Events

2022 Threshold Support Group

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monthly on the first Wednesday

The Threshold Inc.600 Rolfs Ave West Bend, WI 53090

Open, casual group for talking about anything…life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis and will include an independent living topic!

2022 June Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

June Brown Bag Lunch Series Accessing Personal and Social Needs

2022 Poetry 101 Workshop

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL

Expand your imagination and express yourself through a variety of different writing elements.

Wauwatosa School District Listening Sessions

Thursday, June 2, 2022

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Discussions on Strategic Planning and the state of services for Students with Disabilities within the Wauwatosa School District

2022 Social Skills Workshops

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

This fun, interactive and educational workshop covers communication skills, including taking a closer look at what social skills are, how to move past comfort zones, understand social cues and body language, and focus in on appropriate social media skills.

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!

2022 June Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

June Brown Bag Lunch Series Accessing Personal and Social Needs

2022 Poetry 101 Workshop

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL

Expand your imagination and express yourself through a variety of different writing elements.

Vaccine and Booster Pop-Up Clinics

Thursday, June 9, 2022

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Independence First to Host COVID Vaccination and Booster Clinics!

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, June 9, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

2022 Adult Asperger Educational Group

Thursday, June 9, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the second Thursday

ZOOMALL

Join us for goal-oriented educational meetings covering topics such as employment, social skills and independent living skills!

Gardening Club 2022

Friday, June 10, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekly on Friday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

2022 Social Skills Workshops

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

This fun, interactive and educational workshop covers communication skills, including taking a closer look at what social skills are, how to move past comfort zones, understand social cues and body language, and focus in on appropriate social media skills.

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

2022 June Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

June Brown Bag Lunch Series Accessing Personal and Social Needs

Together We Are Empowered - Peer Support Group for Women of Color with Disabilities

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

12:00 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

504 S. 1st St. Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee, WI 53204

What is Advocacy 2022

Thursday, June 16, 2022

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center2360 Dakota Drive Suite BGrafton, WI 53024

One-day information session in Grafton

Something to Talk About - Peer Mentoring Group for Men with Disabilities

Thursday, June 16, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Monthly on the third Thursday

ZOOM

Open, casual group for talking about anything… Life, relationships, family, mental and physical state Whatever is on your mind!

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, June 16, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Monday, June 20, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

2022 Social Skills Workshops

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

This fun, interactive and educational workshop covers communication skills, including taking a closer look at what social skills are, how to move past comfort zones, understand social cues and body language, and focus in on appropriate social media skills.

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

2022 June Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

June Brown Bag Lunch Series Accessing Personal and Social Needs

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

Art Workshop 2022

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Tell stories through artistic mediums

What is Advocacy Waukesha 2022

Thursday, June 23, 2022

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Waukesha Branch inside WCTC Campus327 E BroadwayWaukesha, WI 53186

Information session in Waukesha

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, June 23, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Gardening Club 2022

Friday, June 24, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekly on Friday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Youth Leadership Summit 2022

Monday, June 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Youth leadership program by application only

Youth Leadership Summit 2022

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 to Monday, June 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Youth leadership program by application only

2022 Social Skills Workshops

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

This fun, interactive and educational workshop covers communication skills, including taking a closer look at what social skills are, how to move past comfort zones, understand social cues and body language, and focus in on appropriate social media skills.

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

Youth Leadership Summit 2022

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 to Monday, June 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Youth leadership program by application only

2022 June Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

June Brown Bag Lunch Series Accessing Personal and Social Needs

Art Workshop 2022

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Tell stories through artistic mediums

Youth Leadership Summit 2022

Thursday, June 30, 2022 to Monday, June 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Youth leadership program by application only

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, June 30, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Youth Leadership Summit 2022

Friday, July 1, 2022 to Monday, June 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Youth leadership program by application only

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Monday, July 4, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

2022 Threshold Support Group

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monthly on the first Wednesday

The Threshold Inc.600 Rolfs Ave West Bend, WI 53090

Open, casual group for talking about anything…life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis and will include an independent living topic!

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

Art Workshop 2022

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Tell stories through artistic mediums

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, July 7, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Gardening Club 2022

Friday, July 8, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekly on Friday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Making Proud Choices

Monday, July 11, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StALL, Milwaukee, WI 53204

4 day workshop series highlighting sexuality education for high school and middle school students with disabilities

Making Proud Choices

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StALL, Milwaukee, WI 53204

4 day workshop series highlighting sexuality education for high school and middle school students with disabilities

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!

Making Proud Choices

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StALL, Milwaukee, WI 53204

4 day workshop series highlighting sexuality education for high school and middle school students with disabilities

Art Workshop 2022

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Tell stories through artistic mediums

Making Proud Choices

Thursday, July 14, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StALL, Milwaukee, WI 53204

4 day workshop series highlighting sexuality education for high school and middle school students with disabilities

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, July 14, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Monday, July 18, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

Together We Are Empowered - Peer Support Group for Women of Color with Disabilities

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

12:00 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

504 S. 1st St. Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee, WI 53204

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

Art Workshop 2022

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Tell stories through artistic mediums

Something to Talk About - Peer Mentoring Group for Men with Disabilities

Thursday, July 21, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Monthly on the third Thursday

ZOOM

Open, casual group for talking about anything… Life, relationships, family, mental and physical state Whatever is on your mind!

