Helpful Links
Advocacy & Rights
An introductory web course on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 that explores the legal requirements and spirit of the ADA.
A protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities.
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc.
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is a non-partisan initiative to increase voter turnout by our community through education, outreach, and get out the vote (GOTV) efforts.
Please call 1-800-326-2577 V/TTY regarding non-discrimination concerns.
Area Support & Advocacy Groups
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8 pm at the Superior Public Library. Call Pam at 715-394-6958 for more information.
Ashland Area Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Call Peggy at 715-682-6506 for more information.
Ogema Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group
Meetings on the third Thursday of every month at the Hill Town Hall. Call Donna French at 715-767-5467 for more information.
Spooner Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group
Meets every third Sunday at 2 pm at the Spooner Armory. Call Marnie at 219-393-4873 or Dee at 715-416-3676 for more information.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Meets every other Wednesday from 1-2 pm at Goslin Courts. Call Sue at 715-635-9138 for more information.
Brain Tumor Support Group
Meets the third Monday of each month at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Call Jan Stevens at 218-726-4230 for more information.
Meets at 3 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at The Oaks Assisted Living Facility. Call Wendie Libert at 715-373-6427 or by email at wlibert@mail.nlhealth.org
Women's Support Group
Meets on Mondays at 4:30 pm at New Day Center in Ashland. Contact Midge Montano at 715-682-9566 for more information.
Assistive Technology
A free listing service for Used Home Medical Equipment.
Benefits, Communication, & Food Assistance
Employment
Find your local job center or search for work online.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Solutions for reasonable accommodations.
NW Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program
A protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities.
This board administers federal AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
A network of local, state, and national service programs that connect people to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
National Service Inclusion Project
A training and technical assistance provider on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as active participants in national service programs.
Independent Living Centers of Wisconsin
Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW)
Serves the counties of Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, Rusk, and St. Croix.
Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC)
Serves the counties of Adams, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Taylor, Villas, and Wood.
Options for Independent Living
Serves the counties of Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menomonee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago
Serves the counties of Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Rock, and Walworth.
Serves the counties of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee.
Serves the counties of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, and Green.
Independent Living Resources, Inc.
Serves the counties of Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, LaCrosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, and Vernon.
Miscellaneous & Recreation
A free community resource guide to help you find free and reduced-cost services in your area.
Provides services and support that allow seniors to live how they choose.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to making live music accessible.