What key websites or other resources will be helpful to you?

From week 2: Collaboration with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families: Ideal versus Reality
This was good for me to see. Our institution is frankly, quite expensive. This means that all of the kids who
come to my school have good advocates in either their family or in their school district. It is uncommon for me
to deal with parents who arent a part of the dominant culture. This article helped me to see that understanding
a students cultural background, supports, and expectations is something that I need to stay aware of.
What key discussions from the forums should be copied to here?
I would say the Postsecondary Transition Plan practice was the highlight for me. It was a great chance to
connect the requirements with an actual student. A good theory meets practice experience.
What personal reflections have you made that should be noted here for future reference?
Our classroom and school is just a small part of our students lives, but is critical in setting them up for their
adult years. It is critical to keep one eye on the horizon so that we know where we are going.
What points that seem obvious to you now should be recorded, since you may forget them a year after this
class?
Between the No Overalls for Sophie post and parent interview, it is important to keep in mind that it is not just a
student that is on this journey, but an entire family and community. People will always be advocating for what
they feel is right in that moment, and what feels right can change as people grow. Try to keep relationships
positive and collaborative so that we can all grow together.

La Crosse Area Resources

Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601, 608-787-1111
http://www.ilresources.org/

ILR is a Center for Independent Living that works with individuals with disabilities. Its services
include working as advocates for the disabled, assisting them with finding assistive technologies,
and skills training for both developmental and acquired disabilities. There are also supports
available for teaching or assisting with independent living skills. This organization provides
services to people of all ages and would be a great resource for individuals with disabilities who
are striving to lead independent lives.

Riverfront Inc, 3000 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601, (608) 784-9450

https://www.riverfrontinc.org/

Riverfront offers a variety of adult services. There are two group homes, as well as assistance for
those living in their own homes. Riverfront also provides direct employment with basic assembly
and support jobs. Day services with enrichment programs are also available and have
programming that includes cooking groups, yoga, computer classes, Spanish language group,
history, and sensory group. Essentially, if you are an adult with a disability, Riverfront can help

you in some way. Most services are in western Wisconsin, though they do have facilities in
Janesville as well.
Catholic Charities, 3710 East Avenue South La Crosse, WI 54601, (608) 782-0710
http://cclse.org/

Catholic Charities provides adult services for individuals with disabilities who need help learning
social skills, pre-work skills, community integration, and independent living skills.

My Innovation Services, 608 South 4th Street, La Crosse, WI, (608)519-5438

http://www.myinnovativeservices.com/

Innovation Services provides group and individual residences for individuals with disabilities,
along with behavioral support planning for the staff working with those individuals. There are
also vocation services available, from in house employment to workplace support.
Headquartered in Green Bay, there are also services out of Appleton, Stevens Point, La Crosse,
and Marshfield.

Citizen Advocacy of La Crosse, 1035 Green Bay Street, Suite 4, La Crosse, WI , 608782-476
http://www.citizenadvocacylacrosse.org/

Citizen Advocacy pairs community members with individuals with

developmental disabilities. The advocates work with the individuals to help
protect their rights and promote their interests. It is a volunteer organization,
but would be great for those who may not need high levels of support, but
need someone to speak on their behalf.

Great Rivers 2-1-1, (800) 362-8255

http://www.greatrivers211.org/home

This is a directory service funded by the local health care provider,

Gundersen Health System. Anyone is able to call to get information on pretty
much any social service. The website also has a great searchable database
for those who know what type of services they are looking for.

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Western Wisconsin. 300 4th Street N., La
Crosse, WI 54601, 608-785-5700
http://www.adrcww.org/

We provide information to the general public about services, resources, and programs in
areas such as: disability and long-term care related services and living arrangements, health
and behavioral health, adult protective services, employment and training for people with
disabilities, transportation, home maintenance, nutrition, IRIS and Family Care. Aging and
Disability Resource Center staff will provide help to connect people with those services and
to also apply for SSI, FoodShare, and Medicaid as needed.
Serving La Crosse, Jackson, Monroe and Vernon counties, the ADRC can help individuals
through the eligibility and enrollment processes for Family Care Benefits and IRIS. They
also provide counceling services to help educate individuals on benefits, early intervention
services to ensure individuals can maintain their independence, and if needed will also
provide emergency response services in the case of loss of caregiver or abuse.

Family and Childrens Center 1707 Main Street, La Crosse, 54601, 608-785-0001
https://www.fcconline.org/

Providing services to a variety of clientele, the adult services include Adult

Rehabilitative Mental Health Services, an Adult Supervision Program, and a
Community Support Program. This organization provides services to
individuals who live in or around Rochester and Winona, Minnesota, Viroqua,
Sparta, Holmen, Black River Falls, and La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Western Wisconsin Cares - 1407 Saint Andrew St. La Crosse, WI 54603, (608) 7856266
http://www.wwcares.org/

WWC is essentially a gateway for aging and disabled adults to find service
providers in Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, La
Crosse, Monroe, Pepin,Trempealeau and Vernon.
Family Care consists of two distinct but interrelated components an Aging
and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and a Managed Care Organization.The
ADRC acts as the front door to Family Care since that is where consumers
and their families go to learn about resources available to adults with
concerns related to aging or disability. ADRCs provide a wide array of
assistance, ranging from basic information to short-term case management
to long-term care options counseling. ADRC staff also help determine
eligibility for Family Care and help consumers enroll in the program. Each
county in the WWC region will house an ADRC; staff also will visit consumers

in their homes or other locations convenient to individuals requesting

assistance.

Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin, 3954 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI, (608) 7832710
http://www.goodwillncw.org/

Goodwill provides vocational services for individuals with disabilities. Having worked there I
can testify to the fact that they are very progressive and seek to integrate individuals with
disabilities into their organization. They have created an environment where individuals with
disabilities are viewed as a part of the workplace as a whole and strive to ensure that those
individuals have fulfilling work experiences.