Options for Independent Living

10/03/2026

We love being able to add our Trackchair and TerrainHopper USA to the fleet for this amazing event! There are still spots available Saturday and Sunday - To Register, visit www.ExploreMarinetteCounty.com

Wheel Hike Together is an adaptive hiking event where individuals with limited mobility can use an all-terrain tracked wheelchair to explore up to 3 miles of trails & scenic views at Thunder Mountain Overlook Park.

There is no cost to reserve a chair, however reservations must be made in advance. Regular park entry fees apply.

Thanks for the great coverage!

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MARINETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- Taking to the trails on all-terrain wheelchairs and giving people the chance to experience the outdoors.The Marinette County event is

09/29/2026

🎃 LAST CALL FOR TRUNKS! 🚗

Our parking lot is starting to fill up, but we have room for a few more trunks to join the fun!

We’re looking for businesses, organizations, groups, and some fun people who want to help make our Sensory-Friendly Accessible Trunk or Treat a great afternoon for families that include people with disabilities.

Hosting is easy:
🚗 Decorate a trunk or table
🍬 Bring candy, non-food treats, trinkets or giveaways
👻 Keep it fun and nothing too spooky-scary
💜 There’s no cost to participate!

And please don’t let decorating stop you — simple is absolutely okay! We have easy ideas if you need a little inspiration.

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 3–6 p.m.
📍 Options for Independent Living, Green Bay

Want to grab one of our remaining spots? Contact Autumn at [email protected] or 920-393-1035.

Already joining us? Tag someone below who should park a trunk next to you! 🎃🚗🧡

09/29/2026

Are you planning to vote absentee for the November Election?

Request your absent ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-By-Mail.

To learn more about absentee voting, check out our Absentee Voting Fact Sheet:https://disabilityvote.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DVC-Absentee-Voting-Fact-Sheet-2021-Elections-rev-1-21-acc.pdf

09/27/2026

Sometimes the best way to explain what adaptive recreation can mean is to let the person who experienced it tell the story. 💚

In 2022, one of our consumers spent some time outdoors using our Trackchair. Afterwards, she shared this poem with us—and we think her words are worth sharing again.

Track Chair Independence Days…
July 1st & 2nd 2022 will forever be days to recall,
though sitting I felt very independent, as if free from all!

Riding the track chair - into the woods I burst,
for the freedom to explore I did thirst!

No way could I go in and easily walk,
snapping twigs and hearing the bird’s squawk!

I laughed a lot and sat still a time or two,
just to make sure it was real and enjoy the view!

Going where I would never dare,
there were rows of evergreens tall and debonair!

A homemade ladder leads up to an aged tree stand,
at one time I’m sure looked proud and grand!

There were grassy areas and some tiny pine trees,
kind of growing wherever they’d please!

To the beach where the sand could not stop my exploring,
the water’s edge was mystifyingly imploring!

At the very border of the beach waves were moving and clear,
turning the track chair around, soon my tracks did disappear!

Sorry – I just ran over the remains of a sandcastle with many cracks,
curiously turning in circles and admiring my awesome tracks!

My amazing friends and I took pictures to help mark these fun filled days,
I thank everyone as I am blessed in so many ways…

7/10/2022 Never stop having fun – life is an adventure to be lived!! Kate P. 😉

This is why adaptive recreation matters. It’s not just about the equipment—it’s about access, experiences, and being able to go on adventures that may not otherwise be accessible.

Options has adaptive recreation equipment available for individuals to borrow and use in the community. Want to learn more? Give us a call at 920-490-0500.

09/26/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to the best boss around! 🎉

What makes a great Executive Director?

We’re pretty sure it includes…

🙌 Always being willing to lend a helping hand—even if it involves hopping on Sandy's scooter to do it. 😂

🧹 Never being too important to grab the vacuum.

🍳 Making breakfast for your staff.

🎂 Knowing that no one can really be mad while eating cake.

🏃 Going the extra mile…literally.

💇 Actually noticing when someone gets a haircut. (Seriously. What boss does that? )

💚 Celebrating the wins—big and small.

And most importantly, showing up for your staff, the people we serve, and the work we do every day.

Josh leads Options with humor, heart, and a willingness to jump in right alongside all of us. Whether he’s advocating at the Capitol, giving a tour, helping with an event, making breakfast, or grabbing the vacuum—he’s never above jumping in.

We’re pretty lucky to have him.

Happy Birthday, Josh! Thanks for being the kind of boss who makes coming to work a little more fun. 💚🎉

And yes, we hope there’s cake. Because, again…who can be mad when there’s cake? 🎂

09/26/2026

Independence looks different for everyone. 💙

For some, it means being able to safely shower in their own home. For others, it might mean reaching what they need in the kitchen, finding the right assistive technology, or making everyday tasks a little easier.

