Art without barriers. 💙🎨 At Independence First, our walls showcase artists with disabilities and the beauty of inclusion in every brushstroke. #DisabilityArt #AccessibilityMatters #IndependenceFirst #Milwaukee #ArtForAll

Fiver the Labubu’s rolling through the Independence First office to show off our five core services! 💙♿️ Because independence, inclusion, and choice belong to everyone. #DisabilityInclusion #IndependentLiving #Milwaukee #Accessibility #IndependenceFirst

Meet Connie & Bob Abing, parents and lifelong caregivers to their son Jacob, who lives with Down Syndrome, Autism, and the lasting effects of childhood cancer. Their love and resilience is something special. 🎥 Watch their story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TaP...

Disability is part of the human experience and accessibility benefits everyone. 💙 At Independence First, we have countless examples of assistive technology to help people with disabilities live more independently and confidently. Learn more: independencefirst.org

Big thanks to @cbs58.bsky.social for visiting Independence First today and spotlighting accessibility in action! 💙 Watch the story here: cbs58.com/news/interna... #IDPD #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibilityForAll

Allow us to be the First to wish a Happy December First from all of us at Independence First! ❄️ Wishing you a joyful start to the month.

Today we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance and the lives lost to anti-trans violence. Our Youth Services Coordinator Logan Edmonds (they/them) led staff education this week and created a public showcase on trans rights 🏳️‍⚧️💙#TransDayOfRemembrance #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Cooking up independence! 👩‍🍳💙 Since October, our Youth Leadership Coordinator Yer has been meeting 1:1 with Emmalee, who set a goal to build her cooking skills. Today she made gluten-free chicken enchiladas and did almost all the cooking herself! Proud of her progress and confidence. 🙌

🌲 Happy #NationalTakeAHikeDay! At Independence First, we believe fresh air and nature are for everyone. Discover how to get outside on four of Wisconsin’s most wheelchair-accessible trails thanks to Travel Wisconsin. It makes for an inclusive adventure! ➡️ www.travelwisconsin.com/article/trai...

Today we served 69 seniors at our monthly Food Distribution with Hunger Task Force ! ❤️ Huge thanks to the volunteers from Capital First Trust Company for helping deliver food boxes right to each car. Grateful for strong community partnerships during the holiday season.💙

🏡 November is National Care at Home Month! We’re celebrating the caregivers, personal care workers, and consumers who make independent living at home possible. Everyone deserves the choice to live where they feel safe and supported. 💙 Learn more: IndependenceFirst.org

💸 Ladies, ready to take charge of your finances? Join Independence First & Summit Credit Union for a FREE Women’s Financial Education Workshop on Dec 11 at 4 PM Learn to budget, build credit, and earn $50 just for attending! Details and how to sign up here -> independencefirst.org/money

Have you ever felt left behind because of a disability? You’re not alone — and you shouldn’t have to be. Tell us about a time accessibility made a difference… or when it was missing.

Independence First is hiring! Join our award-winning team. We are seeking a full-time, salaried Controller. For application and more information, visit: atsod.com/j/s.cfm/18G5

It's almost Youth Leadership Summit time! If someone you know is a high-school student with a disability, join us for a week of fun & advocacy! The program runs 6/23- 6/27 from 10AM-4PM at the Independence First main office. Lunch provided! To register: www.independencefirst.org/Events/Youth...

This week we are happy to be hosting five Governor-appointed disability councils and committees. Thank you to Lieutenant Governor @lgsararodriguez.bsky.social for supporting people with disabilities!

We recently had a conversation with CW18 Milwaukee's program, Connect MKE. Watch the video to learn more about our resources for people with disabilities in Milwaukee: youtu.be/4y9taQPZGEA?... #disabilityrights #milwaukee

Take action against cuts to #Medicaid! Share your story on March 27th from 1-3PM. Let lawmakers, officials & the public know how you feel! This event will be held at Independence First, 540 S. 1st St. in Milwaukee. #SAVEMEDICAID! For details and to RSVP to speak visit: bit.ly/3Fn13r4