Events

Brown Bag Lunch Series - Overview of HUD Housing Voucher Programs

Thursday, November 21, 2024

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Join us in person at Independence First for our Brown Bag Lunch workshop on “An Overview of HUD Housing Voucher Programs”

Mindfulness and Self-Care 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Weekly on Thursday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Fun and interactive workshop to learn ways to calm your mind and take care of yourself.

Peer Support Group - Grafton

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First - Grafton office2360 Dakota Dr.Grafton, WI 53024

Open, casual peer support group for people with disabilities to talk about anything…life, relationships, family, struggles, or successes.

Holiday Cookie Baking Class - 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Cookie season is back at Independence First! Come join us to choose and bake cookie recipes each week. Participants will practice reading recipes, measuring skills, and working alongside peers in the kitchen.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Game Night - Ozaukee

Monday, December 2, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Monthly on the first Monday

Independence First Ozaukee OfficeOzaukee Nonprofit Center-Collaborate Conference Room 2360 Dakota Dr,Grafton, WI 53024

Join us for a fun night of games and conversation! We will have a variety of games, but feel free to bring your own to share with the group

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Holiday Cookie Baking Class - 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Cookie season is back at Independence First! Come join us to choose and bake cookie recipes each week. Participants will practice reading recipes, measuring skills, and working alongside peers in the kitchen.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

Holiday Cookie Baking Class - 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Cookie season is back at Independence First! Come join us to choose and bake cookie recipes each week. Participants will practice reading recipes, measuring skills, and working alongside peers in the kitchen.

Food Distribution for Seniors

Friday, December 13, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Monthly on the second Friday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Independence First and Hunger Task Force have teamed up to support lower income seniors (60+) with free food each month

Holiday Cookie Baking Class - 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Weekly on Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Cookie season is back at Independence First! Come join us to choose and bake cookie recipes each week. Participants will practice reading recipes, measuring skills, and working alongside peers in the kitchen.

Board Game Night - Milwaukee

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the third Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Join us for a fun night of games, snacks, conversation, friendship building and peer support

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Board Game Night - Milwaukee

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the third Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Join us for a fun night of games, snacks, conversation, friendship building and peer support

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

Board Game Night - Milwaukee

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the third Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Join us for a fun night of games, snacks, conversation, friendship building and peer support

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

Board Game Night - Milwaukee

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the third Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Join us for a fun night of games, snacks, conversation, friendship building and peer support

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

Board Game Night - Milwaukee

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monthly on the third Tuesday

Independence First540 S. 1st St.Milwaukee, WI 53204

Join us for a fun night of games, snacks, conversation, friendship building and peer support

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOM or in-person at Independence First540 S. 1st StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204

The mission of the Transportation Consumer Advocacy Team is to expand and sustain the accessibility, access, and quality of the public transportation system for people with disabilities through consumer input.

Support Group for Professionals on the Autism Spectrum 2024

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

6:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

ZOOMALL, WI

Meet with other professionals on the spectrum to discuss a variety of workplace issues.

Accessible Housing Advocacy Team

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Monthly on the first Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The new Accessible Housing Advocacy Team advocates for accessible housing education, advocacy skill building, and making positive changes in local housing.

Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Monthly on the second Tuesday

ZOOMALL, WI

The Long Term Healthcare Consumer Advocacy Team provides opportunities for education and advocacy relating to how one can change the system and improve long-term care services on state and federal levels.

ADA Consumer Advocacy Team

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Monthly on the third Wednesday

Independence First or ZOOM540 S. 1st StMilwaukee, WI 53204

The Independence First ADA Consumer Advocacy Team is committed to improving the accessibility of business, government entities, and services for people with disabilities in the Metro Milwaukee area by promoting compliance to the American with Disabilities Act, and other disability rights laws through education, advocacy, and community outreach.