Patient and family resources

Advocacy

ABC for Health

This is a public interest law firm that provides legal services for health care financing, professional training as well as limited health benefits counseling. The Web site contains information on a broad range of health coverage programs available to children and families as well as details about the services of ABC for Health. ABC for Health

Disability Advocates: Wisconsin Network (DAWN)

A strong advocacy voice in Wisconsin to communicate needs and priorities of families who have family members with disabilities. Bulletins provide a weekly report on current governmental policy, planning, activities, information, resources and leadership education for individuals of organizations. DAWN

Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy

This is a private, not-for-profit agency chosen by Wisconsin's governor to provide protection and advocacy for people with disabilities throughout the state. DRW is completely independent of state government and direct service providers. DRW works throughout the state with individual consumers, their families, human service and other professionals and policymakers who make and implement decisions on disability rights. Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy

Family Voices/Title IV

A national grassroots network of families, friends and advocates for health care services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally competent for all children and youth with special health care needs. The network promotes the inclusion of all families as decision makers at all levels of health care and supports essential partnerships between families and professionals. National association