Welcome To CILWW
The Center for Independent Living is part of a network of Wisconsin Independent Living Centers that are non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Their goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities.
CILWW Staff
OPPORTUNITY + RESPONSIBILITY + EMPOWERMENT = INDEPENDENCE
Our Mission
Our Mission is to advocate for and with persons with a disability to exercise their right to full participation in society.
Resources
Links to disability resources and contact information for western & greater Wisconsin areas.
Contact CILWW
If you have questions about our services and programs, or need more information for yourself or a family member, please contact us today!
Who Are We?
CILWW is a community-based, non-residential,
private non-profit agency that is staffed and
governed by people with disabilities.
Become a Volunteer
CILWW is currently seeking volunteers for our Fishing Has No Boundaries program, volunteer drivers for our Transportation program, as well as other opportunities.
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The latest news from CILWW:
“Born in the 90’s” Peer Support Club
"Born in the 90's" Peer Support Club! WHAT: Peer Support Club for people with disabilities WHO: Anyone born in the 90s (ages 20-30) WHERE: Zoom – you will receive invites through email prior to each meeting WHEN: Every-other Thursday from 6:00-7:30PM (CT) - dates...
Youth Peer Support Club
Youth Peer Support Club WHO: Teens with disabilities WHAT: Youth Peer Support Club WHERE: Online – ZOOM – receive an email invite prior to the meeting WHEN: Every-other Thursday from 5:00-6:30PM; the next meeting is October 22nd WHY: To connect with others,...
Job Opening: Human Resource Manager
Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Work location: 2920 Schneider Ave SE, Menomonie, WI Benefits: Health, Life, Disability, Retirement, Dental, Vacation, Sick, paid Holidays Bachelor’s degree desired, starting salary range: 40,000 to 45,000 Interested...
Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition – October 6 2020
Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is a non-partisan effort to help ensure full participation in the electoral process of voters with disabilities. Check out our resources at disabilityvote.org and follow us on...
CILWW 40th Anniversary
Written By: Kyle Kleist - CILWW Executive Director On October 1st of 1980, the Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW) became the first rural Independent Living Center (ILC) in the United States. Dr. Shirley Stewart, the chair of the Vocational...
Voting Fact Sheets and Videos
9/22/2020 Today (September 22) is National Voter Registration Day. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has created new voting fact sheets and other resources. Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is a non-partisan...
CILWW Independent Living Partners
To ensure the quality of the services CILWW provides we rely on our trusted partners.
