AAMR
AAMR promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.

ABILITY Awareness
Organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities through housing, education, employment, media and volunteer opportunities.

Ability Connection
Goodwill’s Ability Connection program offers mentoring, internships, scholarships and job placement services to students with disabilities who are interested in an information technology career. A Business Advisory Committee, comprised of dedicated professionals who serve as mentors, help students prepare for and connect to future employment.

ABLEDATA
The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 30,000 assistive technology products (over 20,000 of which are currently available), from white canes to voice output programs. The database contains detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information.

Able to Work
Able to Work is a consortium of some of North America's largest employers who are "dedicated to increasing the employment of people with disabilities through a coordinated effort." College graduates with disabilities may use the site to explore online job postings or post their resumes for review by Fortune 1000 corporations.

Adaptive Environments
Founded in 1978 to address the environmental issues that confront people with disabilities and elderly people, Adaptive Environments promotes accessibility as well as universal design through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting, publications and design advocacy. Its mission is to promote, facilitate, and advocate for international adoption of policies and designs that enable every individual, regardless of disability or age, to participate fully in all aspects of society.

Administration on Developmental Disabilities
“Ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.”

AFB CareerConnect
A free resource for people to learn about the range and diversity of the jobs that are performed throughout the United States and Canada by adults who are blind or visually impaired.

Agrability
Since 1991, AgrAbility of Wisconsin has been promoting success in agriculture for farmers with disabilities and their families. AgrAbility of Wisconsin is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension and Easter Seals Wisconsin.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The association is a nonprofit membership organization that was established in 1890 to empower people who are deaf or hard of hearing to function independently by promoting universal rights and optimal opportunities to learn to use, maintain, and improve all aspects of their verbal communications, including their abilities to speak, read, use residual hearing, and process both spoken and written language.

American Association of People with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan, cross-disability organization in the United States.

American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services (ACCSES)
The American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services (ACCSES) is a national, nonprofit organization of vocational rehabilitation service and community supports committed to maximizing employment opportunities and independent living for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

American Council of the Blind
ACB is a national organization advocating on behalf of persons who are blind or have low vision. ACB also publishes "A Guide to Making Documents Accessible to People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired."

American Disability Association
Working with one another to identify issues and strengthen resources, we enable individual communities. We work to interconnect the broader disability community. We see a strong, culturally diverse and multi-disciplined perspective as critical in shaping national policies promoting and sustaining the disability community.

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT)
Promotes assisted-living community services for the disabled so that they can live independently. Focuses on areas such as public transit and home-care attendants.

American Foundation for the Blind
"The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve equality of access and opportunity that will ensure freedom of choice in their lives."

Americans with Disabilities Act ADA HOME PAGE

Association for Education and Rehabilitation Of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
“The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) is the only international membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to the professionals who work in all phases of education and rehabilitation of blind and visually impaired children and adults. It was formed in 1984 as the result of a consolidation between the American Association of Workers for the Blind and the Association for Education of the Visually Handicapped.”

Association for Persons in Supported Employment
APSE is "a membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities." Its website includes general information about supported employment and related links as well as information about the organization and its activities. Check the Products & Publications section for downloadable documents. Wisconsin chapter wiapse.tripod.com

Autism Society of Wisconsin
The mission of the Autism Society of Wisconsin is to promote lifelong opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included, participating members of their communities through information and referral, advocacy, public awareness, and education and support for local Autism Society of America chapters, professionals and others who support individuals with autism in Wisconsin.

Badger Association of the Blind
An evaluation assesses incoming skill level and determines the duration of training needed to reach stated goals. Areas of training include mobility, adaptive computer technology, activities of daily living, communications, low vision services, and social interactions

Bazeton Center
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is the leading national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities.

BLN
The BLN is a national program, led by employers, that engages the leadership and participation of companies throughout the United States to hire qualified job applicants with disabilities. The Wisconsin Business Leadership Network is a partnership of Wisconsin business leaders, The Governor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, and the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine
Career-guidance and recruitment magazine for people with disabilities who are at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. Each issue features a special Braille section.

Careers Industries Inc.
Offers vocational opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to become contributing members of the community. Non profit serving severe developmentally disabled persons. Day and vocational services, sheltered and supported employment.

Career Voyages
Start exploring career options ... be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.

CAST
An educational, nonprofit organization that seeks to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology.

Center for Applied Special Technology
Mission is to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through innovative uses of computer technology.

