Our Mission
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Our Mission. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country is dedicated to working with adults and families who are affected by aging, disability, mental health or substance abuse issues, by providing information and access to services to enhance their quality of life. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Our MissionThe Aging and Disability Resource
Center of Eagle Country is dedicated to working with adults and families who are affected by aging, disability, mental health or substance abuse issues, by providing information and access to services to enhance their quality of life.
Aging & Disability Resource Center Offers You:• A single point of contact for information and
assistance on issues affecting people with disabilities, regardless of income.
• A place to call for students, parents and teachers with disability questions related to adulthood (18+)
• We provide accurate, unbiased information related to living and working with a disability
• Services can be provided at home, in the office, IEP meetings, via telephone, and/or through a home visit.
Making the TransitionThe day is coming…NOW WHAT!? We
can help!
Helping Students with Disabilities Get Ready for Life After High School
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PUBLICLY
FUNDED LONG-
TERM CARE
INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT
Key Players in Transition• Student• Parents• Teachers• Community• Division of
Vocational Relocation (DVR)• Guidance• Social Worker• Psychologist
• ADRC• Support Staff• School Administrators• Universities,
Technical/community Colleges• Employers• Independent Living Services• Social Security
Administration• Paraprofessionals•Transition Coordinator
At 18 call Social Security and the
ADRC.
Transition Timeline: What to Expect Education
Provides information about services, resources
and programs.
Parents or guardian helps me
with my goals.
Independent Living Options.
Employment
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR) can help me
reach my employment goals.
Social Security can help with benefits like Supplemental Security Income
(SSI), Social Security Disability
Income (SSDI), Medical Assistance
(MA).
Teachers help me with my
goal.
I Know my
Dreams and Goals
DVR
Important Things that Happen at 18• Resolve the issue of guardianship
and/or related alternatives.
• Understand adult rights & responsibilities.
• Disability determination through SSA and apply for SSI and Medical Assistance if
appropriate.
• Develop, coordinate, or execute the Individual service plan.We can help with ALL of this – for
FREE!
Please, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Baraboo Office 505 Broadway StBaraboo, WI, [email protected]
Prairie Du Chien Office
225 N Beaumont Rd Ste 118
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
We’ve got the Talent Time and Tools
to make Transitions as easy as possible!
Mauston Office220 E La Crosse StMauston, WI [email protected]
Richland Center Office221 W Seminary StRichland Center, WI [email protected]
ADRC of Eagle Country…
