Independent Living
Independent Living
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Check out the 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.
Does your student have these 3 important documents?
Does your student have these 3 important documents?
Many services, events, and programs require that they have at least one of these documents to qualify.
Many services, events, and programs require that they have at least one of these documents to qualify.
Birth Certificate - Go to: Milwaukee County Vital Records, 901 N. 9th Street Room #103 - (414) 278-4002
Birth Certificate - Go to: Milwaukee County Vital Records, 901 N. 9th Street Room #103 - (414) 278-4002
What to bring with you:
What to bring with you:
- Proof of identity: A state-issued ID or driver's license. Other documentation may be accepted. Call and ask if you're not sure.
- Money: Call Vital Records for current fee. Cash only
Social Security Card - Go to: any local Social Security Office (SSA) - (800)772-1213 call for locations
Social Security Card - Go to: any local Social Security Office (SSA) - (800)772-1213 call for locations
What to bring with you:
What to bring with you:
- Completed application for a new Social Security Card
- Proof of citizenship: Your birth certificate or current US Passport
- Proof of Identity: Your State ID, or driver's license or US Passport
- New cards are free, replacement cards are free up to 3 per year.
Wisconsin State ID - Go to: any local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - (800)924-3570 call for locations
Wisconsin State ID - Go to: any local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - (800)924-3570 call for locations
What to bring with you:
What to bring with you:
- Proof of name and date of birth: Certified birth certificate, passport, or old state ID
- Proof of identity: Social Security card, Forward, or Quest Card
- Proof of Wisconsin residency: Examples: Bank statement, check stub, or report card with home address
- Social Security number
Supported Decision-Making
Supported Decision-Making
Every individual, regardless of their disability, becomes their own legal guardian at the age of 18. If a guardianship is needed, there are resources to help. For more information, referrals to lawyers or other assistance:
Every individual, regardless of their disability, becomes their own legal guardian at the age of 18. If a guardianship is needed, there are resources to help. For more information, referrals to lawyers or other assistance:
Disability Resource Center: 414-289-6660
Disability Resource Center: 414-289-6660
Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center - Provides legal information and resources to families and professionals regarding guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, powers of attorney, and other related services. Visit online at www.gwaar.org or call 608-224-0606 (ext.314) or 800-488-2596 (ext. 314) .
Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center - Provides legal information and resources to families and professionals regarding guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, powers of attorney, and other related services. Visit online at www.gwaar.org or call 608-224-0606 (ext.314) or 800-488-2596 (ext. 314) .
Milwaukee Lawyer Referral & Information Service - 414-274-6768
Milwaukee Lawyer Referral & Information Service - 414-274-6768
December 14, 2023 - Learning Session On Guardianship Information.
December 14, 2023 - Learning Session On Guardianship Information.
Note that Family Voices has a fact sheet on the new guardianship training requirement (available in English and Spanish) - Family Voices of Wisconsin » Wisconsin’s Guardianship Training Requirement: What Families Need to Know - Family Voices of Wisconsin (familyvoiceswi.org)
Note that Family Voices has a fact sheet on the new guardianship training requirement (available in English and Spanish) - Family Voices of Wisconsin » Wisconsin’s Guardianship Training Requirement: What Families Need to Know - Family Voices of Wisconsin (familyvoiceswi.org)
Link to guardianship help for Milwaukee area families:
Link to guardianship help for Milwaukee area families:
Link to Children's Wisconsin guardianship clinic (for families whose children are seen at Children's hospital or clinics) - guardianshipbrochure2019.pdf (childrenswi.org)
Link to Children's Wisconsin guardianship clinic (for families whose children are seen at Children's hospital or clinics) - guardianshipbrochure2019.pdf (childrenswi.org)
There is also free help for guardianship paperwork through the Milwaukee Justice Center.
There is also free help for guardianship paperwork through the Milwaukee Justice Center.
Milwaukee Justice Center Adult Guardianship Forms Clinic
Milwaukee Justice Center Adult Guardianship Forms Clinic
901 N. 9th St., Room G-9
901 N. 9th St., Room G-9
(414) 278-2910 (info only)
(414) 278-2910 (info only)
Free adult guardianship forms assistance for uncontested adult guardianship cases. To request an appointment, email mjclegalhelp@gmail.com (preferred) or visit the MJC desk in-person at the address listed above. The Examining Physician’s or Psychologist’s Report (Form GN-3130) must be completed before scheduling an appointment.
Free adult guardianship forms assistance for uncontested adult guardianship cases. To request an appointment, email mjclegalhelp@gmail.com (preferred) or visit the MJC desk in-person at the address listed above. The Examining Physician’s or Psychologist’s Report (Form GN-3130) must be completed before scheduling an appointment.
And, as a reminder, you can call or email the Children's Resource Center (CRC) - Southeast any time to get information on many transition issues - Southeastregional (southeastregionalcenter.org)
And, as a reminder, you can call or email the Children's Resource Center (CRC) - Southeast any time to get information on many transition issues - Southeastregional (southeastregionalcenter.org)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm / Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm / Monday – Friday
Phone: 800-234-KIDS (5437)
Phone: 800-234-KIDS (5437)
Email: CRCsoutheast@childrenswi.org
Email: CRCsoutheast@childrenswi.org
Guardianship Training - UW-Green Bay is the exclusive partner of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in providing the required Wisconsin Act 97 online training for guardians to ensure they understand their duties and responsibilities, the rights of their wards and the best practices for managing the relationship. The training is offered at no charge.
Guardianship Training - UW-Green Bay is the exclusive partner of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in providing the required Wisconsin Act 97 online training for guardians to ensure they understand their duties and responsibilities, the rights of their wards and the best practices for managing the relationship. The training is offered at no charge.
Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program Participant and Family Handbook
Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program Participant and Family Handbook
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.
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. Visit online or call 414-266-6333 or 800-234-5437.
• Consultation on topics related to transition such as health care coverage, employment, IEP transition goals, independent living, guardianship, diagnosis specific information and more. Visit online or call 414-266-6333 or 800-234-5437.
Accessible Chef is a collection of free visual recipes and other resources to help teach cooking skills to individuals with disabilities. Looking for Your Special Chef? You're in the right place! We changed our name to better reflect our goal to make cooking more accessible for everyone.
Accessible Chef is a collection of free visual recipes and other resources to help teach cooking skills to individuals with disabilities. Looking for Your Special Chef? You're in the right place! We changed our name to better reflect our goal to make cooking more accessible for everyone.
Opening Doors Series:
Opening Doors Series:
Handbooks for Students, Families, and Staff
Handbooks for Students, Families, and Staff
Use this pocket guide and a notebook or folder to keep track of your health care information.
Use this pocket guide and a notebook or folder to keep track of your health care information.
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