Center for Assessment and Demographic Studies- Galludet
conducting large-scale studies of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population of the U.S. that will serve specific action-oriented goals.

Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
research center that focuses on issues related to health, aging, civil rights, abuse, and independent living.

Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with Disabilities
The Chamber is a national cross-disability consumer volunteer organization that uses business principles to improve the economic status of people with disabilities.

Chartbook on Work and Disability in the United States, 1998
This resource provides detailed statistical information on the relationship between disability and work. Useful for agencies, employers, organizations, policymakers, researchers and others.

Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
The Lighthouse offers industrial training and training for office careers with courses in word processing, medical and legal terminology, and others. In addition, the Lighthouse offers vocational evaluation, job readiness training, and job placement. The Lighthouse serves people who are blind, deaf-blind, and blind with additional disabilities.

Citizen Advocacy
Initiates and supports one-to-one, voluntary advocacy relationships for people of all ages with developmental disabilities in Dane County; a program of the Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
1717 N. Stoughton Rd., 53704
www.cacscw.org
Mary Sykes, 246-4730, ext. 223; TTY 246-4768

Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
Promotes commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities, and their full and equal participation in the legal profession.

Community Living Alliance
Provides services, such as housing referrals, vocation support and independent living skills, for physically disabled individuals through three programs: CIP/COP, Medical Assistance Personal Care, and Wisconsin Partnership Program.
1310 Mendota St., 53714
242-8335; contact Kate, ext. 161 or Ronnie, ext. 1
www.cla-madison.org

Community Work Services Inc.
Vocational services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including personal assessment, job development, on-the-job training, job modification, on-site support, coordination of community resources and assistance.
3240 University Ave., Ste. 5, 53705
233-0115
cworks@chorus.net

Computers to Help People Inc.
Translates books on science and mathematics into Braille and electronic text, provides assistive technology and refurbishes older computers, develops software for people with disabilities.
825 E. Johnson St., 53703
257-5917
www.globaldialog.com/~chpi
director@chpi.org

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.

Cornucopia of Disability Information
Useful resources as befitting a university maintained site (University of Buffalo, New York) - including an excellent page on Employment Resources

Curative Workshop
Job Training for people with disabilities.

Deaf Initiative in Information Technology (DIIT)
The Deaf Initiative in Information Technology (DIIT) is a project of the Applied Computer Technology Department (ACT), of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology. This project provides retraining workshops to deaf and hard-of-hearing adults already in the national workforce or preparing for employment in the information technology field, clusters these workshops into a certificate program, and modifies the workshops into undergraduate courses.

Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
Seeks to build up the labor market through the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through employment services.

Department of Workforce Development's Jobnet

Disability & HR: Tips for HR Professionals
Features articles, checklists, glossary, and links to useful resources to help HR professionals build inclusive workplaces in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability related laws.

Disability Direct.Gov
This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and offers a range of resources

Disabilityinfo.gov
Part of President Bush's New Freedom Initiative, this section of the DisabilityDirect.gov website offers links to government resources, services and websites relating to the employment of people with disabilities. Included are links relating to careers in information technology (IT), federal contracting, insurance, interviewing, job accommodations, job and resume banks, One-Stop Career Centers, personal assistance services, and much more. DisabilityDirect.gov also includes a separate section of resources for employers.

Disability Key
"Disability Key is a our new web based business that is designed to assist disabled people navigate through the maze and red tape of medical disability insurance and SSDI."

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
DREDF operates a hotline funded by the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance on the ADA. For ADA questions and publications call 800-466-4232 (voice & TTY)

Disabled American Veterans
DAV is a national organization advocating on behalf of veterans with disabilities.

Diversity Employment Solutions
Dedicated to helping employers increase diversity in the workforce, using our resume database targeted to minority, disabled, and women professionals.

Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind
The Lighthouse for the Blind provides comprehensive rehabilitation services and employment opportunities for blind and visually handicapped individuals. Rehabilitation services include training in orientation and mobility, techniques of daily living, communications, and other compensatory skill training, counseling, vocational evaluation and itinerant outreach to clients in their homes. The Industrial Division provides job opportunities to legally blind workers and operates a Work Activities Center for visually impaired, multi-handicapped individuals.

DVR
www.dwd.state.wi.us/dvr
www.dwd.state.wi.us/dvr/locations

EARN (Employment Assistance Referral Network)
Geared primarily for employers and service providers, this site provides information about a project launched in early 2001, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, "to build a premier, national employment service that will increase the representation of people with disabilities in the workforce."

