Centers for Independence

With an office location in Milwaukee, IndependenceFirst is a nonprofit agency that serves individuals with disabilities in the counties of Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The agency offers independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and information and referral services. It offers a range of domestic violence and sexual assault prevention services, such as counseling, individual and system advocacy, technical assistance, case management and accessibility surveys. It also conducts classes on self-protection. The agency operates a resource center that provides disability-specific information, community organization brochures and publications. IndependenceFirst additionally organizes a variety of sports programs, including basketball, football, skiing, softball and hockey.