The Wisconsin Youth Information, Training and Resource Center

Our Mission

To be a community resource that provides information, training, and resources to young adults with disabilities and their families so they are empowered to lead self-directed lives.

Core Values

Independence
Advocacy/Self-Advocacy
Empowerment
Community

In the News

» YITRC Steering Committee Member Featured on the Radio

YITRC Steering Committee Member and youth advocate Jeremiah Swisher was featured on a blog talk radio broadcast. He talked about his experiences living with Autism.

Listen to the broadcast. Jeremiah also recently gave a presentation at the state of Wisconsin annual Autism conference.

» Ready to rock: Musician never let Asperger's keep him from his dreams

Jon Neuberger

By Isral Debruin

Jon Neuberger wants to play rock 'n' roll music, maybe even professionally. Living with Asperger's Disorder, that has so far proved a challenging pursuit.

"Music has always been part of my flesh and blood," Neuberger said, "because I would dance to it and it would make me happy."

But Neuberger, a 20-year-old Wauwatosa resident, said Asperger's makes it difficult to read and remember music.

Read the rest of the story.

» Find YITRC on Facebook!

Wisconsin YITRC Facebook Page

WI-YITRC has created it's new Facebook Group. This is the online gathering for youth to network, share ideas, and receive regular updates about our project activities and available resources. To find our page go to Facebook and search groups "Wisconsin YITRC" to join our page.

If you have not joined Wisconsin YITRC Facebook yet, please do now and be part of this important network. Get connected with other youth and disability related groups locally and nationally. Our project is ready to promote this group among other several networks. Be hold!

We want to see your profiles, pictures, interests, causes and events. Go to www.facebook.com to sign up. If by any chance you do not have a Facebook account but are interested in starting one and might need some help, please contact Chad Murphy-Price.

See you on Facebook!

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