EASI
Easy Access to Software and Information (an affiliate of American Association for Higher Education)EASI is the Premiere Provider of Online Training on Accessible Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities reaching more than 4,000 people in over 3 dozen countries since 1993

Easter Seals Wisconsin
Easter Seals Wisconsin is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with disabilities across the state. Our mission is to increase independence, maximize opportunities, minimize barriers and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.

EEOC: The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Primer for Small Business

Employment, Earnings, and Disability
A statistical report based on U.S. Census Bureau data (pdf format).

Employment Resources Incorporated
Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI) is a private, non-profit organization with the mission of increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities since 1990. ERI assists people with significant disabilities understand and address barriers to employment by providing benefits counseling, assistive technology assessments, and team-based employment services called the Vocational Futures Planning (VFP) process.

Employment Support Institute
Helping people make better decisions about employment options and policies.

Equal Opportunity Publications
Magazines promoting affirmative action and workforce diversity recruitment for minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

eSight Careers Network
eSight is a website "where people who are visually impaired or physically disabled build resources for managing their careers." After you register to join the network, you will find a wide variety of articles, discussion boards, and related resources for job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and employers. Some of the articles focus on hard-to-find topics such as internships and home-based businesses. The online newsletter is worth signing up for. The main focus is for people with visual impairments.

Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
This site provides a simple and straightforward mechanism to help Americans, with and without disabilities, better understand how to hire and retain persons with disabilities

Goodwill Industries
Vocational and residential services for individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Operates six retail outlets and five donation centers in Madison and the surrounding area. Accepts most usable household items.
1302 Mendota St., 53714
246-3140 (general); 246-3150 (donation questions)

Great Lakes ADA Center
www.adagreatlakes.org
www.adagreatlakes.org/wisconsin.htm

HalfthePlanet Foundation
Online source for tools for independent living for the disability community.

Hire Deaf
Search online job listings and post resumes

ICan Online
The Ican board has a multitude of options and information and is quite easy to navigate. You can look for a job, post a resume, and obtain information on asking for an accommodation or other resources.

IL Centers
The WCILC mission is to promote the rights of people with disabilities to live independently and to be active participants in community life. WCILC strives to enhance opportunities for independence through advocacy, efforts to increase awareness of independently living, and by acting as a resource to, and supporting the activities of, independent living centers throughout Wisconsin. There are links to all 8 IL centers here.

Institute on Independent Living
The Institute serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for self-determination and equal opportunities; provides information, training materials and technical assistance on accessibility, personal assistance, advocacy, legislation and peer support; publishes articles, reports, manuals or comments and other materials related to Independent Living.

IRSC Website
Contains information/links on DeafWeb Washington, Disability in the Workplace, The Inclusion Network, the Job Accommodation Network, Job Resources for the Disabled, Inc., the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Labor Disability Initiative, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Work Inc. on the Web.

JobAccess
A joint effort of Career Mosaic and Ability magazine, this web site offers employers the opportunity to post job openings and search an online resume bank. Individuals with disabilities can search for jobs by geographical area or job category.

Job Access
Working with Companies, Non-Profits, and others to employ people with disabilities

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN is an information network and consulting resource that enables qualified workers with disabilities to be hired or retained. It brings together information from many sources about practical ways of making accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities.

Job Centers

Job Seeking Skills for People with Disabilities; A Guide to Success
This handbook for college students provides information about setting career goals and looking for work, including special considerations for job seekers with disabilities.

Law, Health Policy and Disability Center, University of Iowa
The Law, Health Policy and Disability Center is an emerging leader in law, technology, education and research. The Center concentrates on public policy and its impact on persons with disabilities, with an emphasis on employment, self-determination, self-sufficiency, and improving quality of life.

Life Skills for Vocational Success
A resource of trainers to improve life skillsMadison Area Rehabilitation Centers Inc. (MARC)
Day services, transitional employment, work-skills training and education to developmentally disabled adults.
901 Post Rd., 53713
223-9100
gselles@marc-inc.org

National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
A Federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy.

National Association of the Deaf
NAD is a national consumer organization representing people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

National Association of Workforce Boards
The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) represents business-led Workforce Boards that plan and oversee state and local workforce development and job training programs. NAWB members work in their communities to create a more highly skilled workforce.

