Information & Referral Resources for Children Disabilities
or Special Health Care Needs and their Families
Organization:
Wisconsin State Independent Living Council
P.O. Box 7851, Rm 851L
Madison, WI 53707-7851
608-261-8397
888-947-7452
www.wisilc.org/
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Mission:
To promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of
consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access,
and individual and system advocacy, and in order to maximize the leadership,
empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities,
and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into
the mainstream of American society.
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Population Served:
All
individuals of all ages with disabilities, including sensory, emotional,
physical, cognitive, mental illness, etc. Special attention is given to
addressing the needs of unserved and underserved populations, such as
minorities, those living in rural areas, and persons from certain disability
groups.
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Service Area:
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Statewide
Services Provided:
Independent living center (ILC) provides
information & referral, assistance, advocacy, & independent living skills
training. They assist people in becoming effective self-advocates, & to
coordinate services on their own behalf.
Additional Comments:
SILC is
currently developing a new state plan for independent living, which is due in
June. It would be very helpful for them to receive input on it now.
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© Wisconsin Family Voices 2005
Last updated 3/19/2005
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