Independent Living

Short Description
The New Beginnings Club is a weekly social program for adults with disabilities! Join us at Neighborhood House every Friday (starting 2/18/22) from 10 AM-12 PM for food, fun, games, and activities!
Description

Neighborhood House will provide food and fun activities for all participants. The club will be held on our ground floor, so it's easily accessible to all participants. We are hoping to give adults with disabilities a fun place to socially interact, make friends, and enjoy themselves on a weekly basis. This is a free program for all participants.We also hold a monthly social on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 8 pm.

Phone
608-255-5337
Address
29 South Mills Street, Madison, WI
53715
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
18-21 years old, Adults
Funding Sources
Free
Short Description
Options believes and practices the philosophy of an Independent Living Center being a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential nonprofit agency. Each is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provides an array of independent living services.
Description

Options believes and practices the philosophy of an ILC being a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential nonprofit agency. Each is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provides an array of independent living services. An ILC must meet the following criteria:

1. Individual and systems advocacy
2. Peer counseling
3. Information & referral
4. Independent living skills training
5. Transition

Phone
920-490-0500
Address
555 Country Club Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin

54313
Location by County/County(ies) served
Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago
Ages Served
Depends on the program of interest
Listing Title
Short Description
Outdoor Kids OT is expert outdoor occupational therapy to help your child grow more coordinated, confident, & connected to self, others, & nature.
Description

Your child will build motor skills, grow more confident, make friends, and connect with nature in our Outdoor Kids OT group! Children never know it’s therapy…they just think it’s FUN!All groups are led by licensed occupational therapy practitioners who are certified in the ConTiGO (Connection & Transformation in the Great Outdoors) Approach, a science-backed methodology for providing outdoor therapy for children.Our therapy groups are intentionally formed by our therapists based on the children’s needs. Groups consist of 3-5 children who are receiving OT services to address motor skills, attention, social skills, and/or sensory processing.

Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
3-5 years old, Elementary School Age
Funding Sources
Private Pay
Description

This guide provides important information about empowering individuals with disabilities and aging adults to make informed decisions about their life that protect both their rights while ensuring their safety and privacy.

Being able to make choices about your life is crucial for the independence and happiness of all people, including those with disabilities. Decision-making is a skill, and everyone needs practice.Just like all of us, people with disabilities continue to grow and gain experience throughout their lives. Regularly involving young people with disabilities in decision-making results in adults who are able to make informed decisions and direct their own lives.

Click on the website link below to access this resource.

Location by County/County(ies) served
Crawford, Columbia, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk
Ages Served
18-21 years old, Adults
Funding Sources
Free
Listing Title
Description

We are a 9 month program that works with individuals 18 and older that have a documented disability. Our program focuses on the areas of work, finances, transportation, relationships, multicultural awareness, solutions, safety, health, nutrition identity, etiquette, community, transition, and independence. We also go on tours in the community to learn about different jobs and opportunities around Madison.

Phone
608-778-8282
Address
1681 Capital Ave, Madison, WI
53701
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
18-21 years old, Adults
Funding Sources
Private Pay, IRIS