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Disclaimer: All external hyperlinks are provided for your information and for the benefit of the general public.  The Department of Health Services does not testify to, sponsor, or endorse the accuracy of the information provided on externally linked pages.

AIDS

• AIDS Network (formerly the Madison AIDS Support Network) provides care and prevention services to south central Wisconsin.

• AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
• Wisconsin AIDS/HIV Program, part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

• Alzheimer's Association - Greater Wisconsin Chapter
• Alzheimer's Association provides a search feature that can help you find your local chapter. It also provides CareFinder, an online tool that can help you determine your care needs and care options.
• Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Arthritis

• Arthritis Foundation:  Information on Wisconsin chapter and news about upcoming events.
• Wisconsin Arthritis Program, part of  the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Blindness or Low Vision

• Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired:  This office in the Wisconsin Department of Health Services provides information on resources and programs available in Wisconsin.

• Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

• National Federation of the Blind provides a list of Wisconsin resources for the blind or visually impaired.

• VisionAware seeks to help adults who are losing their sight continue to live full and independent lives.

• Connections in Sight is a website designed to help people of all ages deal with issues related to changing vision, vision loss, or low vision.

Brain Injury

• Brain Injury Waiver Program:  This waiver program provides home- and community-based services for people with brain injuries who need significant supports and meet eligibility requirements.

• The Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin provides information specifically for individuals with brain injuries and their families.  The site also includes information and links that may be of use to people and families facing other types of disabilities.

Cancer

• Cancer.gov of the National Cancer Institute provides information on treatment options, clinical trials and coping with cancer. You can also talk with an information specialist from the NCI's Cancer Information Service, in English or Spanish, within the United States, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).
  

• American Cancer Society:  Find a variety of information about cancer support services and treatment, including how to find resources in your area.

• Wisconsin Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society serves people touched by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma.
  

Cerebral Palsy

• United Cerebral Palsy:  Find local chapters of this organization.

Cystic Fibrosis

• University of Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Center provides care to patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). In addition to information about the Center's clinics, this website also includes parent education materials, a series of newsletters, ordering information for the Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition Handbook and Cookbook, and links to other CF resources.
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wisconsin Chapter  

Deaf or Hard of Hearing

• Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, provides information, referral services, support, and training for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Developmental Disabilities

• Developmental Disabilities Services and Programs, from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, provides information on programs for those with developmental disabilities including autism, brain injury, or mental retardation.

Diabetes

• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse:   Information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.
• American Diabetes Association has information on diabetes and community programs and local events.

Down Syndrome

• Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin:  An organization created for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Epilepsy

• The Epilepsy Foundation provides a search feature that can help you find your local affiliate.

Heart Disease

• The American Heart Association provides a variety of information about heart disease and related conditions, including resources for caregivers and information about health care and prevention. You can also find a list of local offices in Wisconsin.

Kidney Disease

• National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse:  Information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.
• National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin

Lung Disease

• American Lung Association of Wisconsin

Lyme Disease

• Information on Lyme Disease from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

• Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mental Illness 

• Wisconsin United for Mental Health, a partnership of public and private organizations created to educate Wisconsinites about mental illness, provides information about mental illness on its website.

• NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Wisconsin:  This site includes a directory of organizations in Wisconsin concerned with mental health issues.

• Wisconsin Family Ties is a private not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, referrals and education for parents of children with mental health problems.

Muscular Dystrophy

• Muscular Dystrophy Association - Wisconsin Services

Pain and Other Symptoms of Serious Illness

• The Center to Advance Palliative Care provides information on how to get care and on hospitals with palliative care programs.
• Find a directory of physicians specializing in palliative care from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine.
• From AARP: Help and information for caregivers.

Last Revised: August 10, 2012