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Community Workshops

Community Workshops

Community Workshops for People with DisabilitiesLocation: IndependenceFirst
540 South 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204

A series of 10 Life Skills Workshops are offered free of charge to organizations/agencies in our four county service area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Washington) who serve people with disabilities.

To schedule these workshops for your group / organization, or for more information, contact Marian Ecklund at 866-863-9510 or via E-mail: mecklund@independencefirst.org.

Community Workshop Syllabus

Food For Thought: Wellness and NutritionLearn how to take an active role in your healthcare, understand drugs and over-the-counter medications, and get some good advice on proper nutrition. ADA-Know Your Rights AND Responsibilities

The ADA can help protect your rights as a person with a disability, but did you know that you also have responsibilities? Come and gain an understanding of the five titles of the ADA, how to make a complaint, and get an overview of other disability laws too.The Power of Your Voice: The Art of Advocacy

What Is Systemic Advocacy? Individual Advocacy? Self-Advocacy? Learn some advocacy skills and gain a better understanding of how "the system" works. We will also discuss the voting process and why your vote matters.Stand Up and be Heard: How To Assertive

Have you ever felt like a salesperson was taking advantage of you? Learn how to get what you want by being assertive, and what to do if you did not get the service or product you expected.

Dollars & Sense: Using Your Money Wisely

Does your income allow you to meet all of your needs? Could you use a little more money? Learn how to track your expenses, identify some ways to save money, and gain an understanding of credit and debit cards.Getting It Together: Tips for Being Organized

Is clutter taking over your life? Do you have too many papers, or just too much "stuff"? We provide some practical tips for taking control of your home."I Feel Good": Understanding Self Esteem

Feeling good about yourself affects how others see you. Learn what self-esteem is and what influences it, and some practical tips for building your own self-esteem.Too Close For Comfort: Boundaries & Personal Space

Are there people in your life that make you uncomfortable? Learn how to identify personal boundaries and how to say "NO." Recognize abusive behaviors and learn some important safety tips.In Your Face: Dealing With Conflict And Anger

What is conflict? Why does it happen? How can I deal with it effectively? Is anger the answer? Learn effective strategies for dealing with conflict and angerFeeling Overwhelmed? Deal with that Stress!

Stress can make you feel bad, physically and emotionally. Learn about what stress is, how it can affect you, and how to manage it in a healthy way.

 

Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities

For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst request that persons attending agency-sponsored events refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners. We maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.

Reasonable Accommodations

IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify staff of your disability-related accommodation requests three weeks in advance of attending a class or workshop, or at the time of registration. We will attempt to honor all requests but cannot assure that requests made after the deadlines will be met.