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Organizations

Following is a list of Wisconsin organizations. They are listed by acronym, short description and the web site.

WSPEI - The Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative was developed by the Department of Public Instruction to help schools promote partnerships with families of children with disabilities. WSPEI is a service for parents, educators, and others interested in parent-educator partnerships for children with disabilities. For more information about the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) please contact Mary Skadahl Project Coordinator at the Regional Office, phone 1-877-844-4925. Web site -http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html

WI FACETS - Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. We were founded in 1995 by parents who believed that parents are the best advocates for their children. Web site -  http://www.wifacets.org

Parents Plus - The mission of Parents Plus of Wisconsin is to support the development of positive parenting skills and to increase parental involvement in Wisconsin schools for the purpose of improving student achievement. Web site - http://www.parentspluswi.org/

RCAW - The Respite Care Association of Wisconsin promotes and supports through education, advocacy, and public awareness, a statewide quality respite and crisis care system.

DPI - Wisconsin Department of Public Education Special Education Page - http://dpi.wi.gov/sped

Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities was established to advocate on behalf of
individuals with developmental disabilities, foster welcoming and inclusive communities, and
 improve the disability service system. The Council's mission is to help people with developmental
 disabilities become independent, productive, and included in all facets of community life. Web site - http://www.wcdd.org/

Wisconsin Family Ties a statewide not-for-profit organization run by families for families that
include children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders. Web site - http://www.wifamilyties.org/

Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and
communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities,
for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Web site -  http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx

Trace Research & Development Center is a part of the College of Engineering, University
of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology
and disability. Web site - http://trace.wisc.edu/

Following are more Wisconsin Organizations listed by name and web site:

Autism Society of Wisconsin http://www.asw4autism.org

Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin http://www.dsaw.org/

Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin http://www.biaw.org

People First Wisconsin http://www.peoplefirstwi.org/

Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dvr/default.htm

Family Voices of Wisconsin http://www.wfv.org/fv/

 Following is a list of national organizations. They are listed by acronym, short description and the web site.

NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.  Web site -  http://www.nichy.org

ACF The United States Department of Health and Human Services has a comprehensive site with useful information for parents and educators. Web site - http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add/

ERIC The Education Resources Information Center, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education, produces the world’s premier database of journal and non-journal education literature. Web site -  http://www.eric.ed.gov/

U.S. Department of Education Web site - http://www.ed.gov/

Please direct any questions regarding this site to
Evelyn Azbell, WSPEI Parent Coordinator for CESA 12 & 9 .
You may e-mail her at evelyn@wi-pec.net or call (715) 682-2363 ext.115.

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