Lifeworks is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 by parents of children with disabilities. Our mission is to be the partner of choice in advancing disability inclusion. We envision a world where disability inclusion is the standard.
Through In-Home Services, Community-Based Services, Disability Inclusion Training and Consulting, and Resource Navigation Lifeworks partners with more than 4,000 people across Minnesota.
A leader in the independent living movement for people with disabilities, IndependenceFirst is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. IndependenceFirst advocates for the rights of and access for people with disabilities. Over 50% of its office staff, management and Board have disabilities themselves. IndependenceFirst provides direct services to people with disabilities in the Milwaukee region and a few statewide services. The organization has a large local, regional, statewide and national advocacy role.
IndependenceFirst has a vision for full inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of the community.
IndependenceFirst offers direct services for people with disabilities throughout the lifespan, with all types of disabilities. In depth services are provided to thousands of people with disabilities each year. Additional educational programs are provided to thousands more each year. IndependenceFirst is the FIRST call people with disabilities and community members make when they have questions about disabilities, benefits, services throughout the community and accessibility issues--over 5000 Information & Referral calls each year. Main office is in Milwaukee, WI at 540 S. 1st St. with satellite offices in Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties.
Social media: @Independence1st, www.facebook.com/IndependenceFirst, youtube.com/Independence1st
Governed and staffed by people with disabilities, Access Living promotes the inclusion, empowerment and independence of the disability community. Through our work in housing, education, civil rights, health care reform and economic development, Access Living opens up opportunities and neutralizes the barriers to disabled independence.