Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin Inc. - Menomonie, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Osceola, WI

Location: Menomonie, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, Osceola, WI

The Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW) advocates for the full participation in society of all persons with disabilities. 

Independent Living Centers provide the four core services below:

• Advocacy - Individual advocacy is to provide support and assist consumers in learning skills for self-advocacy. CILWW also advocates at community, state, and federal levels for system change resulting in new legislation, expanded benefits and services, as well as improved community service areas. CILWW provides support and training for consumers to become involved in systems change advocacy. 

• Peer Support - One-to-one Peer Support is available from trained volunteers and staff who have personally experienced a disability and are willing to share their life experiences. Information, assistance, and support may be provided to assist a consumer dealing with issues related to their disability. 

• Independent Living Skills Training - IL Skills Training provides assistance in assessing and developing the skills individuals need in order to live independently. Skill areas may include communication, financial management, household management, accessing community services, problem solving and identifying, and using adaptive/non-adaptive equipment. 

• Information / Referral - CILWW Staff provides information on disability related subjects and resources. Referral information for community services is provided. CILWW maintains a library of books, catalogs, and periodicals relating to disabilities that are available to the public. CILWW also publishes a quarterly newsletter.