Independent Living Resources

Independent Living Resources ILR is committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice and education.

The history of Independent Living is closely tied to the civil rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s. Basic human rights of people with disabilities were not being met- accessible housing, equal access to education & transportation; as well as employment. Today there are over 600 Independent Living (IL) Centers throughout the US that practice the cross disability philosophy: the belief that all

people with disabilities share a common thread that brings them together. Centers are private not-for-profit organizations that are run by and for persons with disabilities.

Today is National AT Awareness Day! Assistive technology is about far more than basic needs; it is the foundation for pa...
04/22/2026

Today is National AT Awareness Day!

Assistive technology is about far more than basic needs; it is the foundation for participation, independence, safety, and dignity. It is the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving. WisTech, Wisconsin’s AT Act Program and ILR support access to assistive technology.

As we work toward a more inclusive future, consider these three questions:
• Personal Tech: Have you explored the built-in accessibility features on your daily devices?
• The Workplace: Does your organization actively prioritize inclusive technology for all employees?
• Community: Are your public events and digital spaces fully accessible to every participant?

Remember: Assistive Technology. Everywhere. Everyone!

04/20/2026

If you or your family are looking for stable housing, Family Supportive Housing is now accepting applications in Black River Falls.

Affordable housing with support for families working toward stability.

You don’t need to have everything figured out — and you do not need income to qualify.

Start with a phone call to go over eligibility — we’ll walk you through it, no pressure.

📞 Amy Littlegeorge – Ext. 18829
📞 Rosella Stanley – Ext. 18873
📞 Supportive Housing – Ext. 18830

04/17/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice 📢

Our office will be closed on Monday, April 20th and Tuesday, April 21st so our staff can attend and support the Peer Recovery Conference. Please feel free to call as needed and leave a voicemail, staff will be returning calls as soon as they can!

This conference is an important opportunity for our team to continue learning, connecting, and strengthening the recovery-focused services we provide to our community.

We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, April 22nd.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

🏅 Relentless Badger Award – Congratulations, Liz Fryseth! 🦡ILR is proud to honor Liz Fryseth with our Relentless Badger ...
03/30/2026

🏅 Relentless Badger Award – Congratulations, Liz Fryseth! 🦡

ILR is proud to honor Liz Fryseth with our Relentless Badger Award, recognizing her unwavering commitment to the Independent Living philosophy and disability advocacy in our region.

After becoming blind, Liz transformed personal experience into powerful action - championing accessible public transit, advocating for service animal rights, and working tirelessly to advance equity and inclusion in La Crosse and beyond. From shaping transit policy to supporting housing stability, Disability Pride events, and serving on multiple boards, Liz truly lives “nothing about us without us.”

Thank you, Liz, for your leadership, persistence, and vision for a more accessible community. You are a ripple that continues to create waves of change. 💙

Last week, ILR staff spent two powerful days in Madison for Independent Living (IL) Days! Day one focused on training an...
03/30/2026

Last week, ILR staff spent two powerful days in Madison for Independent Living (IL) Days!

Day one focused on training and networking, where we connected with Independent Living Centers (ILCs) from across Wisconsin. It was an incredible opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen the statewide network that supports people with disabilities. We were honored to award one of our Board Members with the Relentless Badger Award! That deserves its own post!

On day two, we headed to the Capitol to meet with our legislators and advocate for issues that matter most to our community - including Medicaid, the DVR waitlist, and the importance of fully funding essential services that allow people with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

We’re proud to stand alongside partners from across the state and raise our voices for equity, access, and continued investment in disability services throughout Wisconsin. 💪♿

🎉 FREE Adult Briefs Giveaway! 🎉Independent Living Resources is offering FREE adult briefs, along with other durable medi...
03/20/2026

🎉 FREE Adult Briefs Giveaway! 🎉
Independent Living Resources is offering FREE adult briefs, along with other durable medical equipment at no cost, while supplies last.

📍 Location:
Independent Living Resources
4439 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI
📞 Phone: 608‑787‑1111
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Supplies are limited, so please stop by during business hours if you or someone you support could benefit. Feel free to share this information with others in the community!

03/18/2026

⚠️ Legislative Update: AB 598 ⚠️
Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed AB 598, a bill that allows hospitals to select decision‑makers for incapacitated patients. Patient advocates have raised serious concerns about this legislation and believe it could put patients at risk of exploitation and abuse.

👉 You can see:
How your Assembly member voted: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/votes/assembly/av0284
How your State Senator voted: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/votes/senate/sv0239

The Survival Coalition and the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network have released a joint press statement outlining these concerns:https://www.survivalcoalitionwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SurvivalWAAN_PressRelease_SenatePassesAB598_031726.pdf

🗣 Action Step:
The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk, where he will decide whether to sign or veto it.
If you have concerns about AB 598, you can contact the Governor’s Office:
📞 608‑266‑1212
📧 Email the Governor’s Office: https://wi.accessgov.com/public/Forms/Page/governor/voice-an-opinion/1

Staying informed and speaking up matters—especially when patient rights and protections are at stake.

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4439 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI
54601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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