AWN is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization with a mission to provide community, support and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary and genderqueer people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all others of marginalized genders.
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This guide will help our trans and autistic community members know better what to expect whengoing to doctors or hospitals, understand rights and responsibilities, and strategize for safetyplanning, effective communication, accommodations, and more.
Planning ahead can help guide a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to lead a good life as independently as possible. A plan is important throughout all stages of life and especially in the future after the parent or caregiver is no longer able to provide support. To better serve families and individuals with I/DD in future planning, “Build Your Plan”® is a tool that enables families to create accounts and begin to build their plans within the Center.
The Circles of Life Conference is in our 39th year as the annual, statewide conference for families of children and youth with disabilities and the professionals who support them. In 2023, over 700 families and professionals attended Circles of Life. This is a unique opportunity for families to develop new skills, learn about resources, and form lasting relationships. The conference includes a keynote, over 25 breakout sessions, and evening events.
Gathering of Youth is a unique conference track for teens and young adults, ages 13 to 22, who have disabilities. These are supervised sessions that run while parents take part in the keynote and workshops.
Sibshops are celebrations of the contributions made by sisters and brothers of kids with special health needs. As a registered Sibshop of WisconSibs, Inc., this workshop for “typical” siblings, ages 8-13, provides lively, age-appropriate activities and relaxed discussions about the challenges and joys of having a sibling with disabilities.
Access to mental health and support services that provide individualized treatment.
Abuse, neglect, and rights violations in an institution, prison or jail.
Rights to a least restrictive environment, privacy, choice, dignity and other basic human and civil rights.
Barriers to a free and appropriate education, K-12 special education, transition services and post-secondary education.
Discrimination in employment, as well as accessing, maintaining or regaining employment.
Access to voting, including registration, vote casting, and accessible polling places.
Access to assistive technology and devices, such as communication devices and power wheelchairs.
Supported Decision Making as an alternative to guardianship.
Discrimination in housing, architectural barriers, service animals, transportation.
Investigation of stolen or misused funds, or exploitation or neglect by representative payees
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