1. Axel Junker UW-Waisman Center Community Outreach Wisconsin
Dane County’s Shared Infrastructure/Safety Net: Behavior & Physical Health
Axel Junker UW-Waisman Center Community Outreach Wisconsin

2. The Waisman Center is home to both a Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center and a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. 

3. Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW)
122 E. Olin Ave., Suite 100

4. Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW)
COW programs contract with Dane County Human Services and work extensively with individuals and community teams supporting persons with developmental disabilities. In Family Care/IRIS counties are no longer required to fund these long-term-care support services.

5. Community TIES Training Intervention and Evaluation Services
Paul White Community TIES Founder & Director Paul retired in 12/2015

6. Community TIES Outreach Behavior Consultants 2016
Shawn Bass
Josh Lapin
Axel Junker
Crissy Randall
Mary Ursem
Nan Negri
Approx. 250 adults receiving TIES services

7. TIES Outreach Behavior Consultants
Meet individuals in their homes and workplaces to build rapport and then collaborate with community teams around general best practices in positive behavior support based on the unique needs of the person .
Develop and maintain long-standing relationships with the person and his/her support team. Ongoing participation in teams.
Offer individualized situational counseling and/or facilitate access to other available therapeutic resources (psychotherapy, psychiatry) in the community.

8. TIES Outreach Behavior Consultants
Write Behavior Support Plans that are focused on holistic and proactive approaches and provide personalized training to care givers.
Consult around specialized support needs:
- self-regulation through mindfulness and sensory integration
- co-occurring mental illness
- personal and community safety
-home modifications
-restrictive measures
- pro-active outreach to law enforcement to prevent unnecessary out of home placements or hospitalizations.

9. TIES Clinic
Psychiatric care and consultation for Dane County children and adults with developmental disabilities (but not psychotherapy).
TIES clinic patients are connected – and referrals are reviewed by - TIES consultants.
Carole Briggs (TIES Clinic Nurse)
Dr. Steve Singer
Dr. Lauren Bern)
Approx. 120 individuals receiving psychiatric care

10. Crisis Response Program: In cooperation with Responsive Solutions Service. Inc (RSI)
Crisis planning and crisis coordination
Additional support through Crisis Response Outreach staff
Temporary stay at Dane County’s Safe House

11. WIN (Wellness Inclusion Nursing)
The Wellness Inclusion Nursing (WIN) Program nurses serve as consultants to residential and vocational team members, families and health care providers focusing on restoring, maintaining and promoting maximal health and independence for adults with developmental disabilities (DD) so they can achieve the best life possible.
Marcia Stickel
Joanne Law
Carmella Smith

12. WIN (Wellness Inclusion Nursing)
Working together with teams to support individuals with complex medical needs:
Nursing assessments
Training and health education to residential and vocational support staff and family
Coordination of hospital stays and discharges to facilitate a smooth and positive process
Education and advocacy to medical staff in medical settings
Advocacy and planning for end of life care

14. Community Training and Consultation
Training and Consultation offers learning opportunities for caregivers, support brokers/case managers, individuals with disabilities, families, program administrators/supervisors and anyone interested in learning more about related topics in the field of Developmental Disabilities.
Rachel Weingarten, James Mulder, Jeffrey Johnson, Azalea Heinz

16. LOV-Dane (Living Our Visions)
Living Our Visions, Inc. (LOV-Dane) is a grassroots organization of individuals with disabilities, their families, friends and community members building fulfilling and community-centered lives for all citizens.
Amanda Bell
Stefanie Primm