News
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IF Volunteer Fred Knueppel is Milwaukee Brewers April "Hometown Hero" for his work for us! <For more>
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In April, IndependenceFirst's new offices took 2nd place in The Business Journal's Real Estate Awards for "Best Renovation - Office".
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IndependenceFirst won the 2009 MANDI Awards in the State Farm Building Blocks Award large projects category. The winner was announced on March 19 at an awards dinner.
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Think Before You Build or Remodel! IndependenceFirst has "Aging In Place / Universal Design" checklists to help your home building / remodeling planning. Email for a hard copy or view it here!
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IndependenceFirst's Computer Recycling Program needs computer donations!
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On December 19th, IndependenceFirst received an early Holiday gift for its Youth Programs and we are SO Grateful! As a "Miracle on Canal Street" Charity, IndependenceFirst received $54,888 at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino "Miracle on Canal Street" Bingo Bash!
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POWER LUNCH 2009 Welcomes Amy Roloff from TLC's
"Little People, Big World"
On Tuesday, June 16th, IndependenceFirst's 8th annual POWER LUNCH was held at the Midwest Airlines Center. Amy Roloff from TLC's reality series "Little People, Big World" was the keynote speaker this year. Mrs. Roloff shared her successes and challenges as a little person who has overcome obstacles and perceptions in the workplace and community. IndependenceFirst POWER LUNCH highlighted the untapped potential of people with disabilities as a workforce, marketforce and group that contributes to the diversity of our community. It was one of the largest lunch events of the year so don't miss next years! Call 414-291-7520 or email POWERLUNCH@independencefirst.org
Welcome to IndependenceFirst
Since 1979, IndependenceFirst is your FIRST resource on access and independent living for people with disabilities primarily serving four-county Metro Milwaukee.
Over 51% of IndependenceFirst's onsite staff, managers and Board have disabilities! With our vision for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of the community, IndependenceFirst is truly consumer-controlled and "walking the talk."
IndependenceFirst provides many services for the community, businesses, people with disabilities and their families. So, bookmark this, link it and check back to stay up to date on IndependenceFirst activities!
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Spotlight
Our Book on Caregiving
A Celebration of Caregiving: Portraits & Stories is the our IndependenceFirst book that features 41 inspiring vignettes about the relationships between caregivers and the people they assist, accompanied by striking B/W and color photographs
which illustrate those relationships. It showcases the contributions of caregivers so that the value of the work they perform will be better understood and appreciated by all. For more about the book, please visit www.caregivingbook.org
Classes & Events
- 7/3/2009 6-7pm Sentry SportZone Wheelchair Sports Demo at Summerfest
- 7/2/2009 6-7pm Sentry SportZone Wheelchair Sports Demo at Summerfest
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