Independence First Disability Community Programs
Independence First
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Milwaukee County County
Source checked
May 31, 2026
Milwaukee-Madison
Strong listing detail
Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Quick answer
Independence First Disability Community Programs has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Independence First gives Milwaukee-area families and disabled people a broad independent-living resource hub for youth transition, peer support, classes, access questions, assistive technology, and community programs.
Independence First is Metro Milwaukee's Center for Independent Living, serving people with disabilities and families through advocacy, peer support, independent living skills, transition, access, and community resources.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 414-291-7520
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- People with disabilities across the lifespan, including youth transitioning to adulthood and adults
- Season
- Year-round services, classes, groups, and programs
- Cost
- Class costs, program eligibility, intake steps, funding, accessibility support, and schedules vary. Families should contact Independence First for the right service path.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Families should call or use the site to identify the correct service area before assuming a specific class or group is currently open.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Independent living classes, peer support, and community programs
Youth transition, peer support, classes, access questions, assistive technology, community programs, intake steps, schedule, and family resource routing.
- Ages
- People with disabilities across the lifespan, including youth transitioning to adulthood and adults
- Season
- Year-round services, classes, groups, and programs
- Schedule
- Programs and classes vary by calendar. Families should check current events or contact staff for youth transition, peer support, or access questions.
- Cost
- Class costs, program eligibility, intake steps, funding, accessibility support, and schedules vary. Families should contact Independence First for the right service path.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 31, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Independence First's official pages describe Metro Milwaukee disability resources, people with physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and chronic conditions, core services, youth transitioning to adulthood, group programs, classes, peer support, community integration, and independent living services including recreation-related programs.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Independent living classes, peer support, and community programs
Independence First's official pages describe Metro Milwaukee disability resources, people with physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and chronic conditions, core services, youth transitioning to adulthood, group programs, classes, peer support, community integration, and independent living services including recreation-related programs.
Details found
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The sources name people with physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and chronic conditions, youth transitioning to adulthood, peer support, independent living, community integration, group programs, classes, guidance, support, advocacy, assistive technology, and recreation-related programming.
Access notes to confirm: This listing is included because public information connects Independence First to adaptive recreation, disability inclusion, sensory support, accessible recreation, or family support. Families should still confirm current dates, age fit, support model, accessibility, cost, registration steps, location details, and whether the program matches their specific needs before attending.
What we checked
What we found: Independence First's official pages describe Metro Milwaukee disability resources, people with physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and chronic conditions, core services, youth transitioning to adulthood, group programs, classes, peer support, community integration, and independent living services including recreation-related programs.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteIndependence First Independent Living Services
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Provider websiteIndependence First About
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Independence First Disability Community Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Independence First?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.