National Business and Disability Council
The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) assists the business community in providing full access to their places of business and employment. In addition to information about the organization and its services to businesses, this site has a resume posting service for college graduates with disabilities to share with Fortune 1000 companies.

National Business & Disability Council
The leading resource for corporations that are hiring, working with, and marketing to people with disabilities.

National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult
The mission of the Center is to ensure that adults with disabilities are provided full access to high-quality services in employment.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth
The mission of the Collaborative is to ensure that youth with disabilities are provided full access to high-quality services in integrated settings in order to maximize their opportunities for employment and independent living.

National Federation of the Blind
NFB is a national organization advocating on behalf of persons who are blind or have low vision.

National Organization on Disability
The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

NCDDR
Funds a range of research projects, including: employment outcomes, health and function, technology for access and function, independent living and community integration.

NISH
NISH, formerly the National Industries for the Severely Handicapped, is the national nonprofit agency designated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled to provide technical assistance to Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) interested in obtaining federal contracts under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program.

Northcentral Technical College (NTC)
The NTC offers on site classes in consumer education, orientation and mobility, personal care, food preparation, physical education, communications skills, low vision evaluations, and adaptive technology. The student has the opportunity for career exploration, assessment, and guidance.

ODC, Inc.
Employment services for adults with disabilities or other barriers to employment

Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Information and referrals; education and training; outreach; consultation; Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP) provides free devices to low income individuals that enable the deaf and hard of hearing to use a telephone.
2917 International Ln. Ste. 230, 53704
voice:243-5733; TTY 243-5732; 243-5730 (fax)
www.dhfs.state.wi.us/sensory
mentzBJ@dhfs.state.wi.us

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Formerly the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities, the mission of ODEP is "to bring a heightened and permanent long-term focus to the goal of increasing employment of persons with disabilities." Its website includes information about the office's programs and services, news, links, local liaisons, and more. The former committee's excellent publications can be found in the library.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Provides information, training, and technical assistance to business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities.

OPPD
The Wisconsin Office for Persons with Physical Disabilities (OPPD) is a coordinating point in state government for policies and services affecting people with physical disabilities.

Paralyzed Veterans of America
PVA is a national advocacy organization representing veterans.

Pathways of Wisconsin, Inc.
Vocational training and job support to people with developmental disabilities. Skills training and support for daily living, recreational, and community activities.
22 N. Hancock St., 53703
255-5011
pathways@ptwi.net

Pathways to Independence
Wisconsin Pathways to Independence is a research and demonstration project proposed by the Governor of Wisconsin, the Department of Health and Family Services and the Department of Workforce Development. Wisconsin Pathways to Independence seeks to remove barriers to employment for people with severe disabilities and provide ready access to the comprehensive help they need in order to work.

Program on Employment and Disability
Resources and information on employment of people with disabilities.

Racine County Opportunity Center
Providing job placement services for developmentally disabled individuals.

Recruitability
This site, part of disabledperson.com, aims to link employers (who can post jobs) to jobseekers (who can post their resumes). Employers and jobseekers need to register with their e-mail addresses. We visited this site in August 2001 because it was heralded by the generally authoritative disability.gov, and were very disappointed; of the ten most recent companies to register, only one job listed. By December 2001, the site had grown considerably, especially with useful articles and tips; the number of job listings was still very limited, but better.

RehabMall.com
Medical and Healthcare Job Database

RESNA
“We are an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.
Our purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology.”

RFW
“The purpose of RFW is to provide advocacy, education, leadership
and services to community rehabilitation programs,
that strengthen their capability to achieve their mission. “

Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
SHHH is a national consumer organization representing people who are hard of hearing and provides technical assistance for selecting Assistive Listening systems.

Social Security Administration
Online fact sheets and publications

Social Security Online Disability
A site where individuals can do their Social Security business online

St. Coletta of Wisconsin
St. Coletta of Wisconsin recognizes the need for people to live in comfortable surroundings, to develop meaningful relationships and to be supported to grow as spiritual human beings. Providing programs for people with disabilities and senior citizens, St. Coletta has a nearly 100-year tradition of specializing in building relationships with clients, staff, and families that lead to long-term partnerships.

Supplemental Security Income In Wisconsin

Supported Employment in Wisconsin
Link to “The Supported Employment Connection” a quarterly newsletter that is distributed with support from DHFS, DDES, BDDS and DVR.

TASH
TASH (formerly the Association for the Severely Handicapped) is an international advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and people who work in the disability field.

