A resource guide about publicly funded long-term care programs, integrated employment, achieving personal goals after high school, and many other transition-related topics.
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A series of publications by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction about various transition-related topics.
Opening Doors to Adult Services
Opening Doors to Post Secondary Education & Training
Opening Doors to Self Determination
If you are a teen with a disability, or someone close to a teen with a disability, this website can help you explore and prepare for the future. The Wisconsin Transition Resource Guide is also saved on this website.
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Guide to Transition Services for students (18 - 21 year old) with transition needs and their family members.
Information and assistance on issues related to adult guardianship, protective placement, advance directives, supported decision making and more.
Information from Wisconsin BPDD about Supported Decision-Making and strategies that help individuals to have more control over their life and future. Resources include a Supported Decision-Making Guidebook, Toolkit and links to recorded Webinars.
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources publication about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship.
Transitioning to Adulthood Guardianship
The training requirement applies to all new petitions for guardianship filed as of January 1, 2023, as well as petitions to appoint a standby or successor guardian filed on or after Jan 1. It does not apply to corporate guardians or guardians of minor children under the age of 18. For volunteers or family members who anticipate serving as guardian for more than one ward, the training must only be completed once. While the training is intended for new guardians, it is available to anyone who would like to take it. https://www.uwgb.edu/guardianship-training/
General guidance about how to pursue guardianship without the assistance of an attorney. These directions are for information only and should not be considered legal advice.
Guidance for Filing for Guardianship “Pro Se”
Security's Representative Payment Program provides benefit payment management for people who need assistance to manage their monthly Social Security income.
Power of Attorney for Finances and Property
Do It Yourself Consumer Packet: Planning for Future Financial Decision Making
Power of Attorney for Finances and Property blank form
Revoking a Power of Attorney for Finances and Property
Power of Attorney for Health Care
Do It Yourself Consumer Packet: Planning for Future Health Care Decision Making
Power of Attorney Health Care blank form
Revoking a Power of Attorney for Health Care
A report that is used in a legal proceeding to determine if an individual is in need of a guardian, protective placement and/or protective services.
A fact sheet about ABLE Accounts that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program.
A fact sheet about various types of special needs trusts that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program.
Provides information and assistance to help people to learn about and connect with transportation resources.
Transportation Provider Options in Dane County for People with Developmental and Other Disabilities.
The Transportation Independence Project (TIP) has prepared this toolkit to increase informed transportation decision making in people with developmental disabilities as they consider: how transportation helps them live the life they choose, self-assess their needs, explore the full continuum of transportation options, select the best option for each trip and take steps to arrange services and supports. The toolkit may be used independently, or with the help of family, a caregiver or a team who supports an individual.
Children's Long Term Support (CLTS)
This program funds community supports and services for children who have substantial limitations in their daily activities and need support to remain in their home or community. Eligible children include those with developmental disabilities, severe emotional disturbances, and physical disabilities. Funding can be used to support a range of different services based on an assessment of the needs of the child and his or her family.
The Katie Beckett Program is a program that allows certain children with long-term disabilities, mental illness, or complex medical needs, living at home with their families, to obtain a ForwardHealth card (Medicaid).
Children who are not eligible for other Medicaid programs because the income or assets of their parents are too high may be eligible for Medicaid through the Katie Beckett Program. A child may be eligible for this source of Medicaid even if they are currently covered under a private health insurance policy.
To learn more about these programs contact: 608-242-6226 or cltsintake@DaneCounty.gov
A Federal/State agency that assists people with disabilities to achieve their desired employment outcomes.
Project SEARCH is a 12 month, high school transition program for students with disabilities, ages 18-21. This program is based at VA Hospital & UW Hospital & Clinics and provides vocational training and education with a goal of obtaining community employment. All applicants must have an open DVR file to be considered.
Guide that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program.
This is a free program provided by the ADRC to assist people with disabilities to apply for SSI/SSDI benefits and can also assist with appealing benefit denials.
You can create a my Social Security account to access your Social Security Statement to check your earnings and get your benefit estimates.
Federal agency that administers Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Social Security Administration Homepage
Social Security Youth Resources - Social Security’s webpage with resources to connect youth and young adults with disabilities to important information to achieve education, career, and life goals.
