Events

A colorful assortment of sensory fidget toys, including rainbow pop-it boards, flexible textured tub

Make Your Own Fidgets

Monday, April 6, 2026

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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

Create your own sensory fidgets in this fun, hands-on workshop designed to support focus, regulation, and creativity. Participants will have access to supplies and step-by-step instructions to make more than 10 different types of fidgets.

A close-up view of a wheelchair. A hand is gripping the larger wheel from above.

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

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

A weekly support group for people with spinal cord injuries and their loved ones. Connect with peers, share experiences, and learn practical strategies for healing, recovery, and accessing resources. In-person and virtual options are available.

A smiling young graduate wearing a cap and gown sits in a manual wheelchair against a blue backgroun

Pathways to College Lunch and Learn - Grafton

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Independence First - Grafton2360 Dakota Dr., Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI

Join Independence First for a Lunch and Learn focused on helping individuals with disabilities prepare for college, including choosing a school, applying, and building skills for success. This interactive session offers a supportive space to ask questions and feel confident about your next steps toward higher education.

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Gaming for All Abilities

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday

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

Join us for E-Gaming, an inclusive gaming group featuring video game systems equipped with adaptive controllers designed for people with dexterity and mobility disabilities. This weekly gathering offers a fun, social environment to connect with others and enjoy friendly competition at Independence First’s Milwaukee office.

Art supplies spread across a wooden table, including paint tubes, brushes, colored pencils, scissors

Art By Any Means Necessary Workshop

Monday, April 13, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Weekly on Monday

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

Art By Any Means Necessary is an expressive workshop where participants can explore their feelings through creative outlets such as poetry, painting, drawing, and other forms of art. Participants choose the medium that best connects them to their inner self, with supplies provided and support available in a welcoming group setting.

Three young adults with disabilities laugh and talk together outdoors at a park. One person sits in

Ozaukee County Disability Support Group

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

Independence First - Grafton2360 Dakota Dr. Grafton, WI 53024Grafton, WI

Ozaukee County Support Group is an open, peer-led discussion group for people with disabilities to talk about life, relationships, family, and everyday challenges in a supportive, welcoming space. The group meets monthly in person and includes an independent living topic at each meeting.

A woman stands in her living room using a cane for support. Behind her is a couch and shelving with

Community Living Advocacy Team Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

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

This team focuses on advocating for the supports and services people with disabilities need to live independently in their own homes. Members work together to address issues related to long-term care programs, housing, and community resources that help people avoid institutionalization and live fully in the community.