Header image by Dylan Gillis on Unslpash Wisconsin Independent Living Network: The State Plan Tyler Wilcox | ILCW Program Coordinator ILCW is Wisconsin’s State Council on Independent Living. ILCW members are from everywhere in Wisconsin. Most members have disabilities, and are caregivers, family members, and/or advocates for persons with disabilities. ILCW’s main job is making...Read More
Assistive technology review: the Amazon Echo Show Alex Lena | Independent Living Consultant Most individuals strive to be as independent as possible. This is true for individuals both with and without disabilities. However, it can be difficult for those caring for an individual with a disability to allow them to be as independent as possible...Read More
Karalyn Peterson | Resource Coordinator Since January 1, 2019, individuals have been able to have it in their Wisconsin driver’s license, identification (ID) card and/or vehicle registration record that they have an invisible disability, meaning that your disability may not be immediately apparent to another person. Individuals can simply fill out a form, linked below,...Read More
Behind the scenes: accessibility at the polls Madison Matijevich | Independent Living Consultant Was the polling place inaccessible for you when you went to vote on February 21st? Did you request assistance and not have your accessibility needs met? Midstate Independent Living Choices works with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to conduct polling site accessibility...Read More
Stevens Point, WI – Midstate Independent Living Choices with the collaboration of UW Stevens Point Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic presents a FREE hearing screen in Wisconsin Dells. This event will take place at the Kalahari Resort (Desert Rose Room) in Wisconsin Dells, WI on August 5th from 9am to 5pm and August 6th from...Read More
The Annual Harvest Picnic is all inclusive and accessible event for Individuals with special needs. Pig Roast LunchLive MusicLive Animals/Petting ZooCraft Activity with Plover Clovers 4HWheelchair Accessible HayridesPlenty of Food, Fellowship and Fun! When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022*Time: 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pmWhere: The Trzebiatowski Farm; 6131 Hwy 54 Plover WI 54467 *Event may be...Read More
Check out our latest and greatest newsletter. We encourage you to read, call with questions and pass on to anyone who is interested. And, of course, join us at one or ALL of our events! See the attached newsletter for more information!Read More
