Advocacy/Regulatory

Helps people turn their goals & dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities & fights for the issues that matter most to families. Advocates for consumers in the marketplace by selecting products & services of high quality & value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, & services. Source for lifestyle tips, news & educational info.

Disability Benefit Specialists help adults with disabilities ages 18-59 answer questions and solve problems related to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, and other public and private benefits. Get help with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Disability Benefit Specialists can also help with Health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs that help cover health care costs.

Elder Benefit Specialists help older adults aged 60 and above understand, get, and keep public and private benefits, including health care and programs that help save money. Get help with Health insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, SeniorCare, and other programs that help cover health care costs. Elder Benefit Specialists also help with Social Security Retirement and Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and debt collection, and FoodShare applications.

ADRC-CW promotes choice and independence through information, personalized options counseling, advocacy, and access to services which prevent, delay, and lesson the impacts of aging and disabilities. Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC’s) are the first place to go to get accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. ADRC’s are friendly, welcoming places where individuals, concerned families, friends, or professionals can go for information tailored to their situation. The ADRC provides information on a broad range of programs and services, helps people understand the various long term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits, and serves as the access point for publicly-funded long term care. These services can be provided at the ADRC, via telephone, walk-in, email or home visit, whichever is more convenient to the individual seeking help.

Provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Wisconsin advocacy, education, guardianship, lobbying, prevention, training, information, and referral services.

Provides free reviews on businesses & charities operating nationwide. Free complaint resolution service to help consumers resolve complaints against businesses. AUTO LINE for problems w/new cars under Wisconsin’s “Lemon Law”.

This agency’s regulatory responsibilities include licensing and regulating adult community based residential facilities (CBRF’s), 3-4 bed adult family homes, and residential care apartments complexes (RCAC’s). Also certifies adult day care facilities.

This agency’s regulatory responsibilities include licensing and regulating adult community based residential facilities (CBRF’s), 3-4 bed adult family homes, and residential care apartments complexes (RCAC’s). Also certifies adult day care facilities.

Children’s Resource Centers helps families of children with delays, disabilities, and/or special health care needs by providing information, referrals to agencies, and links to local resources. Focus areas include assistance with Medicaid and private insurance, finding medical and therapy providers, and transitions to adult care. We, along with our partners, offer a variety of trainings throughout the year.

The CAP program can provide you with information about your rights under the Rehabilitation Act including your rights to Vocational Rehabilitation Services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. CAP can explain the DVR processes and procedures. We can also advocate for you with DVR and in limited circumstances help with appeals of denials made by DVR. We can also provide you with information and technical assistance regarding your rights under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

info@drwi.org

This program is charged with protecting the rights of clients in State mental health institutes, State centers for people with intellectual developmental disabilities, and Chapter 980 patients in the Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center. The Client Right Office (CRO) is also responsible for assuring the proper implementation of the client rights and the grievance resolution procedures under State law for all licensed and certified programs in Wisconsin (public and private) that provide treatment or services to persons with a mental illness or intellectual developmental disability, or are recovering from substance abuse. CRO also handles appeals of program level community grievance decisions under DHS94.

skomisar@cwag.org
www.cwag.org
CWAG is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the elderly and people with disabilities through legislative advocacy, public education, and free legal services statewide to victims at least 60 years of age who have been financially exploited, abused by a fiduciary, scammed, or had their identity stolen.

Provides info., advocacy, referral, & legal assistance to elder victims of financial abuse. Financial exploitation can include issues of: Consumer fraud & scams, Identity theft, misuse
of authority by agents under financial powers of attorney or guardianships, theft in whole or part of an elder’s personal &/or real property. Offer services to the elder’s non-offending surrogate, such as a friend, family member, agent or guardian. Offers training to community members, attorneys, financial institutions, & human service providers on these issues.

Administers Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, Public Accommodations Law, Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Open Housing Law, & retaliation for filing complaints about health care facilities or toxic substances. Handles complaints for unpaid wages, minimum wage, overtime, street trades, business closing & mass layoff, cessation of health care benefits, & personnel records. Filing of complaints is time sensitive.

