MONROE - Access to Independence Inc., the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin, Green County, the Southwest Wisconsin Family Care Alliance and the IRIS program are working together to provide the residents of Green County an opportunity to learn about two Long-Term Care programs for people who are at least 18 years old (planning can begin prior to turning 18) and have a physical disability or a developmental disability as their primary disability, or who are older than 65 and in need of long-term care support.
The forum will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Monroe Public Library. Representatives from Access to Independence and the local ADRC office in Green County will present the two long-term care service systems available to residents of Green County: Family Care and IRIS (IRIS stands for Include, Respect, I Self-Direct). The presentation will cover basic information about the programs, including how to apply, eligibility levels, what the benefit includes, rights and responsibilities, and additional information. Representatives from the Southwest Family Care Alliance and the IRIS program will be part of the panel to answer questions from the audience and provide any clarification.
The four partners are strongly encouraging people with disabilities and frail elders, families of people with disabilities and frail elders, local healthcare professionals, school staff from around Green County, concerned citizens and anyone else who would like to know more about the two specific programs that are provided in Green County. The partners also encourage those who may already be enrolled in IRIS or Family Care and want to learn more about their options or their rights to attend this event.
If anyone interested in attending is in need of any accommodations or has any other general questions about the event, contact Jason Beloungy with Access to Independence at (800) 362-9877.
The forum will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Monroe Public Library. Representatives from Access to Independence and the local ADRC office in Green County will present the two long-term care service systems available to residents of Green County: Family Care and IRIS (IRIS stands for Include, Respect, I Self-Direct). The presentation will cover basic information about the programs, including how to apply, eligibility levels, what the benefit includes, rights and responsibilities, and additional information. Representatives from the Southwest Family Care Alliance and the IRIS program will be part of the panel to answer questions from the audience and provide any clarification.
The four partners are strongly encouraging people with disabilities and frail elders, families of people with disabilities and frail elders, local healthcare professionals, school staff from around Green County, concerned citizens and anyone else who would like to know more about the two specific programs that are provided in Green County. The partners also encourage those who may already be enrolled in IRIS or Family Care and want to learn more about their options or their rights to attend this event.
If anyone interested in attending is in need of any accommodations or has any other general questions about the event, contact Jason Beloungy with Access to Independence at (800) 362-9877.
