Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.

03/15/2026

The MILC office will be closed tomorrow March 16th due to weather. MILC staff will be working remotely and can be reached by phone/email. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday. Stay safe out there everyone!

03/14/2026

We’re having so much fun at South Wood County Recreation Center for MILC’s 5th annual Adapted Ice Skating Event!

03/13/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists & Crafters with Disabilities!

Are you a creator, maker, baker, or small business owner with a disability? We’d love to have you at the Disability Proud Festival 2026 on August 1st!

This event celebrates the talents, businesses, and accomplishments of people with disabilities in our community. We’re currently looking for vendors who create and sell:

✔️ Baked goods & treats
✔️ Fashion & accessories
✔️ Arts & crafts
✔️ Other unique creations or experiences- we’re open to your ideas!

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Lake Pacawa Park – Plover, WI

For more information, reach out to Evelyn Buckles at 715-544-1994 or ebuckles@milc-inc.org!

Register now! https://forms.gle/ztCc7CQB8opXeZ6F9

Please share with artists, makers, and entrepreneurs with disabilities who may be interested in participating!

03/13/2026

The disability rights movement didn’t start yesterday — and the work continues today.

The rights many people benefit from today didn’t happen by accident.
They came from years of advocacy, organizing, and people with disabilities demanding to be seen, heard, and included.

Access to buildings.
Equal opportunity.
The right to live in the community.
The right to participate fully in society.

These changes happened because people spoke up, worked together, and refused to accept barriers as “just the way things are.”

The work isn’t finished.

At Options, advocacy continues every day — supporting individuals, educating communities, and working to remove barriers so everyone can live with choice, dignity, and independence.

Because disability rights are human rights. 💙

03/12/2026

There was a time when many people with developmental disabilities were hidden, segregated, or excluded from community life.

History matters.

Not for nostalgia — for understanding.

03/12/2026

👔 New Resource at MILC: Career Closet 👗

Looking for professional clothing for a job interview, new job, or workplace setting? Our Career Closet is here to help!

The Career Closet is a free resource available to anyone in our community who needs professional or work-ready clothing. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, starting a new job, or simply need appropriate work attire, we invite you to stop by and take what you need.

How it works:
✔ Open to the public during regular MILC office hours
✔ No appointment or referral needed- just walk in and let our staff know you’re there for the Career Closet
✔ Clothing available for individuals 16+, with both men’s and women’s professional styles
✔ You can take several items at a time (generally up to about 10 pieces) and return later if you need more

This resource is designed to help remove barriers to employment and support individuals in feeling confident and prepared for the workplace.

📍 Stop by MILC during our regular office hours to access the Career Closet.

Note: We are not accepting clothing donations at this time as our space is currently full. We will share updates when donations are needed again.

03/12/2026

Did you know Wisconsin has eight Independent Living Centers — each serving a unique region, but all working toward the same mission?

Together, we ensure that every county in Wisconsin has access to:
▪ disability resources
▪ independent living skills
▪ advocacy
▪ transition assistance
▪ peer support
▪ and more!

Every center plays a critical role in supporting people with disabilities in their region, and we’re grateful for their partnership.

If you’re not sure which ILC serves your county, reach out — we’ll help you connect to the right place.

Options for Independent Living
Compass IL
Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.
Access to Independence
indiGO Wisconsin
Independence First - The Resource for People with Disabilities
Society's Assets
Independent Living Resources

03/11/2026

📣 Adapted Ice Skating Event Location Update

Due to an unexpected accessibility issue, our 5th Annual Adapted Ice Skating Event has a new location for this Saturday's Event!

Unfortunatley, The lift at K.B. Willett Ice Arena that assists with ice access is temporarily unavailable. Their team has been working hard to repair it, but the needed part is on backorder and will not arrive before the event.

BUT GOOD NEWS- Thanks to quick collaboration, the event will now take place at South Wood County Recreation Center in Wisconsin Rapids!

🗓 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

All the same fun will still be available:
⛸️ Skate rentals
🏒 Sled hockey sleds
♿ Walkers and wheelchairs
💙 Volunteers ready to assist on the ice

A huge thank you to South Wood County Recreation Center for stepping in and helping us move the event on such short notice. Your support helps make inclusive recreation possible for our community!

We also want to sincerely thank K.B. Willett Ice Arena for their flexibility and for working with us throughout this process. We appreciate their partnership and willingness to host our event!

We’re excited to still bring this fun, inclusive skating experience to the community and look forward to seeing everyone in Wisconsin Rapids! ⛸️

03/07/2026

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03/07/2026

Calvin, one of our youth advocates who’s exploring a career in independent living, spent his weekend volunteering at Evercon to help educate gamers about adaptive gaming! 🎮

Here he is helping another young man learn about the Byowave Proteus 2 Modular Controller, a customizable controller that can be assembled in different ways to meet a gamer’s unique needs. For example, the joystick can be placed at the bottom so the table can help support movement and camera control.

While at the convention, Calvin has also been sharing what Independent Living Centers do and how people with disabilities can connect with MILC for support and services.

We’re proud to see youth leaders like Calvin helping make gaming, and our communities, more inclusive! ♿🎮