Ready, Set, Cook! is a hands-on cooking course designed to help people with disabilities learn how to cook safely, build confidence in the kitchen, and develop independent living skills.
This is a an in-person cooking program where you will actively prepare food, learn how to use kitchen tools safely, and practice real-life cooking skills in a supportive, supervised environment.
Who Can Join
You may be eligible if you:
- Are 12+ years or age or older
- Have an intellectual or developmental disability
- Are enrolled in CCS, CLTS, IRIS or Family Care
- Private pay is also accepted if you meet disability criteria but are not enrolled in one of these programs.
- Caregivers, parents, and guardians are welcome to attend at no extra cost to support learning and practice at home.
What You’ll Learn
This is a hands-on class– you will be cooking, not just watching!
- Kitchen safety and emergency response
- Safe knife use and kitchen tools
- Food sanitation and cleanliness
- Cooking temperatures and food safety
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking full meals independently
Workshop Costs
Ready, Set, Cook can be paid for with IRIS/Family Care/CLTS funds or private funds.
Ready, Set, Cook is offering 6 different classes that will feature recipes that will be a hit during any holiday gathering, or if you’d like to just enjoy on your own! You have the option to pick one class, or take the whole series. You can pick and choose a class at $75 per class, or you can bundle the whole series for $400.
You will not see an option to submit payment due to the variety of methods people may choose to pay for the course. You will receive an email after registration that will include information about payment to finalize your registration.
Note for Inclusa Participants: MILC is only authorized through Inclusa to provide the full 6 week course instead of individual classes for a total of $450. If your Community Resource Coordinator has any questions, please have them reach out to Eric Riskus at eriskus@milc-inc.org or call/text at 715.957.0238
Get Service CodesScholarship Opportunity!
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have an intellectual or developmental disability
• Must not be enrolled in long-term care or family care programs/waivers
• Must not have the means to pay the course fee out of pocket
• Must be able to arrange transportation to and from classes
2026 Holiday Workshops
- November 9 | Sweet Treats
- November 10 | Let’s make a meal
- November 16 | Holiday Desserts
- November 17 | Holiday Salads
- December 7 | All About Dips
- December 8 | Comfort in the Cold
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Midstate Independent Living Choices
1101 Brilowski Rd STE D, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Register for Holiday WorkshopQuestions?
Interested in attending a future workshop or have questions? Contact eriskus@milc-inc.org to be notified of any upcoming workshops.