Wisconsin Health and Disability News
Wisconsin Disability News
Information regarding the State of Wisconsin, including facts and statistics, news, and information of interest for persons with disabilities residing in or visiting the State of Wisconsin.
Disability decisions for Wisconsin residents are made by the Wisconsin Division of Health Care Access and Accountability, Disability Determination Bureau (DDB).
Wisconsin Disability Statistics - An estimated 702,000 people in Wisconsin have a disability, or 14.0% of the population age 5 and over. An estimated 114,000 people, or 2.3% of the population 5 and over, have difficulty performing self-care activities, also known as Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing, bathing, or getting around inside the home.
Wisconsin's definition of Developmental Disability (DD) is broader than the Federal definition, in that it does not include the restrictive clauses "b" (onset before age 22) and "d" (substantial functional limitations) of the Federal definition. In order to be eligible for the home and community-based waivers for DD persons; the consumer must meet the Federal definition of DD.
Disability Benefit Specialist Program - Disability benefit specialists operate as an integral part of each Aging and Disability Resource Center. They provide confidential assistance at no charge to adults ages 18 to 59 with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Individuals age 60 and older can contact the Wisconsin Elderly Benefit Specialist Program. Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are the first place to go with your aging and disability questions. ADRCs are service centers that provide a place for the public to get accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability in Wisconsin.
New Horizons Un-Limited - Since 1994 we have been providing access to informational and technological tools to ensure that people with disabilities may have access to all that life has to offe - http://www.new-horizons.org
Disability Advocates: Wisconsin Network (DAWN) - Dawn is a statewide grassroots cross-disability network of people who care about disability issues. DAWN supports legislative change in the programs and systems affecting people with all disabilities - http://www.dawninfo.org
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin - The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin is among the largest and most comprehensive AIDS service agencies in the country - http://www.arcw.org/
VSA Wisconsin - VSA Wisconsin uses dance, drama, creative writing, music, and visual art to celebrate the creative power and artistic accomplishments of children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin - http://www.vsawis.org
BadgerAssociation - Born of the inspiration and leadership of individuals who were themselves blind, the Badger Association has been committed to helping people achieve economic,social and personal independence since 1919 - http://www.badgerassoc.org
Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin (BIAW) - We provide education, advocacy, prevention, information & resources, and support services to brain injury survivors, their families, and the people who serve them throughout the State - http://www.biaw.org
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD)- WAD is in existence to serve as an advocate and resource for the deaf and hard of hearing community in Wisconsin - http://www.wisdeaf.org/wp/
To submit a news item for the state of Wisconsin see our guideline on Disabled World article submissions.
Articles
| Pub. Date | Topic | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-16 | Special Needs Scholarship Legislation Passed by Wisconsin State Assembly | American Federation for Children |
| 2010-06-15 | Wisconsin Extends Medicaid Waiver to Cover Innovative Web-Based Autism Treatment Program | Rethink Autism, Inc. |
| 2010-05-01 | Race and Disability Discrimination Complaints in Wisconsin | HHS Press Office |
