ADRC of Dane County | Transition Planning Resources

The lobby of the ADRC is now open for members of the public looking for information or applying for publicly-funded long-term care services. Information and applications continue to be taken over the phone at 608-240-7400 or Toll-Free at 855-417-6892 or by email to: ADRC@countyofdane.com.

Visitors to the ADRC are strongly encouraged to wear a mask or face covering. A mask will be provided if needed. Visitors can expect to speak with a staff member by phone from a private room. As we maintain social distancing practices, visitors may be asked to wait outside the ADRC or in their vehicle until it is their turn to enter.

Youth & Transition

Resource Guides Living My Dream A resource guide about publicly funded long-term care programs, integrated employment, achieving personal goals after high school, and many other transition-related topics. Opening Doors Opening Doors to Adult Services Opening Doors to Employment Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education & Training Opening Doors to Self Determination A series of publications by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction about various transition-related topics. Wisconsin Transition Resource Guide Provides tips and resources to help plan for adulthood and life after high school.
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship Guardianship Support Center Site Information and assistance on issues related to adult guardianship, protective placement, advance directives, supported decision making and more. Supported Decision Making Wisconsin BPDD publication about Supported Decision-Making and strategies that help individuals to have more control over their life and future. Transitioning to Adulthood: Guardianship and Children with Significant Disabilities Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources publication about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship. Social Security Administration Representative Payee Security's Representative Payment Program provides benefit payment management for people who need assistance to manage their monthly Social Security income. Power Of Attorney 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 for Health Care blank form Revoking a Power of Attorney for Health Care Examining Physician’s or Psychologist’s Report 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.
Employment Division of Vocational Rehabilitation [DVR] A Federal/State agency that assists people with disabilities to achieve their desired employment outcomes. Project SEARCH – Madison 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.
Social Security Benefits and How to Apply The United States Social Security Administration Federal agency that administers Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. How to create an online My Social Security Account You can create a my Social Security account to access your Social Security Statement to check your earnings and get your benefit estimates. ADRC 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. How to Transition to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at age 18 Guide that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program. How to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits Guide that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program.
Financial Planning ABLE Accounts A fact sheet about ABLE Accounts that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program. Special Needs Trust A fact sheet about various types of special needs trusts that was developed by the ADRC of Dane County Disability Benefit Specialist Program.
Transportation Dane County Transportation Center Provides information and assistance to help people to learn about and connect with transportation resources. Quick Reference Guide Transportation Provider Options in Dane County for People with Developmental and Other Disabilities. Transportation Reference and Individualized Planning (T.R.I.P.) Toolkit 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.
Services for Children Under the Age of 18 CompassWisconsin: Threshold Provides a unified point for intake, application and eligibility determination for children’s long-term support (CLTS) services for families in Dane County. Families can apply for Katie Beckett Medicaid, Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver and the Children’s Community Options Program through CompassWisconsin: Threshold. Contact 608-288-9808 to inquire about these services.

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To support seniors, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers by providing useful information, assistance and education on community services and long-term care options and by serving as the single entry point for publicly funded long-term care services while at all times respecting the rights, dignity and preference of the individual.

: Monday through Friday
7:45 am – 4:30 pm; *After-hours appointments are available upon request; Toll-Free: 855-417-6892; Phone: 608-240-7400; Fax: 608-240-7401
Email: ADRC@countyofdane.com
Address: 2865 N. Sherman Avenue
Northside Town Center
Madison, WI 53704

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Resource Wise [Newsletter]

RESOURCE WISE is our ADRC quarterly newsletter. This newsletter provides valuable information and timely tips to our Dane County community.

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Memory Screening

A memory screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. It creates a baseline of where a person is at so future changes can be monitored. Memory Screening can be conducted at the ADRC, or we can visit your home.
Call (608) 240-7400 to schedule a memory screen.

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