Options for Independent Living

06/18/2026

📞 Need help staying connected?

The Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) helps eligible Wisconsin residents with disabilities obtain specialized telecommunications equipment through a voucher program.

Whether you need an amplified phone, visual alert system, or other communication device, Options can help you determine eligibility, complete the application, explore equipment options, and even assist with setup and training.

Eligible disability categories include:
✔️ Hard of Hearing
✔️ Deaf or Severely Hard of Hearing
✔️ Speech Disability
✔️ Mobility or Motion Disability
✔️ Deaf and Low Vision
✔️ Deaf and Blind

Not sure where to start? Our team can help you understand your options, try equipment, and guide you through the entire process.

📞 Contact Kristina at 920-393-1037 or text at 920-609-9019 to learn more and find out if you qualify.

TEPP is funded through the Wisconsin Universal Service Fund and administered by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

06/17/2026

🏡 Come See Accessibility in Action

Did you know Options welcomes both individual and group tours of our Accessible Showcase Model Home?

Whether you're an individual exploring options for yourself or a family member, a service provider, student group, healthcare professional, caregiver, or community organization, our model home offers the opportunity to experience accessibility solutions firsthand.

Visitors can explore:
✔ Home modifications
✔ Assistive technology
✔ Smart home supports
✔ Aging in place solutions
✔ Everyday accessibility features that promote independence

Looking for a speaker or educational presentation? We'd be happy to come to you—or host your group at Options.

During warmer months, presentations and gatherings can also take place in our beautiful accessible garden and outdoor patio space, creating a welcoming environment for learning, networking, and conversation.

To schedule a tour or discuss a presentation for your group, call us at 920-490-0500.

06/16/2026

We're excited to partner with the Green Lake County Aging and Disability Resource Center, Caestecker Public Library and Marquette County ADRC (adrcmarquette.org) for this FREE Dementia Learning Series that starts this week! 💜🧠

This 3-part summer education series is for caregivers, families, and anyone supporting someone living with dementia or memory loss.

These interactive sessions will include:
✔️ Hands-on assistive technology demonstrations
✔️ Home safety ideas and practical daily living tips
✔️ Remote caregiving tools and strategies
✔️ Information on hearing, vision, and dementia supports

Attend one session or all three — each class stands alone, and there is no cost to participate!
Monthly Topics:
📌 6/18: Safe & Sound: Using Assistive Technology to Support Dementia at Home
📌 7/16: Care from Anywhere: Simple Remote Caregiving Solutions That Make a Big Difference
📌 8/20: Seeing, Hearing, Understanding: Navigating Dementia with Vision & Hearing Changes

We’re excited to bring practical tools, education, and support directly into our communities while helping caregivers feel a little less alone in the journey. 💜

For questions or registration contact Stacie Scheibe
📞 920-393-1050
📧 [email protected]

Green Lake
Montello Area Chamber of Commerce

06/15/2026

Did you know Options has a Loan Closet?

Whether you're recovering from surgery, experiencing a temporary injury, caring for a loved one, or living with a disability, we may have equipment available to help.

Items can be borrowed for as long as they're needed, including:
✔ Wheelchairs
✔ Walkers
✔ Shower chairs
✔ Commodes
✔ Canes
✔ Knee scooters
✔ And more!

In 2025 alone, our Loan Closet helped over 1,032 individuals and saved community members over $291,000 in out-of-pocket costs.

To learn more or check availability, contact Roxanne at 920-393-1054.

06/14/2026

☀️♿ Ready for some summer fun?

Did you know accessible Mobi-mat Mobi-Chairs are available at Plamann Lake and Ashwaubomay Lake? These floating beach wheelchairs help make beach and water access possible for more people to enjoy Wisconsin's summer sunshine!

🏖️ Plamann Lake – Appleton, Outagamie County Parks
🌊 Ashwaubomay Lake – Ashwaubenon, Brown County

Because summer adventures should be for everyone. ☀️💙

What other places to visit are on your Summer list?!

06/12/2026

On Tuesday Options’ Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Autumn Nordall, participated in the Brown County ADRC’s In-District Legislators’ Listening Session, sharing her personal experience with disability, independent living, employment, and Medicaid.

Lived experience matters, and we’re grateful for opportunities to ensure the voices of people with disabilities are heard by policymakers and community leaders.

Thank you to the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County WI for hosting this important conversation.

06/09/2026

Caring for someone living with dementia or memory loss can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

Options is partnering with the Green Lake County Aging and Disability Resource Center and the Marquette County ADRC (adrcmarquette.org) to offer FREE 3-part summer education series for caregivers, families, and anyone supporting someone living with dementia or memory loss.

These sessions are designed for caregivers, family members, and supporters looking for practical tools, everyday strategies, and technology solutions that can help make life safer and more manageable at home.

✔ Attend one session or all three
✔ Hands-on assistive technology demonstrations
✔ No cost to participate

Upcoming Topics:
• June 18 – Assistive Technology & Dementia Safety
• July 16 – Remote Caregiving Solutions
• August 20 – Vision, Hearing & Dementia

Questions or registration:
📞 920-393-1050
📧 [email protected]

Locations and Times:
📍Caestecker Public Library - Green Lake
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍Montello ADRC
🕙1:00-2:30 PM

06/08/2026

Farming with Disabilities? AgrAbility of Wisconsin is there to Help! 🌾

Farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life. AgrAbility of Wisconsin works to help farmers and agricultural workers with disabilities continue doing what they love safely, independently, and successfully.

Through assistive technology, equipment modifications, education, and one-on-one support, they help individuals adapt to challenges such as:
✔️ Arthritis
✔️ Spinal cord injuries/paralysis
✔️ Back impairments
✔️ Amputations
✔️ Brain injuries
✔️ Vision or hearing loss
✔️ Chronic illnesses & more

Every farm and every farmer is different. AgrAbility provides customized solutions to help keep farmers active in their work and connected to the lifestyle they love—because disability shouldn't have to mean giving up the farm. 🌱

📞 Need assistance? Call (608) 262-9336
🌐 Learn more: https://agrability.bse.wisc.edu/

Through support and innovation, AgrAbility helps Wisconsin farmers continue doing what they love.

06/06/2026

Have you heard the news? Accessible Zip Lining is back for the summer at NEW Zoo & Adventure Park! They have three dates set up for this fun experience that provides adventure to people of all abilities!

Capacity is limited, so head over to their website to learn more and sign up: https://buff.ly/n77njvl

Thank you to NEW Zoo for creating accessible opportunities for everyone to experience adventure!

Have you heard the news? Accessible Zip Lining is back for the summer! We have three dates set up for this fun experience that provides adventure to people of all abilities! Capacity is limited, so visit our website to learn more and sign up today: https://buff.ly/n77njvl

06/05/2026

? Most independent living specialists live with disabilities themselves and understand the independent living journey. They provide essential skills training, peer support, and advocacy.
As we celebrate Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Network Professionals Appreciation Month, help us recognize and thank peers helping peers.
Learn more: dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/physical/ilcs.htm