Resource Center

The Resource Center is available to persons with disabilities, their family members and community members as a drop-in location to obtain information about IndependenceFirst and other community-based programs and services. The Resource Center maintains a library of useful materials, including disability-specific information, civil rights laws, community organization brochures and publications. Staff are available to assist with providing information and identifying additional resources that may not be readily available within the Resource Center. Appointments are encouraged.

The purpose of the Resource Center is to provide a centralized location with comprehensive information that is useful and relevant to persons with disabilities in our community.

Goals


  • Provide accurate, comprehensive and relevant information to persons with disabilities, their family members and community members.
  • Assist persons with disabilities to locate or research information and choices.
Contact Information

Autumn Manz
Resource Specialist
1-414-226-8387
Email Autumn Manz

Program Availability
The Resource Center is located in our Milwaukee County office. Services provided by the Resource Center are also available by phone via the IndependenceFirst Information and Referral Program.

Q&A

Who is this program for?
The Resource Center is avalible to individuals with disabilities, family members, and community service providers.

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.

Inservices for professionals and consumer groups on Assistive Technology Assessment, Assistive Technology in the Workplace, Assistive Technology and school transition, disability specific topics (such as Assistive Technology for ALS) and other related topics.

Consumer Responsibilities/Expectations
Staff will be happy to assist persons with disabilities and community members with 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

Publications and Resources