Department of Workforce Development

July 26, 1996

Grants will help people with disabilities to join workforce

Gov. Tommy G. Thompson today announced the awarding of grants totalling $447,400 for
community based vocational services in 10 Wisconsin counties.

"These grants will provide specialized vocational services for up to 100 individuals with mental illness
to help them join the workforce as needed, productive members of their communities," Gov.
Thompson said.

• Dane County, Mental Heath Center of, $48,750
• Green Community Support Program, $35,000
• Langlade Health Care Center, North Central Health Care Facility, $23,000
• Marquette County Department of Community Programs, $35,000
• Milwaukee, Grand Avenue Club, $48,750
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin Correctional Service, $48,750
• Richland County Community Program, $33,000
• Rock County Community Support Program, $48,750
• Sauk County Department of Human Services, $42,000
• Vernon County Family and Children's Center, $35,000
• Winnebago County Department of Community Programs, $46,500

These new contracts will begin August 1, 1996, for one year with the option of renewal for two
additional years.

The grants were made through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Department of
Workforce Development and the Division of Supportive Living in the Department of Health and
Family Services.

For more information contact Sinikka McCabe at 608/266-3249