State of Wisconsin Resources

State Department of Workforce Development
201 East Washington Avenue
Suite A100
P.O. Box 7852
Madison, WI  53707-7852
Phone:  (608) 261-0050
Toll-Free:  (800) 442-3477
Fax:  (608) 260-3165
TTY:  (888) 877-5939
Email:  Charlene.Dwyer@dwd.wi.gov or Charlene.Dwyer@we.gov

Wisconsin residents with a disability may be eligible for benefits to assist them in acquiring the training, skills, and assistive technology that they require to be employed.  When justified as a requirement, this may include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.  

The IRIS program is managed by each county’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ARDC) or for Tribal Members the appropriate Tribal Aging and Disability Resource Specialist (ADRCS).

To find the ARDC or ADRCS for each county use this link:  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/consumer/index.htm

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) is a program for adults with disabilities and elderly people in Wisconsin. It is a self-directed program. That means that you will have the freedom to decide how you want to live your life.
You must be eligible for Medicaid to be in the IRIS program.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) oversees the IRIS program.

The CLTS program is managed by each county’s Health and Human Services Agency.

To find the HHS Agency for each country use this link:

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/contact.htm

CLTS is a program for children under the age of 22.  The child must be Medicaid eligible to be eligible for CLTS benefits.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) oversees the CLTS program.

P.O. Box 7951
Madison, WI  53707-7951
Phone:  (608) 264-9497
Toll-Free:  (800) 446-6564
Website:  www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs
Email:  ocvs@doj.state.wi.us

Victims of violent crime and family or household members of deceased victims may have significant out-of-pocket expenses through no fault of their own.  Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) helps pay for unreimbursed eligible expenses that result from the crime.

1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI  53703
Phone:  (608) 266-1865
TTY:  (800) 947-3529
Website:  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wistech/index.htm

WisTech provides information on selecting, funding, installing, and using assistive technology.
Assistive technology is any item, device, or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functionality of people with disabilities, allowing them to be more independent in education, employment, recreation, and daily living activities. Assistive technology includes the services necessary to get and use the devices, including assessment, customization, repair, and training.