Access to Independence

11/05/2025

🚨 We could still use your help!

Because of the government shutdown, over $500,000 in critical grant funding has been frozen — funding that supports people, programs and activities that empower people with disabilities.

Help us reach our goal of $25,000. Your gift — of any size — will directly fund wages, benefits, and operating costs that are at risk right now. Every dollar helps protect staff and keep vital services uninterrupted for our community.

👉 https://givebutter.com/HelpAccess

11/03/2025

🍔 Days Away From A Yummy Fundraiser! 🌭

Join us on Thursday, November 6th from 5–8 PM at Portillo’s (7230 W Towne Way, Madison) and help support Access to Independence!

When you show this flyer (printed or on your phone) or use our special pickup code for online orders, 20% of your order will help fund programs and services for people with disabilities in our community. 💙(online order code:Portillos69)

📲 Prefer to support from home? You can also give directly through our online campaign here: https://givebutter.com/helpaccess

Every meal and every gift helps us keep accessibility and inclusion moving forward. Thank you for being part of our mission! 🙌

10/29/2025

🍔🌭 Haven’t made dinner plans yet? We’ve got you covered!

Join us November 6th from 5–8 PM at Portillo’s (7230 W Towne Way, Madison) and help support Access to Independence!

When you show this flyer (printed or on your phone) or use our special pickup code for online orders, 20% of your order will help fund programs and services for people with disabilities in our community. 💙(online order code:Portillos69)

📲 Prefer to support from home? You can also give directly through our online campaign here: https://givebutter.com/helpaccess

Every meal and every gift helps us keep accessibility and inclusion moving forward. Thank you for being part of our mission! 🙌

10/29/2025

Over the next few weeks, NINA Collective will be hosting a series of small focus groups for residents to share their experiences and give feedback on the City of Madison's draft neighborhood recommendations.

The goal is to understand whether these recommendations truly reflect what people need to feel safe, supported, and included.

Each session will last about 60–90 minutes and will be offered online and in person.

Participants will receive a $20 gift card as a thank-you for their time and insights.

Find more here;
www.ninacollective.com/register.

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10/25/2025

🍔🌭 Eat for a Cause! 🌭🍔

Join us at Portillo’s in Madison (7230 W Towne Way)
November 6th from 5–8 PM
to support Access to Independence!

💥 Portillo’s will give back 20% of your order when you:
✅ Show our fundraiser flyer (printed or on your phone), or
✅ Use our special pickup code when ordering online or in the app
(Code: Portillos69)

👉 Pickup and dine-in orders only — and don’t forget to tell the first drive-thru order-taker it’s for the fundraiser!

Every bite helps support people with disabilities in our community. Thank you for making a difference! ❤️

10/23/2025

**Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!**

Your generosity is *already* helping us continue to provide vital resources, advocacy, and support to people with disabilities across our community.

But we still need your help to reach our goal!

Every donation big or small is helping to ensure we can keep delivering the programs and services our community depends on.

If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, *now's the time*.

Please consider making a donation today and sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family. Together, we can keep accessibility and inclusion moving forward.

Give today: https://givebutter.com/helpaccess

10/22/2025

We’re still smiling after our best Artists Beyond Boundaries yet! 🎉
A sold-out crowd, stunning art, and amazing people made it a night to remember.

Check out a few highlights below — and click the link to see the full gallery of event photos! 📸

Find more event pics here! https://bit.ly/ABB_Event_2025

Thank you Sponsors!
Summit Credit Union Madison Gas and Electric RitzHolman CPAs Promega Corporation Wisconsin Arts Board Bank of Sun Prairie Axley LLP Blick Art Materials Old National Bank

10/21/2025

Wow — what a night! 🎨✨

This year’s Artists Beyond Boundaries: Artful Sip was our best event yet! We completely sold out the Goodman Community Center, featured a record number of artworks, and saw more pieces sold than ever before.

The energy in the room was amazing — full of creativity, community, and celebration. 🧡

A huge thank-you to the artists, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this unforgettable evening possible. Your support helps Access to Independence continue empowering people with disabilities across our community.

Here’s to another incredible year of art, inclusion, and inspiration! 🥂

Top Five works of art and the two People's Choice award finalists are shown below. More event night pictures to come!

Thank you Sponsors!
Summit Credit Union Madison Gas and Electric RitzHolman CPAs Promega Corporation Wisconsin Arts Board Bank of Sun Prairie Axley LLP Blick Art Materials Old National Bank

10/13/2025

🚨 URGENT APPEAL: The Government Shutdown Threatens Staff and Services at ATI

Because of the government shutdown, over $500,000 in critical grant funding has been frozen — funding that supports people, programs and activities that empower people with disabilities.

Without this funding some of the people who change lives every day will be impacted.

We need your help — right now.

Your donation today helps us retain dedicated staff who provide peer support and advocacy services; and continue delivering essential assistive technology services.

Help us reach our goal of $25,000. Your unrestricted gift — of any size — will directly fund wages, benefits, and operating costs that are at risk right now. Every dollar helps protect staff and keep vital services uninterrupted for our community.

⏰ Every moment counts. Please give an unrestricted gift now to help during the shutdown

👉 https://givebutter.com/HelpAccess

10/10/2025

We’re just a little under one week away from our Artists Beyond Boundaries event! 🎨

The countdown is on, and you’re not going to want to miss this year’s Artists Beyond Boundaries: Artful Sip — an evening filled with incredible local artwork, delicious food and drinks, and inspiring stories that celebrate creativity and inclusion.

✨ Here’s what you can look forward to:

Explore a stunning gallery of artwork created by talented artists from across our community.

Bid on a huge collection of artwork — just in time for the holidays! Find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for someone special (or treat yourself!) while supporting local artists and a great cause.

Enjoy an evening of connection and conversation while sipping and snacking in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, helping us select two artists who will each receive a $200 Blick Art Materials gift certificate!

Support Access to Independence, your local disability resource center, as we continue empowering people with disabilities to live independently.

There are only a limited number of tickets left, and once they’re gone — they’re gone!

🎟️ Grab yours now and be part of this unforgettable celebration of art, community, and inclusion.

👉 https://bit.ly/3HV32od

We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsors! Blick Art Materials RitzHolman CPAs Summit Credit Union Madison Gas and Electric Promega Corporation Wisconsin Arts Board Bank of Sun Prairie Axley LLP and Madison Arts Commission !

10/02/2025

Wow! I don't want to give away too much, but we're overwhelmed by the amount of artwork we've received for this year's Artists Beyond Boundaries event! (This isn't even all of it!)

You're not going to want to miss the chance to view all of the incredible works of art on October 16th!

⭐️See inspiring artwork created by artists with disabilities across Wisconsin.
⭐️Support inclusion and representation in the arts.
⭐️Silent auction + artwork sales (artists keep their asking price; extra proceeds benefit Access to Independence).
⭐️A meaningful, uplifting night with art, community, and impact!

Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/3HV32od

09/30/2025

Last day to enter the call for art! Submissions must be dropped off at our office by 5pm. Call or email with questions. 608-242-8484, info@accesstoind.org