Welcome to IndependenceFirst's redesigned website. I hope that you find information that is beneficial to you, whether you have a disability, are a family member of a person with a disability, business, or general community member.
IndependenceFirst is a community-based, non-residential Independent Living Center (CIL) in Milwaukee, WI. The independent living philosophy holds that individuals with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and with appropriate support in their own homes, fully participate in their communities, and to control and make decisions about their lives. Consumer choice, autonomy and control define Independent Living.
IndependenceFirst is Metro Milwaukee's FIRST resource when people have questions regarding access and disability. We offer over 20 Programs & Services to people with disabilities of all kinds, in all age groups and provide programs on disability awareness, employment tips and access to the general community. Over 50% of our staff, managers and Board have disabilities themselves and this peer approach leads to excellent outcomes.
