Peer Power Peer Mentoring Group For High School kids with disabilities 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 5:00 P.M. to 630 P.M. 2013 Dates January 11 & 25 February 8 & 22 March 8 & 22 April 12 & 26 May 10 & 24 June 14 & 28 July 12 & 26 August 9 & 23 September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 22 December 13 & 27 The Group Meets at:IndependenceFirst540 South 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204 To register: call Harvey Ross at (414) 226-8127 V/Relay e-mail hross@independencefirst.org Environmental/Chemical SensitivitiesFor the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed products such as scented soaps, hand lotions, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, or other heavily scented products such as fabric softeners or bug spray. It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment, therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in main paths of travel and doorways. Reasonable AccommodationsIndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify Harvey 414- 226-8127 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by December 28th, 2012. We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Something to Talk About! (Life, Sex, Relationships, Family, Mental & Physical state, whatever life issues may be of concern to you.) Peer Mentoring GroupFor Men with Disabilities. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. 2013 Dates January 11 & 25 February 8 & 22 March 8 & 22 April 12 & 26 May 10 & 24 June 14 & 28 July 12 & 26 August 9 & 23 September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 22 December 13 & 27 The Group Meets at:IndependenceFirst540 South 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204 To register: call Harvey Ross at (414) 226-8127 V/Relay e-mail hross@independencefirst.org Environmental/Chemical SensitivitiesFor the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed products such as scented soaps, hand lotions, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, or other heavily scented products such as fabric softeners or bug spray. It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment, therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in main paths of travel and doorways. Reasonable AccommodationsIndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify Harvey 414- 226-8127 V/Relay of your disability-related accommodation requests by December 28th, 2012. We will attempt to honor accommodation requests made after this date, but, cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Adult Asperger’s Support GroupJoin us for goal-oriented meetings topics covering topics such as goal setting, social skills employment and independent living skills. LOCATION: IndependenceFirst540 S 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204 MEETING: 2nd Wednesday each month 6-8 p.m. Bring Your SuggestionsWe’ll be role playing, as well as doing other group activities. We might even plan an occasional social activity or outing! To Register Contact: Lanette Davidson: (414) 259-9859 V/Relaye-mail jeandavid1957@wi.rr.com Peter Lucas(414) 226-8379 V/Relaye-mail plucas@independencefirst.org Environmental/Sensitivities For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfume products such as scented soaps, hand lotions, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, or other heavily scented products such as fabric softeners or bug spray. It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in main paths travel and doorways. Reasonable Accommodations:Please notify Lanette Davidson (414) 259-9859 V/Relay or Peter Lucas (414) 226-8379 V/Relay when you register of your disability-related accommodation request at least one month prior to the meeting date.
Washington County Support GroupFor People with Disabilities Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the Month12:30 to 1:30 PM Support Group Location:Wendy’s Restaurant650 W. Paradise DriveWest Bend, WI 53095 Dates: January 9, 2013 February 13, 2013 March 13, 2013 April 10, 2013 May 8, 2013 June 12, 2013 July 10, 2013 August 14, 2013 September 11, 2013 October 9, 2013 November 13, 2013 December 11, 2013 Coordinator-in-charge: Leah Simmons, Lead ILS Coordinator (414) 937-5913 VP/Relay or lsimmons@independencefirst.org Reasonable Accommodations: IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify Leah Simmons at 414-937-5913 VP/Relay at least two weeks prior to the support group. You can also reach her by email at lsimmons@independencefirst.org. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed without a two-week advance notice. Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities: For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes and heavily scented fabric softeners. It is also essential that 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.
Different Directions A support group for People with Disabilities At IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st StreetMilwaukee WI 53204 2nd Tuesday of the month 5:30 to 6:30 PM, Room 105 2013 Schedule February 12March 12April 9May 14June 11July 9August 13September 10October 8November 12December 10 TO REGISTER: Contact Leah Simmons: Call 414-937-5913 VP/Relay Email: lsimmons@independencefirst.org Environmental/Chemical SensitivitiesFor the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed products such as scented soaps, hand lotions, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, or other heavily scented products such as fabric softeners or bug spray. Reasonable AccommodationsPlease notify Leah Simmons at (414) 937-5913 VP/Relay or lsimmons@independencefirst.org of your disability-related accommodation requests by two weeks of the scheduled date. We will attempt to honor all requests but if it is received after this deadline, we may not be able to provide it.
New DirectionsOzaukee County Support Group for People with Disabilities Meets the 1st Friday of the Month10:00-11:00 AM Support Group Location:Family Enrichment Center, Conference Room “E”885 Badger CircleGrafton, WI 53024 Dates February 1, 2013 March 1, 2013 April 5, 2013 May 3, 2013 June 7, 2013 July 5, 2013 August 2, 2013 September 6, 2013 October 4, 2013 November 1, 2013 December 6, 2013 Coordinator-in-charge: Leah Simmons, Lead ILS Coordinator(414) 937-5913 VP/Relay or lsimmons@independencefirst.org Reasonable Accommodations: IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify Leah Simmons at 414-937-5913 VP/Relay at least two weeks prior to the support group. You can also reach her by email at lsimmons@independencefirst.org. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed without a two-week advance notice. Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities: For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes and heavily scented fabric softeners. It is also essential that 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.
Waukesha Women’s Support GroupFor Women with Disabilities Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month1:00 to 2:30 PM Support Group Location: First United Methodist Church, 121 Wisconsin Street, Waukesha, WI 53186 Dates January 17, 2013 February 21, 2013 March 21, 2013 April 18, 2013 May 16, 2013 June 20, 2013 July 18, 2013 August 15, 2013 September 19, 2013 October 17, 2013 November 21, 2013 Coordinator-in-charge: Leah Simmons, Lead ILS Coordinator(414) 937-5913 VP/Relay or lsimmons@independencefirst.org Reasonable Accommodations: IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify Leah Simmons at 414-937-5913 VP/Relay at least two weeks prior to the support group. You can also reach her by email at lsimmons@independencefirst.org. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed without a two-week advance notice. Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities: For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes and heavily scented fabric softeners. It is also essential that 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.
Housing 101: A Workshop for People with Disabilities in Need of Housing Looking for a place? Need some help getting started? Seeking information on housing assistance programs? Puzzled by housing laws? Want to know your rights? Then Housing 101 can help! Housing 101 will cover the topics below: Types of housing How to look for housing Application process How to address barriers Affordable rent Community Resources Every workshop will have time for Q&A January 29 March 26 May 28 July 30 September 24 November 19 Where: IndependenceFirst Time: 12:30-2:30 To Register and to request accommodations: Contact Tiffany Payne or Mike Hineberg at (414) 291-7520 (Voice/TTY) at least two weeks prior to the workshop. You can also reach them by e-mail at tpayne@independencefirst.org or mhineberg@independencefirst.org. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed without a two-week advance notice. Calendar is for year of 2013. Environmental/Chemical Sensitivities: For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending agency-sponsored events please refrain from using perfumed grooming products like scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners. We are 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.
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