Resources for the OCArc
The Ozaukee County Arc is not endorsing the agencies listed in this section. This information is provided to the viewer as resources that may be helpful for those promoting the quality of life for persons with developmental and related disabilities.
Government
- Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors
Information on County Supervisors by district
http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/Board/board.html - Ozaukee County Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities
Link to Ozaukee County's Human Services Developmental Disabilities page
http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/HumanServices/DevelopmentalDisabilities.htm - Social Security Administration
Link to the SSA site
http://www.ssa.gov - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Link to DCF services and information
http://dcf.wisconsin.gov - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Link to DHS services and information
http://dhs.wisconsin.gov
Services & Information
- Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
Angelman Syndrome site
http://www.angelman.org - Arc of the United States
National Arc site
http://www.thearc.org - Arc - Wisconsin
Wisconsin state site
http://www.arc-wisconsin.org - Autism Society of America
Link to the national site for the ASA
http://www.autism-society.org - Balance, Inc.
Supported living, adult family homes, adult day program and other services
http://www.balanceinc.org - Disability Advocates Wisconsin Network (DAWN)
Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.dawninfo.org - Independence First
Provides many resources for people with disabilities
http://www.independencefirst.org - Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Inc.
Group homes and other services in Ozaukee County
http://www.lsswis.org - Portal Industries, Inc.
Supported employment, work services, adult day program, recreation program and other services
http://www.portalindustries.org - Progressive Beginnings
Provides OT, PT, and Speech and Language Pathology in and around Sheboygan County
http://www.progressivebeginnings.net - Public Health Information & Referral Services
Links to many other sites for Public Health Information and Referral Services for Women, Children, & Families
http://www.mch-hotlines.org - Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc.
Describes various services provided by WI FACETS
http://www.wifacets.org - Movin’ Out, Inc.
Movin’ Out, Inc. helps people with disabilities and their families craft an individualized housing plan. The Wisconsin Initiative in Sustainable Housing, Inc. (WISH) has merged with Movin' Out.
http://www.movin-out.org/services.html
Respite Services & Camps
- Adventures for L.I.F.E. Camps
Offered by the Milwaukee Center for Independence. Outdoor adventures for people with significant developmental challenges. Both overnight and day camp settings are available.
Adventures for LIFE Brochure and
http://www.mcfi.net/services/life.aspx - Camp Gray Lake Delton
Provides information about camps for children with mild disabilities
http://www.campgray.com - Camp LuWiSoMo
Christian camp located in Wild Rose, WI ages 8-adult
http://www.luwisomo.org - Easter Seals Wisconsin
Describes various service provided by Easter Seals WI including respite camps
http://www.easterseals.com - Moon Beach Camp
Family camp offered by the United Church of Christ – grounds are ADA compliant Trips and Tours Action Link
http://www.ucci.org - Special Touch
Special Touch Summer Get Away
http://www.specialtouch.org - United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin
Respite providers for Ozaukee County
http://www.ucpsew.org - Wisconsin Lions Camp
Ages 9-17 with mild cognitive disabilities
http://www.wisconsinlionscamp.com
Trips & Tours
- Able Trek Tours
Fully escorted /chaperoned tours for people with special needs
http://www.abletrektours.com - Friendship Ventures
A non-profit agency that creates unique educational, recreational and social opportunities for people of all ages with mental and physical developmental disabilities.
http://www.friendshipventures.org - Trips, Inc
Vacations for special travelers aged 16 to adult with developmental disabilities
http://www.tripsinc.com - Welcome H.O.M.E
B&B for those with physical disabilities that offers a vehicle for providing information, and examples of barrier free living.
http://www.hnet.net/~welcomehome - Wilderness Inquiry Outdoor Adventures
Provides outdoor adventure for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds - including people with disabilities
http://www.wildernessinquiry.org