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These publications are no longer available in printed form from WCDD. Some may be available online or from other sources as indicated.

• 2003-2005 Legislative Platform  (2003) This publication is no longer in print and is available only on-line. This pamphlet described the legislative priorities of the WCDD during the 2003-2005 biennial budget session.
• 2005-2007 Legislative Platform  (2005) This publication is available on-line only and is no longer in print. This pamphlet described the legislative priorities of the WCDD during the 2005-2007 legislative and budget sessions.
• Americans with Disabilities Act  (1992) This brochure is out of print and no longer available from WCDD or Easter Seals.
• Assistance with Integrity  (1993) by John O'Brien and Connie Lyle O'Brien
  This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being distributed by Dan Rossiter of the Dane County Department of Human Services and on-line. He can be reached by e-mail at: rossiter@co.dane.wi.us, or 1202 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704, 608/242-6200. The authors describe this 50 page monograph as a "polemic", a discussion intended to stimulate controversy and dispute. They explore the concepts of inter-dependence, Total Quality Management, and conclude with some thoughts regarding integrity as a guide to policy.
• At Greater Risk: Legal Issues in Sexual Abuse of Adults with Developmental Disabilities  (1991) by Roy Froemming (JD) and Joyce Feustel
  This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being distributed by Amy Judy at Disability Rights Wisconsin. She can be reached at 608/267-0214. This training guide provides information about the nature of sexual abuse and why people with developmental disabilities are at greater risk. State Statutes, prevention strategies and responses to abuse are also discussed.
• Building the Foundation: Public Policy Issues in Supported Parenting  (1992) by Howard Mandeville and Dolores Ullmer
  This publication is out of print and is no longer available. This series of issue papers addressed the obstacles of the current service system, describes innovative options in designing and funding Supported Parenting services for families, and identifies strategies for improving communication and coordination among agencies. These papers contained guiding principles and useful ideas for planners and service providers who are interested in supporting families headed by parents with cognitive disabilities.
• Caleb's Story (DVD Video)  (2005) This video is being distributed by the Wisconsin Healthy & Ready to Work Project. Go to their web site for more information and order forms. This 11-minute video developed by the WCDD and Disability Rights Wisconsin (formerly called Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy) highlights the work and home experiences of a young man with very involved health, cognitive, and physical disabilities. Footage includes him at work, shopping, traveling in the community and at the home he purchased. Orders include a Legal Decision-Making video and handout.
• Caleb's Story (VHS Video)  (2005) This video is being distributed by the Wisconsin Healthy & Ready to Work Project. Go to their web site for more information and order form. This 11-minute video developed by the WCDD and Disability Rights Wisconsin (formerly called Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy) highlights the work and home experiences of a young man with very involved health, cognitive, and physical disabilities. Footage includes him at work, shopping, traveling in the community and at the home he purchased.
• Doubly Silenced  (1991) This publication is no longer available from WCDD. The few remaining copies are now being distributed by Amy Judy at Disability Rights Wisconsin. She can be reached at 608/267-0214. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. This guidebook assists community providers in their efforts to support people with developmental disabilities to make responsible decisions regarding sex. It also helps people with disabilities who have been sexually abused or who have sexually abused others.
• Fragile Families  (1998) by Rosa Garner and Judy Pierotti
  This booklet is out of print and is no longer available. This booklet was a collection of personal stories about the impact of welfare reform in Wisconsin on families headed by parents with severe disabilities.
• Guiding People Home: The Role of Wisconsin's Supported Housing Specialist  (1999) by John O'Brien and Connie Lyle O'Brien
  This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being offered from Movin' Out, Inc. and on-line. They can be reached at 600 Williamson Street, Madison 53703, 608/251-4446 or e-mail at: info@movin-out.org. This report offers a thoughtful description of Wisconsin's approach to providing housing assistance to low income people with disabilities.
• Helping Parents Parent  (1992) This publication is out of print and is no longer available. This practice guide shared techniques found to be useful in providing effective support to families headed by parents with cognitive limitations.
• Holding the 10,000 Details: Productive Relationships Between Parents of People with Develo  (2001) by John O'Brien and Connie Lyle O'Brien
  This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being distributed by Dan Rossiter of the Dane County Department of Human Services and on-line. He can be reached at by e-mail at: rossiter@co.dane.wi.us, or 1202 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704, 608/242-6200. This report shows how productive relationships can use differences in perspective, understanding, and resources to mobilize the kind of support that results in a sense of security and opportunity for people with developmental disabilities.
• My house is covered in papers! Reflections on a Generation of Active Citizenship  (1999) by Connie O'Brien and John O'Brien
  This publication is out of print and is no longer available in hard copy. An on-line version is available. This booklet was the product of conversations between the authors and five pioneering women who helped to shape the world for people with disabilities in Wisconsin. The result was their analysis of the current systems affecting people with disabilities and their concerns for the future.
• Next Steps: A guide for families new to autism  (2002) This booklet is no longer available from the WCDD. It and other autism publications are available on-line from the Autism Society of America. This 8-page brochure provides the reader with a general understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders, an overview of the various treatment options, and brief information about education and services that are helpful to children and adults with autism.
