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:
Assistive Technology Article – Braille/Large Print Monopoly
Today, the assistive technology that we are looking at is a family game everyone knows – Monopoly! With extra-large playing cards that have braille and large print on them, individuals that are blind or have low vision can play the game with ease. The board is also...
Wisconsin Peer Specialist – Trainings
Please see the trainings page is the most up-to-date resource for current and upcoming trainings linked below: Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist Trainings
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Braille Dice
For today’s assistive technology article, we are going to be looking at braille dice. These dice are made for individual’s that are blind or have low vision. These dice, which are made of plastic, look similar to a regular set of dice, but the dots that represent the...
VA – Urgent Care and Community Care
Under the VA mission act of 2018, it expanded services to include urgent care and expanding community care. Contact your nearest VA medical facility to check your eligibility for urgent care benefits. Veterans must receive approval from VA before using healthcare from...
ITeam Caregiver Coalition
Caregiver Coalition Fall Event Poster
Tips from Personal Assistant Services at CILWW (September)
Happy fall! Tips from Personal Assistant Services at CILWW: Did you know that falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, and that fractures are the most serious consequence of falls and occur in 5% of all people who fall? Many times these falls...
CILWW Independent Living Partners
To ensure the quality of the services CILWW provides we rely on our trusted partners.
