People First Language [PDF] – how to respectfully address or refer to someone with a disability.
Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) – a nonprofit with the objective to provide recreational opportunities for physically challenged people, including wheelchair users, who want to enjoy the Wisconsin outdoors. They provide outdoor wheelchairs with a trailer for all ages with mobility issues.
Adaptive Equipment – find adaptive fishing equipment through the National Fishing Has No Boundaries.
ADRC – Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability and is a one-stop shop for older adults, people with disabilities and their families.
Assist WI – a group based out of Wisconsin Dells, helping individuals with disabilities achieve their adaptive adventures.
Celebrating Ability – Stoughton local advocacy group for the disability community
DD Network – Creates and presents a wide range of educational events in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Wisconsin’s counties and human service providers. These include trainings, seminars, workshops, conferences and consultations.
Disability Pride Festival – a nonprofit dedicated to building cross-disability community and celebrating people with disabilities as valued members of a diverse world.
Disability Rights Wisconsin – Disability Rights helps people across Wisconsin gain access to services and opportunity through its advocacy and legal expertise. They regularly challenge systems and society to create positive change and improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Disability Vote Coalition – a non-partisan effort to help ensure full participation in the entire electoral process of voters with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places.
Ekstrom Scholarship – an annual $500 college scholarship for those involved in FHNB
Jenni & Kyle Preserve – This park is intended for persons with disabilities and children! Fishing pond, wheelchair swings, trails, shelter and more.
Open the Outdoors – Wisconsin DNR’s collection of accessible fishing piers in your area.
OutWiGo – Join Wisconsin State Park staff and friends for a day of adventure, learning and celebrating in the outdoors. This is a unique outdoor recreation and conservation event in Wisconsin’s beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest. From group hikes, bike rides, paddling, rock climbing, nature crafts and more, this day of fun is fit for all ages, experience levels and abilities.
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities – To unite ALL of Wisconsin in supporting our citizens with developmental disabilities to lead their most independent lives.