Provides advocacy for people w/disabilities who have been discriminated against, neglected, abused, or denied a needed service or program based on a disability. Discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations. Does NOT provide advocacy for people w/disabilities who need legal assistance w/bankruptcies, traffic ticket cases, criminal cases, or family law issues. Eligibility: Provides advocacy assistance to children/adults w/disabilities who have had their rights denied based on a disability.

Responsible for assuring the health, safety, & welfare of the citizens of Wisconsin. If an individual believes that a caregiver, agency, or DQA-regulated facility has violated State or Federal laws pertaining to regulated entities, that individual has the right to file a complaint.

The Fair Housing Council can help if you are experiencing neighbor harassment, accessibility issues in housing, difficulty getting an emotional support or service animal approved, or other fair housing issues. If you’ve experienced housing discrimination, it’s important to stand up for your rights People who win housing discrimination cases can achieve REAL results for themselves, and help make sure that other people don’t face the same discrimination.

1109 6th St, Wausau WI 54403
2821 8th St S, Ste 5, Wisc. Rapids WI 54494
(715) 842-8390
www.hmongamericancenter.org
Personalized services to the Hmong community & all refugees.

Legal assistants provide info., make referrals to appropriate agencies, & help callers locate an attorney to hire.

Serves people w/disabilities of all ages. Services include: Information & Referral, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Transition to Community Services, Adaptive Equipment Demonstration, Loan & Assessment, Mental Health Recovery Centers, Residential & Architectural Accessibility, Personal Assistant Services (PAS), Certified IRIS Consultants, and Representative Payee.

Responsible for assuring health, safety, & welfare of the citizens of Wisconsin. If individual believes that a caregiver, agency, or DQA-regulated facility has violated State or Federal laws pertaining to regulated entities, that individual has the right to file a complaint w/DQA.

Assists people experiencing problems w/Family Care or IRIS programs. Person’s must be age 18-59 & eligible for Family Care or IRIS. Can provide info. & education on consumer rights, negotiate, mediate, & investigate complaints, assist consumers in filing complaints & appeals, assist in filing for administrative hearings. No charge for these services.

Assists people experiencing problems w/Family Care or IRIS programs. Person’s must be age 18-59 & eligible for Family Care or IRIS. Can provide info. & education on consumer rights, negotiate, mediate, & investigate complaints, assist consumers in filing complaints & appeals, assist in filing for administrative hearings. No charge for these services.

This program was established by the state legislature to investigate complaints from any person concerning improper treatment of elderly persons receiving long-term care in a Wisconsin nursing home, Community Based Residential Facility, or Adult Family Home licensed by the State of Wisconsin. The program also offers advocacy for Family Care & IRIS program participants age 60 and over statewide. The Ombudsman in this office will:*Be an advocate to help resolve any problem or dispute relating to long-term care.*Provides presentations on nursing home residents’ rights and other topics related to long-term care.

Assists people experiencing problems w/Family Care or IRIS programs. Person’s must be age 18-59 & eligible for Family Care or IRIS. Can provide info. & education on consumer rights, negotiate, mediate, & investigate complaints, assist consumers in filing complaints & appeals, assist in filing for administrative hearings. No charge for these services.

Services for victims in later life & adults at risk. Offers accessible, specialized services & outreach throughout the greater Marshfield area. Some services we provide are: Advocacy & Support (Assessments, safety planning, order of protections); Accessible Services (transportation assistance, support groups); Resources & Referrals (housing, counseling, financial planning, medical/health care, nutrition info). Shelter/Housing.

Services include:*Low-income housing list for the elderly and disabled*First-time homebuyer’s information*Refinancing assistance*Assistance to avoid foreclosure*HUD homes for sale (foreclosure list) – www.hudhomestore.com*Investigating housing discrimination complaints, call (800) 765-9372.

Email: guardian@gwaar.org
Resources available at www.gwaar.org/gsc
Answers your questions about guardianships, powers of attorney, and other advance directives.

Provides eligible adults age 55 & older with training opportunities & part-time, paid work experience to help get back into the workforce. Put your experience back to work!

Email: smp-wi@gwaar.org
Website: www.gwaar.org/senior-medicare-patrol
The Wisconsin SMP empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. Complimentary resources available: quarterly newsletter, fraud alerts, personal health care journals, educational presentations, attendance of resource fairs, individual assistance via helpline.