Who do I call first for disability services in Dane County, Wisconsin?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Wisconsin vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Dane County.

Is help available in Spanish in Dane County?

Yes. This Dane County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Wisconsin agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Dane County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Dane County, Wisconsin

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Dane County, Wisconsin. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Dane County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Dane County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Dane County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Access to Independence, Inc. ((608) 242-8484, Madison)
Project SEARCH — University of Wisconsin Hospital/William S. Middleton VA Hospital (Madison). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Wisconsin FARM Program, Middleton (Middleton). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals Wisconsin, Middleton (main office) (Middleton). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Wisconsin. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Childrens Service Society of WI — DBA Childrens Hosp of WI Comm Servs (608-221-3511, Madison)
Common Threads Family Res Center (608-838-8999, McFarland)
Community Counseling Center of — Madison Inc (608-833-5880, Middleton)
Community Services Associates SC — Pauquette Ctr for Psychological Servs (608-405-5712, Madison)
Access Community Health Centers Administrative Offices (608-443-5500, Madison)
Children's Dental Center - Sun Prairie (608-453-5600, Sun Prairie)
Children's Dental Center of Madison-East Madison (608-825-7500, Madison)
Children's Dental Center of Madison-Fitchburg (608-288-1543, Fitchburg)
Communication Champions Club Co (MADISON)
Custom Canines Service Dog Academy Inc (MADISON)
Learning Atrium Inc (VERONA)
Richardson School (MADISON)
4 Lakes Health Services, Inc (608-315-2378, MADISON). Respite care
A Sisterly Senior Living (608-381-1402, DEFOREST). Respite care
Aalair Home Care Llc (608-237-7735, MADISON). In-home support
Ability Bloom Llc (614-325-1489, MIDDLETON). Day program / habilitation
Aveanna Home Health (608-274-8193, MADISON)
Awooncare Home Health, Llc (608-906-1123, FITCHBURG)
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin (608-238-0268, MADISON)

Statewide programs serving Dane County

These serve every county in Wisconsin, including Dane County.

Waisman Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Wisconsin (800-928-8778). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities ((608) 266-7826). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
WisTech (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Program) (608-514-2513). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Wisconsin FACETS (414-374-4645). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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