At Options, we believe accessibility should work for the person—not the other way around.

Our team works with individuals throughout Northeast Wisconsin to explore assistive technology, accessibility solutions, home modifications, and other tools that can support greater independence at home and in the community.

Sometimes, one small change can make a BIG difference in everyday independence.

And if you’d rather come to us, you can do that too! Our Showcase Model Home & Office is filled with accessibility ideas and solutions you can see and try for yourself. Give us a call to schedule a tour. 💙

09/25/2026

Okay ladies… LOOKING FABULOUS! 😎✨

Our Options crew understood the assignment at Tuesday’s ’80s-themed community event in Marinette! 😂 From the hair to the outfits, they showed up ready to represent Options in style.

And we’re not done getting out and about! 🍂 Catch Options at these upcoming community events:

📌 September 26 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
You Belong Special Needs Expo
UW–Green Bay Phoenix Rooms
Green Bay

📌 September 29 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Kewaunee County Senior Resource Fair
Kewaunee County Fairgrounds Expo Hall
625 Third Street, Luxemburg

🎃 October Events
📌 October 6 | 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Door County Transition Resource Fair
We Are HOPE | The EmployAbility HUB
Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay

📌 October 8 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Sheboygan County Disability Resource Fair
Sheboygan South High School
Sheboygan

📌 October 15 | 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Two Rivers Senior Health & Information Fair
Two Rivers Senior Center
1520 17th Street, Two Rivers

📌 October 27 | 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Kewaunee County Transition Resource Fair
ESI
813 Rabas Street, Algoma

🍂 November Events
📌 November 12 | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Door County Caregiver Conference
ADRC of Door County/Community Center
914 N. 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay

📌 November 13 | 10:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Caregiver Appreciation Celebration
Harrisville Sportsmen’s Club
W5079 County Road J, Westfield

Keep an eye on our page for all the this we’re up to!

If you see us out in the community, stop by, say hi, and learn more about the programs, services, and resources available. 💙

09/24/2026

Did you know? As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or don’t know if they are registered.

Be part of the solution and get your community VoteReady.

Register to vote today. https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Register-To-Vote

09/23/2026

Wheel Hike Together is an adaptive hiking event where individuals with limited mobility can pre-register to use an all-terrain tracked wheelchair (Trackchair) to explore up to 3 miles of trails & scenic views at Thunder Mountain Overlook Park. Individuals who are not able to hike due to temporary or permanent limitations may reserve chairs to explore the park's autumn scenery with friends & family.

There is no cost to reserve a chair, however reservations must be made in advance. Regular park entry fees apply.

September 30th - October 4th, 2026
Thunder Mountain Overlook Park
14000 Thunder Mtn Rd, Crivitz, WI

To Register, visit www.ExploreMarinetteCounty.com

Options is proud to join ATZ Manufacturing, Half Moon Outdoors, ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Marinette County), & Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) in sponsoring this amazing event!

09/22/2026

Options is out & about! 🚗💨

Our staff are hitting the road attending community fairs, resource events, caregiver conferences and transition fairs all throughout the counties we serve.

Stop by our booths, meet our team and learn more about the resources, programs and services available through Options! (and maybe grab a goodie) Don't forget to ask about our tech classes!

📌 September 23 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Senior Living Expo: Celebrating Life After 50
Xtreme Air
Appleton

September 23 | 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Back to the ’80s Community Event
Marinette Rec & Event Center
2501 Pierce Avenue, Marinette

Sept. 23 | 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Freedom From Falls
Green Bay Botanical Garden

📌 September 26 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
You Belong Special Needs Expo
UW–Green Bay Phoenix Rooms
Green Bay

📌 September 29 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Kewaunee County Senior Resource Fair
Kewaunee County Fairgrounds Expo Hall
625 Third Street, Luxemburg

🎃 October Events
📌 October 6 | 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Door County Transition Resource Fair
We Are HOPE | The EmployAbility HUB
Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay

📌 October 8 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Sheboygan County Disability Resource Fair
Sheboygan South High School
Sheboygan

📌 October 15 | 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Two Rivers Senior Health & Information Fair
Two Rivers Senior Center
1520 17th Street, Two Rivers

📌 October 27 | 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Kewaunee County Transition Resource Fair
ESI
813 Rabas Street, Algoma

🍂 November Events
📌 November 12 | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Door County Caregiver Conference
ADRC of Door County/Community Center
914 N. 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay

📌 November 13 | 10:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Caregiver Appreciation Celebration
Harrisville Sportsmen’s Club
W5079 County Road J, Westfield

We love getting out into the communities we serve, meeting new people and making sure you know what resources are available. 💙💛

Come say hi! We’d love to meet you and help connect you—or someone you care about—with tools and resources that support greater independence.