Easter Seals Disability Services

Respite Programs 

The Respite program provides recreational opportunities for youth with disabilities ages 7-21, to gain increased independence and enhanced quality of life through ability and age appropriate activities. Many of these young individuals have not had access to fun and educational activities that others enjoy, and their families have had little or no respite time from the demands of care giving. The programs address this issue by providing an accepting, nurturing place where these young people with disabilities can socialize and have fun with two options: Summer Respite and After School Respite. Programs provided in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Contact us for more information

After School Respite
Afterschool Respite programs are available for individuals ages 7 to 21 with disabilities. Currently offered at two locations, the Easter Seals after school programs provide participants with a safe, fun place to go after school, while allowing parents to continue to work full time hours.

These programs are available Monday through Friday from after school until 6:00 pm (following the academic calendar of the cooperating school district). These programs are staffed on a 4 participant to 1 staff member ratio. We are currently accepting registration.  Download our  After School Program Application and Private Pay Agreement for all sites.

Program activities include (but are not limited to):
             Arts & Crafts
             Board games
             Card games
             Cooperative activities
             Large group games
             Music
             Homework time

Program staff is also able to provide personal assistance for individuals (assistance with toileting, dressing or feeding) as well as g-tube feedings and minor medical techniques such as diabetic testing.

Download an After School Respite application today!

Download our pay agreement for private pay only.

Locations:

Wauwatosa Center
7111 W. Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53210

Waukesha Adult Day Center
201 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Summer Respite Day Camp Programs
Find out more about Summer Respite Day Camp Programs on our Camps page.

For more information, or for information regarding Easter Seals Respite programs in your area, please contact us.