
| No Limits | Post Date | |
| About "No Limits" - Information about "No Limits" articles Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" December 2003 - "No Limits" December 2003 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" June 2003 - "No Limits" June 2003 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" March 2002 - "No Limits" March 2002 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" March 2003 - "No Limits" March 2003 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" November 2003 - "No Limits" November 2003 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" September 2002 - "No Limits" September 2002 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits" September 2003 - "No Limits" September 2003 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits"-- December 2005 - "No Limits"-- December 2005 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits"-- February 2005 - "No Limits"-- February 2005 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits"-- March 2006 - "No Limites"-- March 2006 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits"-- May 2005 - "No Limits"-- May 2005 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits"-- May 2006 - "No Limits"-- May 2006 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| "No Limits"-- September 2004 - "No Limits"-- September 2004 Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| Parent Information, Support & Advocacy | Post Date | |
| ABC for Health - ABC for Health—health benefits advocacy for families www.ABCforhealth.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Access to Independence, Inc. - Access to Independence (ATI) is a non-profit, consumer controlled resource center that provides an array of services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in Dane, Columbia, Green and Dodge counties in south-central Wisconsin. www.accesstoind.org |
06/10/09 | |
| Allison Smith Foundation - The Allison Smith Foundation supports family-centered fun and recreation. Through special events and partnerships with local hotels, the Foundation provides families affiliated with Family Support & Resource Center with weekend getaways and financial assistance for recreational equipment or fun family activities. Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| Arc-Dane County - Arc-Dane County—advocacy and support for individuals with disabilities in Dane County and their families www.arcdanecounty.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Autism Society - Autism Society - awareness, support and working together for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in Wisconsin www.asw4autism.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM) - "The local voice of autism." ASGM is an organization for families affected by autism and the professionals who support them. Information and referral, meetings, workshops, social group, quarterly newsletter. autismmadison.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas - Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas – on-line resource center for families www.beachcenter.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs - Information & resources, parent connections. Waisman Center, Madison WI. www.waisman.wisc.edu |
04/29/09 | |
| Community Outreach Wisconsin - The website of Community Outreach Wisconsin offers information on a variety of trainings, conferences, and organizations of interest to families and service providers. cow.waisman.wisc.edu |
04/21/09 | |
| DAWN Network - Advocacy information and email alerts on statewide issues affecting people with developmental disabilities www.dawninfo.org/index.cfm |
04/21/09 | |
| Disability Rights Wisconsin, Inc. - Statewide protection and advocacy agency, providing legal consultation and advocacy to parents and individuals with disabilities (formerly called Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy). www.w-c-a.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin and Jacob's Fund are working in partnership on behalf of all special children, their families and communities, to educate, empower, strengthen and support wherever there is a need. www.dsaw.org |
04/27/09 | |
| FACETS - Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. Founded in 1995 by parents who believed that parents are the best advocates for their children. www.wifacets.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Family Village - A global community of disability-related resources, supported by The Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin. www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx |
04/27/09 | |
| Family Voices - A group of volunteer parents and advocates of children with disabilities and special health care needs which focuses on working with partners to support the voice of families to inform and influence public policy on behalf of children and families. www.wfv.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Grandparents Support Group - For grandparents who are primary caregivers of grandchildren under 18
2nd Saturday each month 10:00am-Noon
The Rainbow Project 255-7356
831 East Washington Ave, Madison www.rainbowproject.bizland.com/Programs/GRG.htm |
05/01/09 | |
| Madison Area Down Syndrome Society - Education, advocacy, outreach, and support for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families in the Madison community. Contact at P.O. Box 44796, Madison, WI 53744, 608-692-7653. www.madss.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Madison Partners for Inclusive Education - Madison Partners is a group of parents and professionals who advocate for inclusive education in the Madison Metropolitan School District. The group provides training and information to families of children around special education issues.. www.madisonpartnersforinclusion.ning.com |
04/27/09 | |
| National Alliance for Mental Illness - Family Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays, 7-8:30pm
2059 Atwood Ave., Uniter Way Building
249-7188 www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=your_local_NAMI&Template=/CustomSource/LocalDetail.cfm &localID=0100266210&fromHL=no&state=wi |
06/03/09 | |
| PACER Center - Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights, a national center based in Minnesota www.pacer.org |
04/27/09 | |
| Used Equipment Marketplace - The UEM is a clearinghouse for individuals or agencies who wish to buy, sell, donate, loan, or rent assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. The listing is in the “Monitor” newsletter and is on the WATI website. This service is similar to the classified ads in the newspaper. www.wati.org/index.php?pageLoad=content/supports/used-equip/index.php |
05/18/09 | |
| Wisconsin Legislature - Information about Wisconsin’s elected officials www.legis.state.wi.us |
04/27/09 | |
| Positive Behavior Support | Post Date | |
| Community Outreach Wisconsin - The website of Community Outreach Wisconsin offers information on a variety of trainings, conferences, and organizations of interest to families and service providers. cow.waisman.wisc.edu |
04/21/09 | |
| David Pitonyak - Positive Behavioral Support for individuals with disabilities. www.dimagine.com/index.html |
04/27/09 | |
| Publications list for David Pitonyak - Publications list for David Pitonyak Click to download |
04/27/09 | |
| Respite Care | Post Date | |
| National Respite Care Association - Our mission is to develop and demonstrate programs and strategies that will enhance the lives of children and families. Of principal concern to project staff are families in poverty, families caring for the elderly, children with disabilities or chronic illness, and children at risk of abuse and neglect. www.chtop.com |
04/27/09 | |
| Respite Care Association of Wisconsin - "Respite Care” is care that is provided to a person with special needs, or a person at risk of abuse or neglect, in order to provide temporary relief to the caregiver of that person or when the caregiver is unable to provide care. Our mission is: To promote, support, and expand quality statewide respite care across the lifespan. www.respitecarewi.org |
04/27/09 | |
| UCP Greater Dane County - The mission of UCP of Greater Dane County is to enrich the quality of life for the people we serve: in their homes; in their communities; and in their life choices. Our Respite Care supports families in reaching out and making personal connections to people within their community to establish care providers for their family member with a disability. Our services help families find, screen and train qualified staff to provide short term services in the family's home, the respite staff’s home or in the community. www.ucpdane.org |
10/01/09 | |
| Wisconsin Quality Home Care Commission - WQHCC connects individuals interested in providing care with those needing care. These matches are made based on individual needs and characteristics. www.wqhcc.org |
04/28/09 | |
