Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center, Inc.

Welcome to WWAACC

The Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center, Inc. (WWAACC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization developed by parents & family members of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. WWAACC's mission is to empower, educate and support families, caregivers, educators, and service providers of children with ASD, and to provide resources and information in order for parents to make informed decisions regarding the needs of their child. While our organization focuses on families in the Western Wisconsin area, we hope our website may also be helpful to others looking for resources to benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Locust Street Community Market
July 31st ~ Hudson

Knoke’s and Elan will both be celebrating their 10 year anniversaries in July, and have planned this community event as an opportunity for community organizations to promote their causes!

“Locust Street Community Market”

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
10:00am -4:00pm
Food, games and fun!
Hudson, WI (Locust Street by Knoke’s and Elan)

WWAACC will be participating and will have a duck pond for the kids (everyone wins), WWAACC-ee (whacky) hair, and “Autism - Be A Friend” wristbands.

WI FACETS
Regional Special Education Conference

WI FACETS REGIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
SATURDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 ~ RIVER FALLS

“Great Futures for Our Children as Parents Lead the Way”

9:00-3:30pm
Lunch and materials provided
FREE

The WI Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. WI FACETS & WWAACC are collaborating to offer this opportunity in our region.

Click here for a flyer.

Kayak4WWAACC

Kayak down the Kinnickinnic River for a Cause!

Where: Kinni Creek Lodge and Outfitters in River Falls, WI
When: August 7, 2010

$60 registration includes kayak rental and tranport.
Followed by food and games ($5 donation entry)

Sponsored by Craig Hofland of Allstate Insurance ~ Hudson
Contact Mary Hofland to register at: 715-629-7161
Click here for event flyer.

Save the Date - August 14, 2010

Family WWAACCnic at Community Homestead in Osceola, WI

Families and friends of the autism community are invited to join us for food and family fun on the farm.

More information to come, but put the date on your calendars!

Volunteer Support Parents

The Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy & Consulting Center (WWAACC) is collaborating with Parent to Parent of Wisconsin to train parents of children with ASD (Autism, PDD, Asperger’s) to become support parents to other parents of children with ASD. Parents raising children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can provide a unique kind of support that cannot come from any other source. Connecting with and receiving support from another parent who has been there can be one of the most empowering experiences for parents as they make their way through their journey.

To inquire about being matched with a volunteer support parent in this region, contact WWAACC at 715-381-8454 or by email at parentsupport@wwaacc.org.

Parent to Parent of Wisconsin is the state affiliate to Parent to Parent - USA, a national organization founded in 2005 that is committed to promoting access, quality, and leadership in parent to parent support for parents of children, adolescents, or young adults with special needs.

For more information about Parent to Parent of Wisconsin, visit: www.p2pwi.org

Want to become a "Friend of WWAACC"?

We are currently in the process of recruiting volunteers who like what we're doing and would like to help out with miscellaneous activities associated with WWAACC from time to time.

Activities may include helping with things such as: supplying refreshments for events, performing various administrative duties, distributing fliers, fundraising, volunteering at an event, or sharing other special skills with us when an opportunity arises. By becoming a “Friends of WWAACC” you would be notified of our volunteer needs as they arise via e-mail. You would then have the opportunity to respond to whatever tasks you are comfortable/able to help with as your schedule allows.

If you would like to be involved with WWAACC in this way, please contact Debbie or Michele by phone at 715-381-8454 or via e-mail at friends@wwaacc.org.

WWAACC Resource Room

The WWAACC Resource Room contains books, videos and materials related to Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as a personal computer with Boardmaker software for parents to create visual schedules and guides to support communication with their child.

The resource room will be available to parents and caregivers at: 2705 Enloe Street, Hudson, WI 54016. Contact a WWAACC volunteer at info@wwaacc.org or 715- 381-8454 to schedule a time to access our resources, lending library, Boardmaker software, etc.

WWAACC is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Any information on this website is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitution for legal advice.