HearthStone of WI

HearthStone of WI HearthStone is a self-help and advocacy organization for people with disabilities and their families.

More information on becoming a member can be found here: https://hearthstonewi.org/free-hearthstone-membership-request/ In October of 1995, a small group of family members and friends in the Sheboygan area were drawn together for a common concern they shared about how we as a society were caring for disabled individuals in our community. The initial focus of this group was directed mostly to the

residential care facilities we had in the county. The concern and grassroots efforts by this group lead to the creation of “HearthStone of Wisconsin”, which filed Articles of Incorporation with the State of Wisconsin as a non-stock, non-profit organization in December of 1996. Our mission is to make our communities a welcoming place for people with disabilities and to support and encourage positive life experiences. Our members are people with developmental and/or physical disabilities, their families, friends and people within our communities who care about them. We offer assistance, guidance, advocacy and support in transition to and in perpetuation of community-based living. We believe in working together to help dreams come true; Dreams of Independence, Dreams of Respect, Dreams of Achievement, and Dreams of Laughter. In the past, HearthStone has helped provide and obtain funding which enabled individuals and families with a disabled member to have their own home. We have helped families obtain funding for specialized equipment and or respite care. We continue to hold quarterly community educational meetings and seminars for the disabled and their family members. In addition we regularly provide social opportunities for our young people including an annual summer outing, bowling party, Christmas party, and spring dance. We continue to be a strong advocacy voice for the disabled in our community and throughout the state attempting to influence legislative policies that improve services and promote greater independence for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you Governor Evers!
09/05/2026

Thank you Governor Evers!

Thank you, Governor Tony Evers, for joining governors from across the country to send a strong message that we belong. Evers is one of 18 governors who signed onto this letter affirming the rights of people with disabilities to live in our communities and not be forced into segregated institutional settings.

"We strongly oppose any federal actions that would weaken protections against unnecessary segregation or diminish the right of people with disabilities to receive services in the most integrated settings appropriate to meet their needs, consistent with established Olmstead precedent. Community integration is not an abstract legal concept. It means having a home, being able to work, attend school, shop, worship, build relationships, and participate in an ordinary civic life."

You can read the full letter here:https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Governors_Letter_on_Olmstead_9-2026.pdf

A new local resource for school age people who are neurodivergent.
09/01/2026

A new local resource for school age people who are neurodivergent.

We’re growing to serve more students and families. 💙

This September, The Richardson School (TRS), a MyPath Company, is opening its newest therapeutic day school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, expanding access to specialized education and therapeutic support for students and families.

The new campus marks TRS’s sixth location, with more than 190 students now served across eastern Wisconsin and north-central Illinois.

We’re excited to join the Sheboygan community and open new possibilities for even more students!

09/01/2026

Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced the Evers Administration has secured over $11 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support DWD’s Division

Supported Decision Making is an alternative to legal guardianship for some people.
08/31/2026

Supported Decision Making is an alternative to legal guardianship for some people.

Empower your young person in WI! 💡 Learn about independence & assistance options. Register: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dvf3s

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08/26/2026

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Off the coast of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the “Spectrum Sailing” summer camp for children on the autism spectrum is changing lives one adventure at a time. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz has the story.

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08/12/2026

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No one should have to choose between buying food and getting to a doctor’s appointment. Yet millions of people are being forced to make tough decisions as grocery costs rise and SNAP benefits are cut.

Last year, Congress made the biggest cuts to SNAP in history. More than 4.5 million people have already lost access to food assistance, and millions more could be affected soon.

Food is not optional. Congress must restore SNAP funding and reject policies that take food away from people with disabilities, older adults, children, and families.

Tell Congress: No one should go hungry. Send a message now https://bit.ly/3TTrpZ8

👮🏽‍♂️ Cop👮 on a rooftop on Friday 8/14/26 in support of Special Olympics.
08/11/2026

👮🏽‍♂️ Cop👮 on a rooftop on Friday 8/14/26 in support of Special Olympics.

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P. O. Box 1444
Sheboygan, WI
53082

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