TDI
TDI's (formerly known as Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.) mission is to promote equal access in telecommunications and media for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, or deaf blind.

Telecommuting for Persons with Disabilities
This unique website provides information and resources relating to telecommunicating options for people with disabilities. It includes pages for telecommuters and employers, as well as an excellent collection of links.

The ACCESS Board
A federal agency committed to accessible design. Includes final standards for electronic and information technology covered under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The Center on State Systems & Employment
A National Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) which works to identify, expand and support strategies that are successful in helping individuals with disabilities obtain employment. Excellent site for information on the policies and procedures relating to the Workforce Investment Act.

The Program on Employment and Disability (PED)
The Program on Employment and Disability (PED), housed within the Industrial and Labor Relations School (ILR) at Cornell University, conducts research and provides continuing education and technical assistance on many aspects of disability in the workplace. Since 1968, we have worked throughout the United States and abroad to help companies, labor organizations, government agencies, schools, and communities accommodate and integrate individuals with disabilities. We also interact with policy makers, disability advocates, and rehabilitation program professionals.

The Small Business and Self-Employment Service (SBSES)
A service of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, located at the Job Accommodation Network, this web site contains information about SBSES and related links.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commision
Federal Government website that contains up to date information on disability law, discrimination information and reliable statistics.

Ticket to Work in Wisconsin
The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is a comprehensive national program designed to provide SSA beneficiaries with disabilities more choices for receiving the employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other support services they need to obtain and maintain employment, as well as increase provider incentives to serve these individuals. This website explains the program in full detail.

Training Resource Network, Inc.
Offering resources on the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in their communities

Transit Solutions
Private, paid transportation service providing wheelchair lifts.
2609 Progress Rd., 53716
294-8747

UCP Wisconsin
The Employment Services program (ES) of United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin assists adults with developmental disabilities (cerebral palsy, cognitive disabilities, autism, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, blindness, Down Syndrome, physical disabilities and visual impairment) achieve more independent lives by gaining and retaining competitive employment.

University of Washington's DOIT Home Page
Large number of resources.

U.S. Access Board
Provides guidance, assistance and enforcement on issues related to accessibility for people with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Agriculture: TARGET Center
Provides assistive technology and ergonomic solutions to assist Department of Agriculture employees with disabilities.

U.S. Workforce
Is a collaboration between public and private sector groups and individuals to provide access to workforce information and resources and to apply that information toward innovative and effective partnerships and programs. Excellent site for information on Workforce Investment Act.

Valley Packaging Industries-Madison
Vocational rehabilitation center helps adults with disabilities achieve dignity, independence and community living skills through work experience.
930 Stewart St., 53713
274-8060

Loss Resources
Vision Loss Resources includes a rehabilitation center, low vision services, community rehabilitation services, programs for the elderly, and a workshop for the blind.

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
The World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) commitment to lead the Web to its full potential includes promoting a high degree of usability for people with disabilities. WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.

WAPD
“WAPD advances the interests of persons with disabilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life.

Wheelchair Recycling Program
Collects and repairs used wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and canes. Redistributes statewide or through international relief organizations.
4521 Helgesen Rd., 53718
243-1785
www.wrp.org
wrp@chorus.net

Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy
The Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy is an independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Protection and Advocacy provides referrals, consultations, and levels of advocacy assistance. Their services include legal administrative remedies on behalf of people with disabilities who experience disability-related discrimination, including protection under the ADA.

Wisconsin Council of the Blind Inc.
Organization run by the blind addressing the needs of the blind and visually impaired. Provides rehabilitation services, supplies assistive devices at cost, low-interest loans (for business, home improvement and personal), and public education and advocacy.
754 Williamson St., 53703
255-1166
www.wcblind.org
dick@wcblind.org

World Institute on Disability
WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.

Work Opportunity in Rural Communities Inc.
Employment services for individuals in rural Dane County with developmental disabilities, including job matching, on-the-job training, assistance with transportation arrangements and ongoing support.
148 Owen Rd., Monona, 53716
221-2102
worc2102@hotmail.com

Worksupport.com
Developed by Virginia Commonwealth University in collaboration with business partners, this web site is a "gateway to information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities." Focusing on employers, the site offers good topical overviews, articles, contact information, and online learning opportunity. Topics covered include disability management, workforce diversity, accommodations, bridge to employment, law and policy, supported employment, and workforce training.

Last Updated 15-Apr-2010 .