Find resources to assist you in the IRIS program
Here, Connections IRIS consultant team members share helpful links to assist you to thrive in the IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) program in Wisconsin. You'll find links to meals, transportation, legal resources, video testimonials, newsletters and books. We will continually add to this page, so check back often.
DHS IRIS Website
DHS IRIS Program
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/iris/index.htm
IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) Information
IRIS SDPC Website
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/iris/sdpc.htm
LSS Connections Quarterly Newsletter
Connections
Connections Fall 2022 Newsletter
Home-Delivered Meals
Goodwill
http://www.goodwillsew.com/training-jobs-support-services/community-and-day-services/community-services/meals-on-wheels
Horizon Home Care & Hospice
https://www.horizonhomecareandhospice.org/in-home-care/meals-on-wheels/
Milwaukee County Senior Nutrition Program
http://county.milwaukee.gov/Seniornutritionprogr13232.htm#home_delivered
Transportation Resources
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (Veyo)
https://wi.ridewithveyo.com/
Transit Plus (Milwaukee County)
http://www.ridemcts.com/Programs/Transit-Plus/
Legal Resources
Disability Rights Wisconsin
http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/
Senior Law
http://www.legalaction.org/content/index.cfm?cm_id=19
Medicare Resources
Information on Medicare in Wisconsin
https://www.medicareplans.com/wisconsin/
Videos, Newsletters and Literature
Handy News & Notes - Milwaukee County, Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD)
Current Handy News & Notes Issue
Helpful Organizations
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/consumer/index.htm
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (Advocacy on SDS)
http://wi-bpdd.org/
Clothes Lending
http://loanclosets.org/wisconsin/waukesha/
Independent Living Centers
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/physical/ilcs.htm
Mental Health of America - Wisconsin
http://communityadvocates.net/
Senior Resources
http://seniorresourcesonline.com
Team Up! With Families
http://www.teamupwithfamilies.org/