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Access to Independence

Providing resources, services, and advocacy to people of any age and with any type of disability.

Access to Independence provides resources, services, and advocacy for people of any type of disability, and of all ages. The organization is a disability led and run organization that serves four counties in south-central Wisconsin, providing services such as information and referral; peer support; independent living skills training; advocacy; assistive technology; youth services; and institution

al transition services. Access to Independence also makes an impact in the communities it serves through education, collaboration, outreach, and technical assistance.

08/15/2026

We're just one week out from the 2026 Adaptive Gaming Expo!

We wanted to thank the expo planning committee who has worked tirelessly on putting together what we think is going to be our best event to date! This photo was taken at the beautiful MYArts-Madison Youth Arts Center during one of the planning committee's tour.

The folks at MyArts have been incredible to work with and we're excited to be using close to the entire fourth floor to bring together gamers, community resources, vendors, keynote speakers, free workshops, and much more!

We can wait to see you on Saturday, Aug 22nd 2026 from 10am-4pm for this free, fun, inclusive, and homegrown gaming event! www.adaptivegamingexpo.weebly.com

08/14/2026

Make sure you visit our vendors and community resources at the expo!

You'll have a chance to shop from a variety of artists and local businesses selling art, merchandise, and gaming related products, and connect with a community of gamers and local community resources.

Molina Healthcare, Access Elevator, Inc., Git Gud Lounge , Isthmian Gaming , Table Tray Studios, Guildpact Games , Snuggly Seamstress, -games, Luka Motel , Arts for All Wisconsin , Disability Pride Madison , and Access to Independence :)

Major funding for this expo provided by WisTech Assistive Technology Advisory Council

08/13/2026

"My name is Dayton, aka Wheels, I'm 31 years old, I have Spinal Muscular Atrophy type II, and I'm a competitive fighting game player. I am a 5-time major finalist, 3-time World Cup finalist, Twitch Rivals Grandfinalist, and I have won various tournaments. I am also a former ambassador for Warner Bros Games for their platform fighting game, MultiVersus. I have also been featured in articles such as Yahoo! eSports and magazines such as Game Informer."

Wheels will be joining us as a keynote presenter in the WisTech Assistive Technology Advisory Council Starlight theater where he'll share how to get your start in live-streaming and demonstrate what makes him a five-time major finalist and winning competitive gamer with a Streetfighter 6 demo!

Visit our the website to learn more and register for this free event!
https://adaptivegamingexpo.weebly.com/ See less

08/12/2026

We're so excited to be partnering with Git Gud Lounge for the upcoming Adaptive Gaming Expo!

Git Gud is is a Gaming Lounge that Unlocks Potential. They offer Virtual Reality, PCs loaded with your favorite games. Video Game Consoles, Retro and Board gaming,
PLUS Creative Workstations with the Tools to Create. Their goal is to inspire by providing an inviting space to play, create & innovate, together.

Come check out their booth at the expo where they'll be demonstrating accessibility features in the Virtual Reality realm! https://adaptivegamingexpo.weebly.com/

08/11/2026

🎮 More fun at the Adaptive Gaming Expo!

⭐ Join the hands-on, Molina Healthcare Creator Space where creativity and inclusive play thrive. Drop in anytime to design your very own board game using a variety of materials like game boards, cards, and adaptive supplies.

⭐Facilitators will provide design tips and demonstrate accessible adaptations. Whether you stay for five minutes or the entire session, there’s always something new to create!

✏️ Then, continue the creative spirit by helping us completing our community art project also located in this space!

08/10/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back Randy Fitzgerald to our third annual Adaptive Gaming Expo!

Randy “N0M4D” Fitzgerald is the world's 1st Quadriplegic Pro Gamer and has been an Accessibility Advocate for 25 years in gaming. He has been featured on television and magazines worldwide, and is also an award winning game designer who has made major contributions to the Call of Duty franchise for over 16 years.

Randy has also been a tremendous help in the planning of this year's event and has helped this event grow year after year with his time and talent! 🧡

He'll be joining us as a keynote presenter in the WisTech Assistive Technology Advisory Council Starlight theater for two amazing sessions!

Visit our event website to learn more and register for this free event!
https://adaptivegamingexpo.weebly.com/

08/08/2026

🎮What if everyone could play? 🎮

Adaptive gaming uses customized or modified controllers and assistive technology to make video games accessible so that people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities can play. It removes traditional barriers by using specialized controllers, custom inputs, and accessibility settings tailored to individual functional abilities

Whether you're an avid gamer, or someone intrigued by inclusive gaming you should visit us at our Adaptive Gaming Expo on Saturday, August 22nd!

We're hosting a a fun, free, and inclusive gaming experience where players of all abilities can connect and play! We'll have:

-A huge variety of PC games and adaptive tech in theIsthmian Gaming lounge
-Virtual reality demonstrations by Git Gud Lounge
-Vendors to shop from and community resources to visit
-Keynote presentations from professional gamers Randy Fitzgerald and Dayton "Wheels" Jones
-A free, build-your-own-gaming station workshop UW-Madison Industrial and Systems Engineering Department
-A dedicated Sensory Room sponsored by Access Elevator, Inc.
-A build your own boardgame workshop sponsored by Molina Healthcare

and more!

All brought to you by the generous funding of WisTech Assistive Technology Advisory Council

Learn more and register: https://adaptivegamingexpo.weebly.com/

08/07/2026

🎮 Free workshop at the Adaptive Gaming Expo! 👾

⭐Build, customize, and play your very own gaming controller all in one workshop hosted by Chris Hege and Professor Michael Biehler’s Lab of UW-Madison Industrial and Systems Engineering Department

⭐Build and test a low-cost gaming setup using customizable controls, simple electronics, and a small computer such as a Raspberry Pi. Participants will connect the components, experiment with different control layouts, and use their completed setup to play a game.

⭐Attendees will leave with practical ideas and open-source resources for creating a low-cost gaming setup at home, in a classroom, or in a community space.

⭐No programming or electronics experience is required.

⭐Space is limited, reserve a seat today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-your-own-lowcost-gaming-setup-tickets-1996758503435?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

This workshop is part of the Adaptive Gaming Expo, by Access to Independence

The Adaptive Gaming Expo is a fun, free, and inclusive gaming experience where players of all abilities can connect and play!
Learn more at www.adaptivegamingexpo.weebly.com

08/06/2026

⭐ Help shape Independent Living in Wisconsin ⭐

The SPIL or State Plan for Independent Living, helps to inform the way Independent Living Centers in Wisconsin provide their programs and services.

The Independent Living Council of Wisconsin, Inc. (ILCW) and directors of the eight Independent Living Centers in Wisconsin work together to develop the plan and ILCW is an independent entity responsible evaluating and implementing the plan.

We want to know what people with disabilities need to lead the most independent lives of their choosing. Please consider submitting your thoughts via the survey below to help us shape future of independent living in Wisconsin.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2NQXGW

Address

3810 Milwaukee Street
Madison, WI
53714

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16082428484

Website

http://www.accesstoind.org/

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