Community Resources
Check out the new Transition Community Map to see what resources are near your school, in your neighborhood, or are just great resources to help you transition to the next step of your life.
Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Wisconsin.
DRC helps individuals with disabilities aged 18 - 59 with short term and long term support. They can help determine which disability benefits may be available to you. These benefits include information about public and private supports and assistance applying for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
DRC helps individuals with disabilities aged 18 - 59 with short term and long term support. They can help determine which disability benefits may be available to you. These benefits include information about public and private supports and assistance applying for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Adult Day Centers are designed to provide successful experiences in all areas of a person’s life. Day services are open to adults requiring assistance and supervision but who also wish to develop their skills, maintain their independence and transition to new opportunities. Benefits include care based on individual health needs, increased access to the community.
Adult Day Centers are designed to provide successful experiences in all areas of a person’s life. Day services are open to adults requiring assistance and supervision but who also wish to develop their skills, maintain their independence and transition to new opportunities. Benefits include care based on individual health needs, increased access to the community.
Independence First provides many services to students and adults with disabilities. These services include advocacy, benefits counseling, independent living skills training, and youth leadership programs.
Independence First provides many services to students and adults with disabilities. These services include advocacy, benefits counseling, independent living skills training, and youth leadership programs.
delivers more than 30 programs serving people of all ages and all disabilities. They assist with education, employment, long term care, health care, and housing.
delivers more than 30 programs serving people of all ages and all disabilities. They assist with education, employment, long term care, health care, and housing.
Customer Comments (414) 937-3218
Customer Comments (414) 937-3218
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has a program called GO Pass that allows individuals with disabilities to ride the city bus for a reduced rate. If you receive SSI benefits, you likely qualify for this program. The application process is fairly simple.
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has a program called GO Pass that allows individuals with disabilities to ride the city bus for a reduced rate. If you receive SSI benefits, you likely qualify for this program. The application process is fairly simple.
The New Freedom Program through MCTS offers free city bus training for individuals with disabilities. This program can teach you to plan your route, ride safely, and will even provide a mobility trainer to ride with you while you learn a new route.
The New Freedom Program through MCTS offers free city bus training for individuals with disabilities. This program can teach you to plan your route, ride safely, and will even provide a mobility trainer to ride with you while you learn a new route.
TTY for Hearing Impaired (414) 937-3299
TTY for Hearing Impaired (414) 937-3299
Lots of families have questions about Social Security benefits, especially about how they change once a child turns 18 or gets ready to finish school. Individuals can apply for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits through a telephone or an in-office appointment. Contact the 1-800-772-1213 number for an appointment at a site near you. In addition, here are some good resources to check out.
Lots of families have questions about Social Security benefits, especially about how they change once a child turns 18 or gets ready to finish school. Individuals can apply for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits through a telephone or an in-office appointment. Contact the 1-800-772-1213 number for an appointment at a site near you. In addition, here are some good resources to check out.
SSI When You Turn 18 (PDF)
From Birth Certificates, to Housing Information, and more. All in this user friendly resource.
From Birth Certificates, to Housing Information, and more. All in this user friendly resource.
Vistit 211.org or dial 211 for more local resources. 211 is a free and confidential service that helps people across the U.S. find local resources they need for food, housing, and mental health. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Vistit 211.org or dial 211 for more local resources. 211 is a free and confidential service that helps people across the U.S. find local resources they need for food, housing, and mental health. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
is a free drop-in resource center for young adults aged 16-24 years old. Owen's Place assists young adults in learning new skills that empower them as they strive for independence.
is a free drop-in resource center for young adults aged 16-24 years old. Owen's Place assists young adults in learning new skills that empower them as they strive for independence.
The Miracle League believes everyone deserves the chance to play baseball. The league allows people of all ABILITIES to play organized baseball. Players with diverse-ABILITIES dress in uniforms, make plays in the field and round the bases, just like their peers in standard baseball leagues. Miracle League baseball is played on a custom-designed field featuring a cushioned, rubberized, completely flat surface to prevent injuries and allow access for the visually impaired and those in wheelchairs. All areas of the field, including the dugouts, playground and restrooms, are universally accessible.
Staff, local programs and volunteers work together to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, free health screenings, unified experiences and community events to support child and adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Region 8 offers access to all of Special Olympics Wisconsin’s sports offering, including: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, and much more.
Milwaukee Recreation enriches the lives of Milwaukee's youth, adults, and families through many innovative programs. These programs are designed to improve the academic achievement of all students during non-school hours, strengthen families, reduce crime in the neighborhoods, and enhance the well-being of all residents. Over 100 schools and community locations are programmed on an annual basis to serve the Milwaukee community. Drivers Education, Swim Lessons, Cooking and so much more.
Milwaukee Recreation enriches the lives of Milwaukee's youth, adults, and families through many innovative programs. These programs are designed to improve the academic achievement of all students during non-school hours, strengthen families, reduce crime in the neighborhoods, and enhance the well-being of all residents. Over 100 schools and community locations are programmed on an annual basis to serve the Milwaukee community. Drivers Education, Swim Lessons, Cooking and so much more.