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, July 21, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Home Management - Grafton

Friday, July 22, 2022

12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Independence First Grafton office in the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center2360 Dakota Drive Suite BGrafton, WI 53024

One-day sessions will provide interactive educational opportunities to learn valuable new home management skills

Gardening Club 2022

Friday, July 22, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekly on Friday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

July Peer Support Mentor Volunteer Training

Monday, July 25, 2022 to Wednesday, July 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Come find out more about becoming a volunteer peer mentor for Independence First! Learn about our mission and philosophy and empowering other people with disabilities!

July Peer Support Mentor Volunteer Training

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 to Wednesday, July 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Come find out more about becoming a volunteer peer mentor for Independence First! Learn about our mission and philosophy and empowering other people with disabilities!

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

Adaptive Phone Equipment Workshop

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

ADAPTIVE PHONE EQUIPMENT - Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) Workshop For Independent Living

July Peer Support Mentor Volunteer Training

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

Come find out more about becoming a volunteer peer mentor for Independence First! Learn about our mission and philosophy and empowering other people with disabilities!

Stress Reduction Tips and Tools 2022

Thursday, July 28, 2022

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Stress Reduction Tips & Tools

Summer Program - If You Cook, They Will Come

Monday, August 1, 2022

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Every 2 weeks on Monday & Wednesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Meal planning, navigating the grocery store, food storage and more!

Take a Hike Club 2022

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

VariesALL, WI

Hiking Club for youth and adults with disabilities

2022 Threshold Support Group

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monthly on the first Wednesday

The Threshold Inc.600 Rolfs Ave West Bend, WI 53090

Open, casual group for talking about anything…life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis and will include an independent living topic!

Gardening Club 2022

Friday, August 5, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekly on Friday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!

Together We Are Empowered - Peer Support Group for Women of Color with Disabilities

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

12:00 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

504 S. 1st St. Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee, WI 53204

Something to Talk About - Peer Mentoring Group for Men with Disabilities

Thursday, August 18, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Monthly on the third Thursday

ZOOM

Open, casual group for talking about anything… Life, relationships, family, mental and physical state Whatever is on your mind!

Home Management - Grafton

Friday, August 19, 2022

12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Independence First Waukesha office in the WCTC Waukesha Campus327 E BroadwayWaukesha, WI 53186

One-day sessions will provide interactive educational opportunities to learn valuable new home management skills

2022 Threshold Support Group

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monthly on the first Wednesday

The Threshold Inc.600 Rolfs Ave West Bend, WI 53090

Open, casual group for talking about anything…life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis and will include an independent living topic!

2022 Adult Asperger Educational Group

Thursday, September 8, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the second Thursday

ZOOMALL

Join us for goal-oriented educational meetings covering topics such as employment, social skills and independent living skills!

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!

Something to Talk About - Peer Mentoring Group for Men with Disabilities

Thursday, September 15, 2022

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Monthly on the third Thursday

ZOOM

Open, casual group for talking about anything… Life, relationships, family, mental and physical state Whatever is on your mind!

Together We Are Empowered - Peer Support Group for Women of Color with Disabilities

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

12:00 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

504 S. 1st St. Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee, WI 53204

September Peer Support Mentor Training

Monday, September 26, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

ZOOMALL

Come find out more about becoming a volunteer peer mentor for Independence First! Learn about our mission and philosophy and empowering other people with disabilities!

September Peer Support Mentor Training

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to Monday, September 26, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

ZOOMALL

Come find out more about becoming a volunteer peer mentor for Independence First! Learn about our mission and philosophy and empowering other people with disabilities!

September Peer Support Mentor Training

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 to Monday, September 26, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

ZOOMALL

Come find out more about becoming a volunteer peer mentor for Independence First! Learn about our mission and philosophy and empowering other people with disabilities!

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!

2022 Empower Lunch

Thursday, November 3, 2022

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Italian Community CenterAddress: 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202Milwaukee, WI 53202

Join us for the 2022 Empower Lunch!

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!

2022 Adult Asperger Educational Group

Thursday, November 10, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the second Thursday

ZOOMALL

Join us for goal-oriented educational meetings covering topics such as employment, social skills and independent living skills!

2022 Adult Asperger Educational Group

Thursday, December 8, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the second Thursday

ZOOMALL

Join us for goal-oriented educational meetings covering topics such as employment, social skills and independent living skills!

Ozaukee County Support Group

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Wednesday

Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Synergy Room2360 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual group for talking about anything… life, relationships, family, struggles (whatever is on your mind). Groups will meet on a monthly basis in-person and will include an independent living topic!