By: Jenesis Lindbo – Independent Living Specialist at CILWWGiven our current circumstances, we aren’t able to visit our family members. However, we do have the ability to see and speak to family members utilizing technology. With smart phones, tablets, computers,...
You may be wondering if you or a family member’s benefits can be effected by the stimulus check issued by the government for COVID-19? According to the SSA website, “Please note that we will not consider economic impact payments as income for SSI recipients, and the...
This is a special election to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Representative Duffy. The candidates are Tom Tiffany (Republican) and Tricia Zunker (Democrat). Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District includes Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Clark,...
At the Center for Independent Living Western Wisconsin we know that things are tough with the current situation going on with COVID-19. This virus has likely brought new changes to your lives that include: altering daily routines, financial pressures, social...
With the Governor’s order to stay at home and all non-essential businesses to close, CILWW will be closing our offices to the public. The Department of Human Services has indicated that Independent Living Centers are an essential business, so staff will be providing...
In February, several staff went down to Madison for the annual Independent Living or IL Days. This is a yearly opportunity for staff from all eight Independent Living Centers (ILC’s) to come together for a day of sessions on addressing issues and providing IL services...