• Paying Customers Are Not Enough: The Dynamics of Individualized Funding  (2001) This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being distributed by Dan Rossiter of the Dane County Department of Human Services and on-line. He can be reached at by e-mail at: rossiter@co.dane.wi.us, or 1202 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704, 608/242-6200. Individualized funding is an important strategy in a reformed system governed by principles of self-determination. The author explores both the limits and possibilities of this key element of self-determination reform.
• Preserving the Bond  (1993) This publication is out of print and is no longer available. This booklet told the stories of several families where the birth parent was no longer the primary parent but was able - with help from a supportive system - to maintain a relationship with his or her children.
• Stories of Circles, Circles of Stories  (1995) This publication is no longer available from WCDD. The few remaining copies are being distributed by the author. She can be reached at People First Wisconsin, 3195 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207, 414/483-2546. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. This booklet is a collection of personal stories about circles of support. These stories illustrate the power of circles of support and describe the positive outcomes in supporting people beyond the traditional formal human services system.
• Threshold: A Guide to New Construction for People with Disabilities  (1998) by Marcie Brost and Diane Schobert
  This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being offered from Movin' Out, Inc. They can be reached at 600 Williamson Street, Madison 53703, 608/251-4446 or e-mail at: info@movin-out.org. This guidebook is from a series of booklets regarding homeownership for people with disabilities. It outlines the process of new construction from weighing the pros and cons to occupancy. This guidebook is explicit about the attention to detail, collaboration and coordination required in a project of this nature. Cautions, safeguards and responsibilities are discussed.
• Threshold: A House Buying Guide for People with Disabilities  (1998) by Marcie Brost and Terri Johnson
  This publication is no longer available from WCDD. It is now being offered from Movin' Out, Inc. They can be reached at 600 Williamson Street, Madison 53703, 608/251-4446 or e-mail at: info@movin-out.org. This guidebook answers the question, "Should I purchase a home?" It is written primarily for adults with a wide range of disabilities who have low income and the people who will help them examine the option of home purchase. The information in the guide is relevant to adults with disabilities leaving an institution, moving out of their parent's homes, or already living on their own; and families headed by parents who have disabilities.
• Threshold: Housekeeping Details on Renting or Owning a Home for People with Disabilities-  (1998) This series of publications is no longer available from WCDD. They are now being offered from Movin' Out, Inc. They can be reached at 600 Williamson Street, Madison 53703, 608/251-4446 or e-mail at: info@movin-out.org. 1.) SSI, MA, In-kind Income; 2.) Owning Your Own Home; 3.) Impact on Benefits, Paying Expenses; 4.) Divestment, Liens, Estate Recovery. This series of publications within the Threshold series consists of four booklets that will help answer questions about owning or renting a home when the person relies on SSI and MA benefits. It is intended to be helpful to family members, friends, service providers, guardians, and real estate and legal professionals assisting individuals with disabilities in carrying out a housing plan.
• Tips for Portraying People with Disabilities in the Media  (1992) This brochure is no longer in print and not available from WCDD or Easter Seals. The National Easter Seal Society wrote and printed this brochure to assist the media in better portraying people with disabilities in the media using people first language.
• Visits to the Doctor: A Guide for Parents  (1996) This publication is no longer in print and is available on-line only. This small booklet provides parents of a child with a disability helpful suggestions for working with medical professionals in order to access quality care for their child. It includes helpful checklists for families to track contact with medical professionals. Please note that the resource list of agencies and organizations at the end may contain old contact information.
• Wage and benefits for Wisconsin Direct Support Workers: Findings of a statewide study  (2003) This publication is no longer in print and is available on-line only. This booklet presents the findings of a study commissioned by the WCDD and the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services regarding the wages and benefits of direct support workers in Wisconsin. Solutions and recommendations are presented.
• Waiting for Family Support  (2001) This booklet is no longer in print and is available only on-line. This booklet told the story of ten families with incredible spirit, courage and potential. The stories describe the challenges they face and what life is like while on waiting lists for Family Support Program.
• WCDD 2001-2003 State Plan  (2001) This publication is no longer in print and is available on-line only. This executive summary booklet describes and outlines the Guiding Principles, Priorities, and Initiatives for the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities' FY 2001-2003 State Plan for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• Wisconsin's Motorized Wheelchair Lemon Law  (1992) This brochure is out of print and is no longer available.
• With Open Hands  (2005) Hard copies of this publication are no longer available from WCDD. You can obtain a copy from People First Wisconsin, 3195 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207, 414-483-2546 or print a copy from this web site. This guidebook offers information to faith communities who want to assist individuals relocating to the community from one of the State Centers for DD. It is based on knowledge learned from refugee resettlement efforts.
• Work Force 2000: Revisited  (1994) This report is out of print and is no longer available. This report revisitd the 1989 Work Force 2000 report regarding the issues pertinent to direct service workers in the community. Updated information was presented and analyzed along with conclusions and recommendations.
• You Can Make it Happen!: A Guide to Wisconsin's Services for Young Adults with Developmen  (1990) This publication is out of print and is no longer available. This guide was for students making the transition into the community. It acquainted the reader about his/her basic rights and responsibilities, and the resources available in the community.