Independence First - The Resource for People with Disabilities

Independence First - The Resource for People with Disabilities We're your FIRST resource on disability & access for Metro Milwaukee! Over half of our 110 internal

20+ programs serving youth and adults with disabilities of all kinds.

"Imagine changing your two-year-old's diaper on the germ-infested floor of a public bathroom. Now, replace your toddler ...
12/24/2024

"Imagine changing your two-year-old's diaper on the germ-infested floor of a public bathroom. Now, replace your toddler with a fully-grown adult. That's the humbling reality millions of Americans with significant disabilities face daily." FOX6 News Milwaukee podcast Open Record episode "Nowhere to Go" covers the lack of adult changing tables and its effect on adults with disabilities and their families.

Independence First's Rebecca Rabbatin was a guest expert on this week's podcast. Watch the video at the link below or stream anywhere you get your podcasts. www.fox6now.com/video/1564729

Construction underway! We would like to thank the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program and...
12/19/2024

Construction underway! We would like to thank the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program and WISPACT grants for helping fund our new adult changing table, which will help give greater independence to individuals living with paralysis and other disabilities. Thank you for selecting us to provide this quality-of-life opportunity. We hope to see more of these in other public areas in the future!

Consumers at Independence First know how to spread holiday cheer each year with our annual Holiday Cookie Baking Class! ...
12/19/2024

Consumers at Independence First know how to spread holiday cheer each year with our annual Holiday Cookie Baking Class! Yesterday, participants sharpened their baking skills while making over 200 different cookies from around the world to celebrate the holiday season. The bakers got to enjoy their hard work by taking home decorated cookie tins to give as gifts... or to eat themselves. Thank you all for a wonderful class, looking forward to next year!

A message from our partner:Disability is a part of life for people in every community, but people with disabilities have...
12/17/2024

A message from our partner:
Disability is a part of life for people in every community, but people with disabilities have not always been included in health research. The All of Us Research Program is trying to change that.
By joining All of Us, you can help researchers learn more about what may improve health for all of us.
Learn more at JoinAllofUs.org/Inclusion

12/13/2024

Independence First

We are happy to partner with our neighbor, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design on a great initiative!
12/13/2024

We are happy to partner with our neighbor, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design on a great initiative!

From our partner:In a recent conversation hosted by American Association on Health and Disability, panelists shared thei...
12/10/2024

From our partner:
In a recent conversation hosted by American Association on Health and Disability, panelists shared their perspectives on how important nutrition literacy and accessibility is for health. Check out the recording at aahd.us.

You can be part of improving health research on nutrition with All of Us Research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/AllofUsInclusion-FB

The opening weekend for “Illuminate Ozaukee” was a success! Here is our tree on the nonprofit row, beautifully adorned w...
12/09/2024

The opening weekend for “Illuminate Ozaukee” was a success! Here is our tree on the nonprofit row, beautifully adorned with handmade ornaments promoting our mission. Fill your car with family and friends to drive through the holiday light display. Remaining dates to participate in this electrifying event are December 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center

A message from our partner:Did you know the global population of people with disabilities is over 1.3 billion people? Th...
12/06/2024

A message from our partner:
Did you know the global population of people with disabilities is over 1.3 billion people? This includes over 16% of the global population. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we're celebrating the diversity of the disability community. We know health research must be diverse and inclusive too. Better treatments and care are possible with better research. Join All of Us Research to build a brighter health future: https://bit.ly/AllofUsInclusion-FB

If you ever need a pick-me-up in West Bend, The Hub - Social Good Brews  coffee shop inside the Volunteer Center Washing...
12/05/2024

If you ever need a pick-me-up in West Bend, The Hub - Social Good Brews coffee shop inside the Volunteer Center Washington County hosts a community tip jar. This month, Independence First will be one of five nonprofits to benefit from the tips. We are grateful for their continued support!

If you or someone you know needs disability services and lives in West Bend, we have a satellite office there! Call us at 414-291-7520 (V/Relay)

Giving Tuesday has passed, but it's not too late to donate! Help us help the community with a tax-deductible donation to...
12/04/2024

Giving Tuesday has passed, but it's not too late to donate! Help us help the community with a tax-deductible donation to Independence First. Donate online anytime at: www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/Donate.htm

Meet Shelli, and learn more about how Independence First helps people with disabilities in the community:
https://youtu.be/fCLkvriA0PQ?si=-Qus1ZkjZMtoaOLP

Learn more about Independence First with staff member Andi. Hear about real people who found their independence.

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Here at Independence First we celebrate every day. Did you ...
12/03/2024

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Here at Independence First we celebrate every day. Did you know over half of our staff and board members have a disability? We offer many "peer-led" programs and services and we are passionate because for us, our mission is personal!

Independence First staff spoke with TMJ4 News about how we serve people with disabilities every day.

Tuesday is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! It's a day aimed at promoting understanding of disabilities and mobilizing support for dignity, rights, and well-being.

12/03/2024

is here! Which nonprofits are you donating to this year? We hope you will consider Independence First in your seasonal giving. Your gift helps us support people in our community like Shelli, who you can meet in this video.
Donate securely online anytime at: https://www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/Donate.htm or click the donate button below!

Just a few days left in our   countdown, but you can donate anytime to help support our programming like the Youth Leade...
12/01/2024

Just a few days left in our countdown, but you can donate anytime to help support our programming like the Youth Leadership Summit. Youth in this program learn how to be strong leaders and advocates. You can help us offer free programs like this with a donation: www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/Donate.htm

This   we are raising money for an outreach van to reach  more people in our community. Many of our consumers face signi...
11/30/2024

This we are raising money for an outreach van to reach more people in our community. Many of our consumers face significant travel barriers. With an accessible van, we would be able to bring our life-changing services directly to them, including computer training, assistive technology, and other resources that will help people keep living independently in the community.

Any donation will help get us closer to our goal. Donate securely online anytime at: www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/Donate.htm

4 days until  ! You can donate anytime to support our mission to help members of our community with a disability. Like S...
11/29/2024

4 days until ! You can donate anytime to support our mission to help members of our community with a disability. Like Shelli, who was living in a nursing home for years until we helped her get her own apartment so she can live life how SHE chooses. Watch the video to hear her story and the stories of other people in the community who are gaining and keeping their independence through the help of Independence First.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCLkvriA0PQ

To donate to Independence First, click the donate button on this post, or donate securely online at: www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/Donate.htm

Happy Thanksgiving. We're grateful to YOU! Thank you for helping us keep our programs free to people in our community wi...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving. We're grateful to YOU! Thank you for helping us keep our programs free to people in our community with disabilities.

There are 5 days left in our countdown, but you can donate anytime to help support our programming like Disability Mentoring Day. Youth in this program try out a dream job for a day and learn about career-building around the community. You can help us offer free programs like this with a donation: www.independencefirst.org/IndependenceFirst/Donate.htm

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540 S 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI
53204

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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