Milwaukee Recreation's Therapeutic Recreation program offers enrichment based activities specifically for individuals with disabilities ages three and up. Participants are given the opportunity to recreate in a wide variety of activities with outstanding staff members to guide them to success. In addition to quality programming, participants have constant opportunities to socialize and build life long friendships. Beyond just fun and games, recreation participation brings opportunities for physical fitness, increased self-confidence, cooperation, and positive use of leisure time.
Milwaukee Recreation's Therapeutic Recreation program offers enrichment based activities specifically for individuals with disabilities ages three and up. Participants are given the opportunity to recreate in a wide variety of activities with outstanding staff members to guide them to success. In addition to quality programming, participants have constant opportunities to socialize and build life long friendships. Beyond just fun and games, recreation participation brings opportunities for physical fitness, increased self-confidence, cooperation, and positive use of leisure time.
Choose from a wide variety of classes, including fitness, computers, field trips, cultural events, family activities, dances and instruction, swim instruction, cooking, scrapbooking, bowling and more. Try something new or participate in an activity you know you love!
Choose from a wide variety of classes, including fitness, computers, field trips, cultural events, family activities, dances and instruction, swim instruction, cooking, scrapbooking, bowling and more. Try something new or participate in an activity you know you love!
Team Milwaukee Special Olympics is a registered agency under SOWI and is a community-based athletic program for individuals with an intellectual disability within Milwaukee County. We offer athletes the opportunity to learn, train and compete in 11 sports throughout the year. Practices for these sports are hosted one evening a week with tournaments on the weekends (typically 2-4 tournaments per sport).
Team Milwaukee Special Olympics is a registered agency under SOWI and is a community-based athletic program for individuals with an intellectual disability within Milwaukee County. We offer athletes the opportunity to learn, train and compete in 11 sports throughout the year. Practices for these sports are hosted one evening a week with tournaments on the weekends (typically 2-4 tournaments per sport).
In order to participate with SOWI and Team Milwaukee Special Olympics, all athletes must have a valid medical and required release forms on file. For additional information on how to become an athlete or get involved as a volunteer, please contact Christine Cowan by phone at 414-647-3824 or by email at Christine [at] mkerec.net.
In order to participate with SOWI and Team Milwaukee Special Olympics, all athletes must have a valid medical and required release forms on file. For additional information on how to become an athlete or get involved as a volunteer, please contact Christine Cowan by phone at 414-647-3824 or by email at Christine [at] mkerec.net.
works to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental and related disabilities, their families, and the community through information, education, advocacy, and life planning services.
works to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental and related disabilities, their families, and the community through information, education, advocacy, and life planning services.
Resource Guide - Link to over 300 community resources. Please know that this Resource Guide is for informational purposes only. Inclusion on this list does not constitute Life Navigators’ support or endorsement. Individuals are encouraged to reach out to organizations directly to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Resource Guide - Link to over 300 community resources. Please know that this Resource Guide is for informational purposes only. Inclusion on this list does not constitute Life Navigators’ support or endorsement. Individuals are encouraged to reach out to organizations directly to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin exists to provide a community for individuals affected by autism, their families, and professionals who serve them. Our goal is to increase the quality of life for those affected by autism and respond to the emerging needs of the autism community. We are passionately committed to improving the lives of those affected by autism in our 53 county service area through our five core services areas; support, information & referral, advocacy, education and building community. We’re here to share your journey through all of life’s stages
The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin exists to provide a community for individuals affected by autism, their families, and professionals who serve them. Our goal is to increase the quality of life for those affected by autism and respond to the emerging needs of the autism community. We are passionately committed to improving the lives of those affected by autism in our 53 county service area through our five core services areas; support, information & referral, advocacy, education and building community. We’re here to share your journey through all of life’s stages
If you have a child with a disability or special healthcare need, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to help you navigate the services available to your family. It’s a complicated system and our goal is to provide you and your family with some relief.
If you have a child with a disability or special healthcare need, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to help you navigate the services available to your family. It’s a complicated system and our goal is to provide you and your family with some relief.
• Consultation on topics related to transition such as health care coverage, employment, IEP transition goals, independent living, guardianship, diagnosis specific information and more
• Consultation on topics related to transition such as health care coverage, employment, IEP transition goals, independent living, guardianship, diagnosis specific information and more
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike intergenerational setting, where compassion, care and dignity are key. We bring all ages together—from 6 weeks old to 100+. Youngsters learn to respect and socialize with all types of people, while older adults delight to the sights and sounds of children—making dozens of young, loving friends.
St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike intergenerational setting, where compassion, care and dignity are key. We bring all ages together—from 6 weeks old to 100+. Youngsters learn to respect and socialize with all types of people, while older adults delight to the sights and sounds of children—making dozens of young, loving friends.