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- EIN 39-1343425
- 414-291-7520
- 540 S. 1st St. Milwaukee WI 53204 USA
- http://www.independencefirst.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Civil Rights, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Human Services
Mission: Independence First is a non-profit agency directed by and for the benefit of persons with disabilities. We primarily serve the four county service area including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee counties. Our vision is for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of our community. With over 40 programs to benefit independent living and access for people with disabilities, we serve thousands annually through information and referral, answering nearly 5,000 information and referral calls each year. We serve people with all kinds of disabilities in all age groups. Over 51% of our staff, managers, and Board have disabilities themselves.
Target demographics: People with disabilities of all kinds, in all age groups. Family members or other service providers who are interested in independent living for people with disabilities. Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties primarily, but some statewide programs.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 5,127 Individuals served and an additional 8,207 impacted though staff community activities.
Geographic areas served: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties primarily, some statewide programs
Programs: Advocacy - individual and Systemic, Assistive Technology Consultation, Independent Living Skills training for youth and adults, Benefits & Employment Counseling, Peer Support, Information & Referral, Accessibility Consultation, Counseling & Services for Victims of Abuse who have disabilities, Personal Assistance Services, Attendant Referral, Adaptive Recreation for Youth and Adults, Youth Leadership Training and Skill Building, and MUCH MORE!