This 32 page publication was developed by the ADRC of Waukesha County and the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services Children's Special Needs Unit. It is intended to help students with disabilities and their families make the transition into adulthood as smoothly and effectively as possible.
This comprehensive guide to resources in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee Counties provides families with information to a variety of agencies covering areas of need such as advocacy, employment/vocational, financial, health and medical, post-secondary education, recreation and day programs, residential and transportation.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) is a single access point for publicly funded long-term care in Waukesha County. The ADRC provides information, assistance, counseling and supportive services for adults aged 60+; caregivers; adults with physical or developmental disabilities; and adults with mental health or substance use concerns.
The mission of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County is to provide older adult and people with physical or developmental/intellectual disabilities the resources needed to live with dignity and security and to achieve maximum independence and quality of life. The goal of the Aging and Disability Resource Center is to empower individual to make informed choices and to streamline access to the right and appropriate services and supports.
The ADRC Resource Guide is a publication of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) a division of Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services whose purpose is to provide a source of useful and reliable information about services and programs for people with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and older adults in Waukesha County. These services and programs are provided by the ADRC, as well as many other agencies and organizations in our community. Included is general information, including eligibility requirements, fees or donations when known. If more details are needed, call the telephone number listed or the ADRC at (262) 548-7848 or 1 (866) 677-2372, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, MondayFriday.
This publication, provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is a road map for students and their families to learn what to expect and do at each age, beginning at 14.