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Survey on Access to Care for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Mental/Behavioral Needs
Mental Health Task Force/Make It Work Milwaukee Update
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has contracted with The Center for START Services to assess Wisconsin's community system of care in addressing the needs of individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health conditions. A comprehensive summary with strategic recommendations based on identified areas of strength and challenges will follow the assessment.
Ensuring people with IDD and co-occurring mental/behavioral health needs have access to effective services throughout Wisconsin is a priority issue for Disability Rights Wisconsin and we want to share this survey widely with the disability community. Complete the survey and share with others.
Please provide feedback about your experience with Wisconsin's system of care by completing an online survey here!
The survey will remain open until early April. Intended survey participants include people throughout the state such as providers, family members, consumers, educators, law enforcement, child protective services, case managers, corporate guardians, advocates and others.
Influenza ASL Video
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) produced an ASL video regarding influenza. Getting a flu shot is an easy way to help protect you and your family. With both COVID-19 and the flu spreading this season, it is especially important that we all get our flu vaccines. By doing so, we can help keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe!
GO Pass / Transportation
In partnership with the Department on Aging and the Milwaukee County Transit System, individuals with a disability, or over the age of 65, may qualify for significantly discounted fares on MCTS busses.
If you have a Go Pass card that is about to expire, the card will remain active throughout the duration of the public health emergency. For questions, call (414) 289-5800 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are not accepting new applications at this time.
You can use cash or an M•CARD to pay the reduced fare of $1.10 a ride, but the easiest way is with an MCTS Reduced Fare Card. This card works just like a regular M•CARD but is programmed for the reduced fare; this card also allows you to take advantage of our one-, seven- or 31-Day Reduced Fare pricing.
Reduced Fare Frequently Asked Questions
Don't have the MCTS Reduced Fare Card? No problem. You can still use cash or an M•CARD. When you board you must show an ID to the bus driver to prove you are eligible. Accepted forms of ID include:
Court Services
If you suspect that a Milwaukee County resident between the ages of 18 and 59 is being physically or emotionally abused, neglected, financially exploited, or is unable to care for himself or herself, Milwaukee County DHHS Disabilities Services Division encourages you to call immediately.
Disabilities Services Brochures
Contact DHHS Disabilities Services Division