Wisconsin has many resources for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. You can find a comprehensive list of resources here to download and print: Wisconsin resource list
Finding Help for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Families
Children with I/DD in Wisconsin may qualify for a variety of programs, including early intervention (up to age 3); Katie Beckett Medicaid; Children’s Long-Term Supports waivers, BadgerCare; early childhood and special education.
Here are links to information about programs that can help you find out what is available to you:
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Programs for Children with Disabilities
- Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Regional Centers
- Wisconsin’s Birth to 3 Program
- Katie Beckett Medicaid
- Children’s Long-Term Supports Waivers
- Children’s COP Program
- Wisconsin Autism Services
- Children’s Mental Health
- Wisconsin Medicaid Healthcare Coverage – ForwardHealth
- Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction- Special Education Team
- Wisconsin First Step Resource & Referral Hotline
Finding Help for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Family Members
Adults with I/DD in Wisconsin may qualify for a variety of programs, including Family Care, IRIS, county waivers, BadgerCare, and mental health programs. Eligibility for programs is generally determined by what is called the Functional Screen tool. Through these programs people may receive medical care, employment supports, personal care, transportation, day activities and other benefits.
Here are links to information about programs and services available to adults with I/DD in
Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Programs for Adults with Disabilities
- Family Care
- IRIS – Include, Respect, I Self-Direct
- Family Care Partnership
- Mental Health Supports
- Wisconsin Medicaid Healthcare Coverage – ForwardHealth
- Other Services for Adults
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources
Parent Organizations
- Family Voices of Wisconsin
- Parent to Parent
- WI FACETS
- Wisconsin Family Ties
- Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative
Other Disability Organizations
