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Links
Here are some links to area agencies that you may find helpful.
ACCESS
This website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to see if they might be able to get help through Wisconsin's health and nutrition programs. - access.wisconsin.gov
The Board On Aging and Long Term Care
The Board on Aging and Long Term Care consists of the Board of Directors and the Agency staff, led by Executive Director Heather Bruemmer, who operate the Long Term Care Ombudsman, Volunteer Ombudsman, and Medigap Helpline Programs. longtermcare.wi.gov
City of Milwaukee Health Department
Visit this site for information on Milwaukee's Heat Wave. This site includes valuable information on staying cool and being prepared to weather the heat. - city.milwauikee.gov
CDC Extreme Heat Guid
Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable. You don't have to suffer from heat-related illness. Visit this site for more information. - www.bt.cdc.gov
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private non-profit organization designated by the Governor to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and system change. DRW is completely independent of government and the disability service system in order to advocate vigorously on behalf of the human and legal rights of people with disabilities. – disabilityrightswi.org
Hunger Task Force
Hunger Task Force works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need today and by promoting social policies to achieve a hunger free community tomorrow. - www.hungertaskforce.org
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee provides free legal services to Milwaukee’s most vulnerable residents: abused and neglected children, developmentally disabled adults, persons living with HIV/AIDS, battered women, immigrants, elderly, prisoners, mentally ill, physically impaired, unemployed, and homeless – all of whom are too poor to afford legal counsel. - lasmilwaukee.com
The Medigap Helpline
The Medigap Helpline will help you make wise insurance decisions. This is a state-wide toll-free number provided by the Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care. It has no connection with any insurance company. www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/BOALTC/MEDIGAP.HTM
The Milwaukee Aging Consortium
The Milwaukee Aging Consortium is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to improving the lives of older adults by connecting the professionals who serve them. - milwagingconsortium.org
Vision Forward Association
A full-service vision resource agency with a goal to foster independence and successful integration of people of all ages who are visually impaired. - www.vision-forward.org
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