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Independence First
The FIRST Resource For People With Disabilities
About Independence First
A leader in the independent living movement for people with disabilities, IndependenceFirst is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. IndependenceFirst advocates for the rights of and access for people with disabilities. Over 50% of its office staff, management and Board have disabilities themselves. IndependenceFirst provides direct services to people with disabilities in the Milwaukee region and a few statewide services. The organization has a large local, regional, statewide and national advocacy role. IndependenceFirst has a vision for full inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of the community. IndependenceFirst offers direct services for people with disabilities throughout the lifespan, with all types of disabilities. In depth services are provided to thousands of people with disabilities each year. Additional educational programs are provided to thousands more each year. IndependenceFirst is the FIRST call people with disabilities and community members make when they have questions about disabilities, benefits, services throughout the community and accessibility issues--over 5000 Information & Referral calls each year. Main office is in Milwaukee, WI at 540 S. 1st St. with satellite offices in Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties. Social media: @Independence1st, www.facebook.com/IndependenceFirst, youtube.com/Independence1st
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Signals from Independence First
6 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Independence First recognized PNC Bank as a Blooming Lilac Sponsor for the 2026 Empower Gala at Boerner Botanical Gardens in October 2026.
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Presence & Recognition
Independence First Blind Archery team traveled to Waukesha to compete at the Wisconsin Highland Games.
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People
Independence First Independent Living Coordinator Andi Minster demonstrated adaptive tools and accessible features in the kitchen during the final summer session of the Anyone Can Cook workshop.
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Products & Services
Independence First provided an adapted Power Wheels Jeep for a 2.5-year-old child named Miller with cerebral palsy, modified to allow him to press a large green button while his dad steers with a remote control.
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Presence & Recognition
Independence First recognized Midwest Institutional Trust Company as a Blooming Lilac-Plus Sponsor for the 2026 Empower Gala at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
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Customers & Market
Independence First supports the Alternatives in Mobility program at UWM through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Wistech Assistive Technology program, with Adolfo Espejo using a power wheelchair at Independence First's Engineering Bay to have his wheelchair armrests adjusted.
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