Thanks to so many!
Because of donors and friends like you, WILC is able to provide unique training meeting the needs of autistic teens and young adults at our facility, in the community and in their homes for daily living, pre-vocation, augmented communication, recreational therapy, vocational skills and paid work experiences to job hires with job coaching.
Mission Statement:
Mission Statement:WILC is a private nonprofit educational training program serving autistic adults who desire continued learning by assisting them in reaching their goals for independence. We believe that people with Autism Spectrum Disorders are intelligent and valuable members of society. It is our mission to provide each student with the necessary supports so that they may not only have a successful learning experience but also become inspired to achieve their purpose in life.
Knowledge is power. A specially trained autism staff is essential to the success of our unique program. WILC strives to provide an environment that inspires opportunity, encourages individuality and supports young adults with Autism to be part of their community. We aim to foster self expression of their thoughts and opinions, and ultimately advocate for their dreams.
Each student and family is unique and partakes in programming with staff at WILC to ensure student growth. WILC provides integrated, personalized skill training and therapy programs within a community that applies practice to mastery through innovative multi-modality approaches. All families participate in biannual conferences.
WI Independent Learning College, Inc. Resources
Learn more about the businesses, staff, leadership, and organizations that help our students to succeed.
DVR Vocational Partners
- Carroll University
- Connoils.com
- Grimstad
- Good Friend Inc
- Giles Engineering, Assoc. Inc.
- Raised Grain Brewery Co.
- KwikTrip
- Marlin Printing
- Morningstar Golf Club
- Prestwick Group
- Walgreens
- Walmart – Mukwonago
- And many others!
- 2020-2021 WI School Districts, 18-21 Transitional Partners
Mequon- Thiensville School District
Mukwonago Area School District
2021-2022 Business Partners
ARCH – Association for Rights for Citizens with Handicaps
ADRC Resource Guide – Waukesha County Aging and Disability Resource Center Guide – A resource guide for older adults, adults with physical or developmental disabilities, and adults with mental health or substance use concerns.
DVR – Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. As a DVR vendor for Supported and Customized Employment, WILC has an 85% job placement rate. 75% of our students are currently working through WILC supported employment with job coaches, work experiences, or permanent part-time jobs in or near the student’s home community.
IRIS – The IRIS program is a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver for self-directed long-term supports. The program is an option for adults with long-term care need. WILC accepts IRIS for hourly tuition.
Advancing Choices, Inc – A private organization committed to assisting young adults with disabilities to move into supportive and uniquely-tailored community living arrangements.
Good Friend Inc – Autism acceptance and awareness in schools
Dogs in Vests – DogsInVests began with a dream to help others in our area to become more independent. They strive to empower individuals with special needs by providing them with custom trained service dogs. Their goal is to facilitate specialized training, education, and ensure the placement of service dogs to individuals with autism, without causing financial burdens on themselves or their families.
Waisman Center article – “New CDC Report Finds Increasing Prevalence of Autism in School Age Children” – April 30, 2018
Terri Johnson
Executive Director
Breanne Duvall
Lead Instructor
Christina Buchholtz
Instructor / Job Coach
Caelee Rabay
Recreational Therapist
Kaycie Kelly
Employment Specialist / Job Coach / Instructional Assistant
Jennifer Lytle
Administrative Assistant / Employment Specialist
Sara Lubus
Job Coach / Instructional Assistant
Danielle Par
Job Coach/Instructional Assistant
McKayla Nigon – University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, Recreational Therapy Intern 2021 Spring
Thank you to all of our past and current board members!
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What Do Our Students think?
Current and former students share their thoughts about WILC.
“I love my coworkers and the many tasks I have learned in my job.”
“Glad I’m taking risks with DVR and it feels terrific to dream! My dream job is to be a good listener and an eager worker…. now I am working at a unique job.”
“I get to go to my awesome hotel job every week.”
“I wanted to work in an office with the right environment for me and now I have found it.”