Events

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Walk/Roll and Chat

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Atkinson Library Community Room1960 W. Atkinson Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53209

Join MilWALKee Walks, Alderwoman Pratt, Independence First, the City of Milwaukee, and more to discuss pedestrian safety!

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Spring Game Night - Ozaukee

Monday, May 5, 2025

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monthly on the first Monday

Independence First’s Ozaukee Office2360 Dakota DrGrafton, WI 53024

Join us for a fun night of games and conversation! We will have a variety of video and board games to choose from, or bring your own to share!

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Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Sisters throw autumn leaves in the air. One sibling is using a wheelchair

Sibs Strong Peer Support Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Monthly on the first Wednesday

Independence First - Main Office540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Sibs Strong is a support group for ages 8-17 that aims to provide a friendly and safe space for siblings of people with disabilities. Here, they can meet others in similar situations, share their stories, and build lasting friendships. Through open conversations and fun activities, participants will also feel more confident in speaking up for their own needs and those of their families.

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Peer Support Group 2025 - Grafton

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

Independence First - Grafton Office2360 Dakota Dr.Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual peer support group for people with disabilities to talk about anything…life, relationships, family, struggles, or successes. Come prepared to learn about an independent living topic!

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Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

Food Distribution for Seniors

Friday, May 16, 2025

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the third Friday

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

Independence First and Hunger Task Force have teamed up to support lower income seniors (60+) with free food each month

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Spring Game Night - Waukesha

Monday, May 19, 2025

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monthly on the third Monday

Independence First - Waukesha Office2607 N. Grandview BlvdWaukesha, WI 53188

Join us for a fun night of games and conversation! We will have a variety of video and board games to choose from, or bring your own to share!

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ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

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Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMMilwaukee, WI

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

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Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st St.ALL, WI 53204

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

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e-Gaming Night

Thursday, May 29, 2025

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the last Thursday

Independence First - Main Office540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

E-gaming night for people with disabilities. Join us for video games and great conversations! We will have a variety of video games to choose from, or bring your own to share!

Parent Support Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monthly on the last Thursday

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

Are you the parent of a child or an adult with a disability? Are you looking for a space to talk about your concerns, hopes and dreams for their futures? Please join our group of parents who are supportive, kind and understanding.