Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.

Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc. Nonprofit organization empowering people toward independence. At that time we had less than 5 full-time employees attempting to cover 11 very rural counties.

In July 2000 Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc., opened its doors as a newly-created Independent Living Center in Central and Northern Wisconsin. MILC now has approximately 300 employees and has created programming unique to meet the large need of individuals with disabilities. MILC staff provides resources to persons with disabilities current, changing and newly emerging needs in support of their individual independent living goals. MILC is invested in providing opportunities to empower and educate persons with disabilities to make informed choices, to help them learn and to self-advocate and inform the local, state and national community about issues of concern or need.

We’re at the Chilton High School youth transition fair until 6pm! Come see us! 🙂
03/24/2026

We’re at the Chilton High School youth transition fair until 6pm! Come see us! 🙂

03/24/2026

🎨 Did you know? Art therapy is more than just creating art.

Research shows art therapy can:
✨ Help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma
✨ Lower stress levels (including cortisol)
✨ Support individuals with autism, dementia, and developmental disabilities
✨ Improve sensory, motor, and cognitive functioning
✨ Provide a powerful non-verbal outlet for expressing emotions

And the best part? It’s not about making a masterpiece- it’s about the process, self-expression, and what you gain along the way!

That’s exactly what Create & Cope is all about.

Join us for an art therapy–based group where you can explore creative coping strategies, connect with others, and support your mental wellness in a welcoming space!

🗓 FREE ON FRIDAYS
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC)

No art experience needed- just come as you are!

Register for FREE https://forms.gle/v7sjyzNLe5Cdcdhi7

Get out the vote in 2026! Are you an organization that serves people with disabilities? Help them participate in our dem...
03/24/2026

Get out the vote in 2026!
Are you an organization that serves people with disabilities?

Help them participate in our democracy by hosting a program on voting.

The Disability Vote Coalition can provide a program or provide you with the resources and support to do your own program.

Email at info@disabilityvote.org

03/20/2026

🚨 Spots are going fast! 🚨

MILC’s Ready, Set, Cook! workshop is helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build safe, independent cooking skill- and our next sessions are coming up quickly and only a few spots are left!

🍳 Session 3 begins April 14
🍳 Session 4 begins April 16

This 6-week hands-on course teaches real kitchen skills in a supportive environment, and parents, guardians, and caregivers are welcome to attend too!

👉 Don’t wait Register today!- https://milc-inc.org/ready-set-cook-2/

Last Saturday was a great day on the ice! ⛸️ Our Adapted Ice Skating Event brought together an amazing group of skaters,...
03/19/2026

Last Saturday was a great day on the ice! ⛸️
Our Adapted Ice Skating Event brought together an amazing group of skaters, families, volunteers, and community members for an afternoon of fun and connection!

Thank you to everyone who attended- especially those who joined us despite the last-minute location and date changes. Your flexibility and enthusiasm truly mean a lot to us!

We’re also incredibly grateful to our wonderful sponsors Kwik Trip Len Dudas Motors Stevens Point Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department WoodTrust Bank Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Brokers and Properties for helping make this event possible.

A big thank you as well to South Wood County Recreation Center for welcoming us on short notice, and to K.B. Willett Ice Arena for working closely with us as we navigated the unexpected change.

Events like this are all about community, and we’re excited to keep building on this one. We can’t wait to continue growing the event and welcoming even more skaters next year! 💙⛸️

We have several exciting opportunities coming up this spring! Check out the events below and register today! 🍳 Ready, Se...
03/18/2026

We have several exciting opportunities coming up this spring! Check out the events below and register today!

🍳 Ready, Set, Cook! Workshop (Session 3 & 4)
📅 Tuesdays | April 14 – May 19
📅 Thursdays | April 16 – May 21
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM
📍 United Methodist Church, 441 Garfield St., Wisconsin Rapids
🔗 Register here: https://milc-inc.org/ready-set-cook-2/

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🎨 Create & Cope: Art Therapy Group
📅 Fridays through May 8th
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 MILC Office
✨ This event is FREE to attend!
🔗 Register here: https://milc-inc.org/event/create-cope/

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🎮 Let’s Play! Adapted Gaming Event
📅 April 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Marathon County Public Library, Wausau
✨ This event is FREE to attend!
🔗 Register here: https://milc-inc.org/event/lets-play-adapted-gaming/

Are you planning to vote in the April Election, but still need to register? Today is the final day to register online. Y...
03/18/2026

Are you planning to vote in the April Election, but still need to register? Today is the final day to register online. You can register today at www.myvote.wi.gov.

03/15/2026

The MILC office will be closed tomorrow March 16th due to weather. MILC staff will be working remotely and can be reached by phone/email. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday. Stay safe out there everyone!

We’re having so much fun at South Wood County Recreation Center for MILC’s 5th annual Adapted Ice Skating Event!
03/14/2026

We’re having so much fun at South Wood County Recreation Center for MILC’s 5th annual Adapted Ice Skating Event!

🎨 Calling All Artists & Crafters with Disabilities!Are you a creator, maker, baker, or small business owner with a disab...
03/13/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists & Crafters with Disabilities!

Are you a creator, maker, baker, or small business owner with a disability? We’d love to have you at the Disability Proud Festival 2026 on August 1st!

This event celebrates the talents, businesses, and accomplishments of people with disabilities in our community. We’re currently looking for vendors who create and sell:

✔️ Baked goods & treats
✔️ Fashion & accessories
✔️ Arts & crafts
✔️ Other unique creations or experiences- we’re open to your ideas!

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Lake Pacawa Park – Plover, WI

For more information, reach out to Evelyn Buckles at 715-544-1994 or ebuckles@milc-inc.org!

Register now! https://forms.gle/ztCc7CQB8opXeZ6F9

Please share with artists, makers, and entrepreneurs with disabilities who may be interested in participating!

03/13/2026

The disability rights movement didn’t start yesterday — and the work continues today.

The rights many people benefit from today didn’t happen by accident.
They came from years of advocacy, organizing, and people with disabilities demanding to be seen, heard, and included.

Access to buildings.
Equal opportunity.
The right to live in the community.
The right to participate fully in society.

These changes happened because people spoke up, worked together, and refused to accept barriers as “just the way things are.”

The work isn’t finished.

At Options, advocacy continues every day — supporting individuals, educating communities, and working to remove barriers so everyone can live with choice, dignity, and independence.

Because disability rights are human rights. 💙

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3262 Church Street
Stevens Point, WI
54481

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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