Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.

04/07/2026

Your Voice Matters. Help Us Improve Our Community.

Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC) is looking to better understand the real-life experiences of people living with spinal cord injuries across central and northern Wisconsin- and we need your input.

Whether you are living with a spinal cord injury, supporting someone who is, or working in the field, your perspective can help shape more accessible, inclusive opportunities in our communities.

📝 Take our Spinal Cord Injury Community Survey
⏱️ Takes about 10–15 minutes
📍 Open to individuals connected to: Adams, Forest, Florence, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Taylor, Vilas, and Wood counties

Your responses will directly inform how we improve programs, expand social opportunities, and advocate for meaningful change! Responses are confidential and used only to strengthen services and outreach.

📞 Prefer to complete the survey by phone? Call 715.344.4210 and we’ll be happy to assist you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMyJ3GU_bqffcRtHG7N3lCkFKX2nHkdpDdlwQEIb4AFF2QoQ/viewform

Together, we can build a more connected, inclusive community. 💙

Thank you for being here. Your voice matters. Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC) is working to better understand the real-life experiences, challenges, and gaps in social opportunities and services for people living with spinal cord injuries across central and northern Wisconsin. Whether you...

04/06/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Local kitchens are about to get an upgrade 👩‍🍳✨

This summer, we’re turning “I can’t cook” into “I made this!”

Join us for Ready, Set, Cook!, a fun 6-week cooking series where participants learn:
✔️ How to safely use kitchen tools
✔️ How to make real meals
✔️ How to build independence (and maybe impress family 😉)

Choose your session:
🗓 Tuesdays OR Thursdays
🕙 Morning (10–11:30 AM)
🕐 Afternoon (1–2:30 PM)
📍 SPASH Life Skills Center

⚠️ Warning: Side effects may include confidence, independence, and delicious food.

👉 Sign up now before spots fill up! https://milc-inc.org/ready-set-cook-2/

04/06/2026

TOMORROW, you will have the opportunity to VOTE.

You can see exactly what will be on your ballot. https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot

04/06/2026

Need something to wear to your next opportunity? We’ve got you covered.

Midstate Independent Living Choices is proud to introduce our Career Closet - a free resource for anyone in our community who needs professional or interview-ready clothing.

Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, starting a new position, or just need a confidence boost with the right outfit, you’re welcome here.

✨ No appointment needed
✨ Open during regular office hours
✨ Clothing for ages 16+ (men’s & women’s styles available)
✨ Take what you need and come back anytime

Just stop in and let our staff know you’re here for the Career Closet - it’s that simple.

Because everyone deserves to feel confident walking into their next opportunity. Visit us at Midstate Independent Living Choices

Note: We are not accepting clothing donations at this time due to limited space. We’ll share updates when that changes!

04/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE for MILC's 2026 Disability Proud Festival

Join us in celebrating Inclusion, Community, and Independence

Belonging matters- and everyone deserves to experience it.
That’s the heart behind Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC)’s Disability Proud Festival- a day focused on connection, celebration, and community. Inspired by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Disability Pride movement, the festival highlights disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity- while empowering people toward independence!

This isn’t just an event- it’s a space where people can connect, try new experiences, access resources, and celebrate who they are.

From live entertainment and accessible activities to resource booths and community connections, everything is designed with inclusion at its core!

But events like this don’t happen without support- and that’s where you come in.

Here’s how you can get involved:

💙 Donate to help make the festival free and accessible for all!
https://givebutter.com/disability-proud-festival-2026-0xnnct

🙌 Volunteer and be part of the experience!
https://signup.com/go/GgbCfcp

🎪 Host an activity!
https://forms.gle/jBXqxGxyWCc82zLj9

🎪 Host a resource booth!
https://forms.gle/EmZDcg8xd7MmphZc7

🛍️ Become a vendor and share your talent!
https://forms.gle/cMDbzz5XmRWMwYXX9

Your support helps create a community where everyone belongs!

04/02/2026

During IL (Independent Living) Days this year, we were joined by two authors Jim Wahner (front left) and Jean Logan (Front right).

They attended IL Days to highlight their year's long effort to complete their book, "Wheelchair Commandos and Legislative Lions: How Wisconsin Led the Fight for Disability Rights in 20th-Century America"

This memoir uncovers the largely unwritten 20th-century history of Wisconsin’s organized movement to secure the rights of people with physical disabilities.

As a result, Wisconsin emerged as a national leader in advancing community-based, independence-promoting, rights-based systemic and sustainable reform.

We wanted to extend a big thank you for coming out to this event!

You can learn more about the history of IL in Wisconsin and about the pioneers of disabilities rights in our state by purchasing a copy of their book: https://henschelhausbooks.com/product/wheelchair-commandos-and-legislative-lions/

HenschelHAUS Publishing Inc.

04/02/2026

Earlier this week, our team had a great time at Holy Spirit Parish sharing about assistive technology and Independent Living philosophy!

Participants got hands-on experience trying out the Xbox Adaptive Controller and Logitech Adaptive Gaming Kit- and we all learned so much along the way. 🎮

Moments like these remind us how powerful access and inclusion can be!

If you have questions about assistive technology or could benefit from equipment or support, we’re here to help- reach out to MILC anytime!

04/02/2026

Providing care for someone else has its ups and downs. To help, Lakeland Care is working with Pyx Health to give caregivers access to a free support program built with your needs in mind.

It’s easy to get started; enroll through the app, online, or by phone.
Visit www.pyxhealth.com/store-download to sign up.

04/01/2026

The MILC office will be closed tomorrow Thursday, April 2nd! Our staff will be working remotely and will be reachable by phone or email. We will open with normal hours on Friday. Thank you!

04/01/2026

🚐 We’re launching something important.

MILC staff travel thousands of miles each year to deliver ramps, assistive technology, and in-home services to people across Central and Northern Wisconsin.

Now, we need your help.

We’re raising money to replace an aging service vehicle through our campaign:
Delivering Independence, Mile by Mile

💙 Help us keep independence moving: https://givebutter.com/delivering-independence-mile-by-mile-cxlwqn

04/01/2026

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As we move into spring, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible community that makes our work possible. From advocacy and events to life-changing services, your support continues to drive independence across Central and Northern Wisconsin.