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
Company Details
- Employees
- 211
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 540 S. 1st St., Milwaukee,wi 53204,united States
- Phone
- +1-414-291-7520
- in****@****rst.org
- Industry
- Individual And Family Services
- NAICS
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Individual and Family ServicesChild and Youth ServicesOther Individual and Family Services
- Website
- independencefirst.org
- Keywords
- advocacy, disability, information/referral, aging_in_place, universal_design, disability_rights, independent_living, computer_recycling, assistive_technology, ADA, personal_care_services, long_term_care, accessibility.
- HQ
- Milwaukee, WI
Independence First Questions
Independence First's helpline number is +1-414-291-7520
Independence First's website is independencefirst.org
Independence First's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/independencefirst
Independence First has
211 employees.
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employees at Independence First.
Independence First's industry is
Individual and Family Services
Independence First's top competitors are
Energizer Holdings,
Capital First Trust Company,
Community Care Inc,
Hunger Task Force,
The Ability Center,
Vannadium,
Centers For Independence,
Primerica,
The Blue Lotus Center,
Collaboratory.
Independence First's support email address is info@independencefirst.org
Independence First's categories are Individual and Family Services
Independence First's founding year is 1979
