About Us
We are proud to offer individual and small group skills training for daily living, recreational therapy, prevocational, and vocational services to young adults with autism as both an IRIS and DVR vendor for Supported and Customized Employment and Explore Work.
Mission Statement:
Mission Statement:WILC is a private nonprofit college serving adults with autism who desire continued learning; 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 he/she may not only have a successful college experience but also become inspired to achieve their purpose in life.
At WILC we believe that knowledge is power. We understand that specially trained staff with the heart and vision of our mission is essential to the success of our program. We strive to provide an environment that inspires creativity, encourages individuality and supports young adults affected by Autism to feel safe and free to express their thoughts, feelings and opinions and ultimately realize their dreams.
We understand that each person is unique and will require individualized programming to achieve their highest level of independent functioning. We provide integrated, personalized skill training and therapy programs within a campus-life community that teaches, trains, and coaches through an innovative multi-modality approach.
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Learn more about the businesses, staff, leadership, and organizations that help our students to succeed.
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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
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.”