Organization

Telephone Number

Topic

Web Address

Special Education in Plain Language

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WI Department of Public Instruction outlines the special education process and laws

http://www.specialed.us/pl-07/pl07-index.html

The Family Village

(608)263-3301

Provides disability related resources to families

www.fsrcdane.org

Family Support and Resource Center

(608)237-7630

Support services for families with children with disabilities

www.fsrcdane.org

Respite Center

(608)244-5700

Provides emergency and planned respite support to families

www.centerforfamilies.org

Dane County Human Services

(608)838-0413

Multiple services that support families

www.danecountyhumanservices.org

WI Autism Society

(920)558-4602

Autism and Related Disorders

www.asw4autism.org

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, CHADD

(301)306-7070

ADHD and ADD

www.chadd.org

Down Syndrome Association and Resource Center of WI

(608)692-7653

Information and resources about Down Syndrome

www.dsaw.org

United Cerebral Palsy of Dane County

(608)273-4434

Information and support and Birth to 3 services

www.ucpdane.org

International Rett Syndrome Foundation

1-800-818-7388

Information about Rett Syndrome

www.rettsyndrome.org

Journey Mental Health Center

(608)270-2720

Or

For Emergencies

(608)280-2600

Nonprofit agency offering crisis support for mental health and substance abuse

www.journeymhc.org

Helping Others Prevent and Educate About Suicide- HOPES

1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention and Intervention

www.hopes-wi.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Wisconsin

(608)268-6000

1-800-236-2988

Mental Health Disorders and Treatment

www.nami.org

Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Center of Dane County

(608)242-4800

1-800-422-7138

Supports individuals with disabilities to gain meaningful employment

http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/locations/dane.htm