Financial Services
Aging and Disability Resources Center-Milwaukee County and Waukesha County
Address: Milwaukee -1220 W. Vliet St. Suite 300, Milwaukee Waukesha- 514 Riverview Ave, Waukesha, WI 531
Website: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/DSD
Description: The resource center offers information and assistance to individuals with disabilities and their families. The center is funded by the country and offers free services to its residents. Reach out to your county's resource center for information on long-term care, applying for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social security and transitioning from children's services to adult services.
Services: Resources and counseling for applying for government resources, housing, finances, birth-to three services, healthcare services, etc.
Type of Service: Government Funded
Age Range: Adults
Price: Resources are free, some programs have fees
Community Advocates
Address: 728 North James Lovell Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
Website: https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/ssi-disability-advocacy.html
Description: Community Advocates Inc. was established in 1976. Their mission is to make sure that low-income families and individuals' basic needs are met. Their resources, support, and programs hope to empower individuals and their families to be independent.
Services: information, representation, referrals, and advocacy for individuals seeking Social Security disability benefits
Type of Service: Private
Age Range: Adult
Price: Free
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Address: Milwaukee Location-6737 W. Washington St., Suite 3230 Milwaukee, WI 53214
Website: http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/
Description:This private non-profit organization was started in 1977. Their mission is to protect the right of individuals with disabilities living in Wisconsin.
Services: Medicare Part D Disability Drug Benefit Helpline (Free), Respite care and Advocacy
Type of Service: Non-Profit
Age Range: 18+ and their families
Price: Dependent on services
Age Range: All ages
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Address: Multiple housing options around the city
Website: http://www.hacm.org/programs/community-supportive-services/senior-adult-disabled-service
Description: Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee beginning in 1993 in conjunction with SET Inc. has been offering case management as well as other services to disabled adults who live in their buildings.
Services: Housing for individuals with disabilities who are from low-income families.
Type of Service: Government Funded
Age Range: Adults
Waukesha County
Address: N/A
Website: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/HealthAndHumanServices/adrc/specialized-transportation/
Description: Waukesha county or The Aging and Disability Resource Center sponsors subsidized transportation services. In order to be eligible, one must complete an application and be approved for discounted transportation fares.
Services: Subsidized transportation for individuals with disabilities
Age Range: 18-65
Type of Service: Government Funded
Price: Sliding scale- price is dependent on the individual’s ability to pay
Wisconsin: Katie Beckett Program
Address: N/A
Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/kbp/index.htm
Description: The Katie Beckett Program is a special eligibility process that allows certain children with long-term disabilities, mental illness, or complex medical needs, living at home with their families, to obtain a Wisconsin ForwardHealthMedicaid card.
Services: Medicaid coverage
Type of Service: Government Funded
Age Range: 0-18
Price: Free