Where to Start-Wisconsin

WISCONSIN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM


The first three years are the most important building blocks of your child’s future. The Birth to 3 Program is a federally-mandated program (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—IDEA) to support families of children with delays or disabilities under the age of three.        

Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
General Phone Number: 608-266-1865,
TTY Phone Number: 888-701-1251

http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/children/birthto3/





EASTER SEALS


4201 Monona Dr
Monona, WI 53716
Phone: 608-257-7780
Toll free at 1-877-208-5109
E-mail: dcenter@eastersealswisconsin.com
http://www.eastersealswisconsin.com/

MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM:


http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Waivers/Waivers.html

TEFRA: (Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982)

Under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), states may provide Medicaid coverage to children with severe disabilities, disregarding their family income, if these children require care at an institutional (hospital, nursing home or intermediate care facility) level.

When a child receives extended care in an institutional setting, family income is disregarded as a qualification for Medicaid. The TEFRA State Plan Option makes it possible to do the same for a family whose child requires care at the level provided in an institution, but who choose to care for their child at home. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have chosen to implement the TEFRA State Plan Option. Because states vary widely in the availability of institutional care for children and the clinical criteria for admitting children to these institutions, the numbers of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) who receive Medicaid benefits under this option also varies widely from state to state.

Please check with your state office to see if TEFRA is offered in your state.

GENETICS/M.D. SUPPORT IN WISCONSIN


Waisman Center
Developmental Disabilities Clinic
1500 Highland
Madison, WI
Phone: 608-263-5815

Down Syndrome Clinic of Wisconsin
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, MS 786E
Milwaukee, WI
Phone: 414-266-6259
e-mail dscw@chw.org

Gundersen Lutheran Clinic
1910 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI
Phone: 800-362-9567 or 608-782-7300






DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN

The vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) is that we all understand the value of those with Down syndrome in our lives and our communities. We continually strive toward full acceptance, full access, full life and full potential.

3211 South Lake Drive, Suite 113,
St. Francis, WI 53235
866-327-3729
414-327-3729
info@dsaw.org
today@gklaw.com
www.dsaw.org





GETTIN' DOWN CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
888-641-4135
info@gettindowncentralwi.org
www.gettindowncentralwi.org




MADISON AREA DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY

Our mission is to provide support to families and individuals with Down syndrome while advancing awareness, respect and opportunity.

P.O. Box 44796,
Madison, WI 53744
608-692-7653
info@madss.org
sterling@madss.org
www.madss.org




WISCONSIN UPSIDE DOWN FOUNDATION

N41W 29213 Prairie Wind Circle South,
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-443-8690
wiupsidedown@gmail.com
robbin@wiupsidedown.org
www.wiupsidedown.org




THE ARC OF WISCONSIN

2800 Royal Ave., Suite 209
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 222-8907 Phone
(877) 272-8400 Toll Free
(608) 222-8908 Fax
E-mail: arcw@att.net
Web: http://www.arc-wisconsin.org