Information & Referral

As one of its "core" services, IndependenceFirst offers one-stop comprehensive information and referral regarding disability-related issues, resources and services. Referrals are made to resources and services available to consumers, families, service providers, businesses and the community.

The purpose of the Information and Referral Program is to provide disability-related information and referral to community-based resource options that meet the needs of persons with disabilities.

Goals

  • To provide information and referral on disability-related issues and community-based living.
  • To assist persons with disabilities to identify resources to meet their needs.
  • To research, identify and maintain accurate, comprehensive information and referral sources for persons seeking this information.

Contact Information
Staff Name: Autumn Manz 
Title: Resource Specialist
Phone: 414-226-8387 (V/Relay), 414-291-7520 (V/TTY)
E-mail: Autumn Manz


Program Availability
Information and Referral services are available by phone to persons in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties.

Q&A

Who is this program for?
Information and Referral services are available to persons with disabilities, their family members, service providers, businesses and the community in general.

Type of Assistance/Information
Information and Referral

Eligibility Requirements
There are no eligibility requirements for this program.

Types of classes Offered (Individual or Group)
There are no classes offered for this program.

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Staff will be happy to provide information; however, it is the individual's responsibility to contact individual agencies for application materials and additional information.

Cost
There is no cost for this service

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