Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.

05/15/2026

🚐 Independence starts with being able to show up.

Help MILC replace an aging service vehicle so we can continue delivering essential support to individuals across Central and Northern Wisconsin.

💙 Every gift helps keep independence moving: https://givebutter.com/delivering-independence-mile-by-mile-cxlwqn

05/15/2026

🍳 Ready, Set, Cook! Just became even more accessible 💙

MILC is excited to offer scholarships for our Ready, Set, Cook! Summer Series for individuals ages 14+ with intellectual or developmental disabilities!

Thanks to available scholarship funding, eligible participants may be able to attend this hands-on cooking and independence-building program at little to no cost.

Through this 6-week series, participants will build:
✔️ Kitchen safety skills
✔️ Cooking confidence
✔️ Independence & problem-solving skills
✔️ Real-life meal prep experience

📍 SPASH Life Skills Center – Stevens Point
🗓 Multiple summer session options available

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have an intellectual or developmental disability
• Must not be enrolled in long-term care or family care programs/waivers
• Must not have the means to pay the $450 course fee out of pocket
• Must be able to arrange transportation to and from classes

⚠️ Scholarships are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Applications must be submitted by June 6, 2026.

👉 Apply for scholarship here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkdTJ04Kj2AKpQ9iraIzMcM_V95rD7rCZHP-OG50q_ifXl6w/viewform

👉👉 Learn more & register: https://milc-inc.org/ready-set-cook-2/

05/13/2026

Need something to wear to your next opportunity? We’ve got you covered.

Midstate Independent Living Choices is proud to introduce our Career Closet - a free resource for anyone in our community who needs professional or interview-ready clothing.

Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, starting a new position, or just need a confidence boost with the right outfit, you’re welcome here.

Just contact MILC and let our staff know you’re interested in the Career Closet - it’s that simple.

Because everyone deserves to feel confident walking into their next opportunity. Visit us at Midstate Independent Living Choices

Note: We are not accepting clothing donations at this time due to limited space. We’ll share updates when that changes!

05/12/2026

Caregivers Needed! 💙 Make a Difference Every Day

Midstate Independent Living Choices – Personal Assistant Services (MILC‑PAS) is looking for compassionate, reliable caregivers to support individuals in our community.

✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Rewarding, meaningful work

If you’re interested in this position or other available opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply online:
https://midstate.clearcareonline.com/quick-apply/
📩 Questions? Contact Taylor:
Email: tcyr@milc-inc.org
Call or text: 715‑957‑0236

Help empower others to live independently - apply today!

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

This summer, our kitchen is more than just a place to cook - it’s a place to build confidence, independence, and life skills. 🍳💙

Through our Ready, Set, Cook! summer series, participants will learn hands-on cooking skills in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

From learning kitchen safety to preparing real meals, every session is focused on helping participants gain confidence that carries far beyond the kitchen.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone into this space and start cooking together! 👩‍🍳✨

👉 Learn more & register: https://milc-inc.org/ready-set-cook-2/

05/07/2026

Caregivers Needed! 💙 Make a Difference Every Day

Midstate Independent Living Choices – Personal Assistant Services (MILC‑PAS) is looking for compassionate, reliable caregivers to support individuals in our community.

✅ Flexible schedules
✅ Rewarding, meaningful work

If you’re interested in this position or other available opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply online:
https://midstate.clearcareonline.com/quick-apply/

📩 Questions? Contact Taylor:
Email: tcyr@milc-inc.org
Call or text: 715‑957‑0236

Help empower others to live independently - apply today!

05/07/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Community and Commitment!

Governor Tony Evers has officially proclaimed May 2026 as Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Network Professionals Appreciation Month in Wisconsin! 💙

At Midstate Independent Living Choices, we are proud to be part of this vital network, dedicated to empowering individuals to live independently and on their own terms. Our mission is to support people in our community through a range of comprehensive services:

✨ Access to Supports and Services: We help individuals navigate the resources they need for a fulfilling life.

✨ Assistive Technology: We provide tools that promote safer, more independent living.

✨ Caregiver Support: We offer guidance and resources for families and caregivers, recognizing their vital role.

✨ Benefits Navigation: Our team assists in understanding and accessing Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits.

✨ Connection and Community: We create opportunities for social engagement and health, fostering a sense of belonging.

✨ Life Transitions Support: We stand alongside individuals as they navigate changes in life, including challenges related to dementia and aging.

Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live the life they choose. It’s about people helping people - removing barriers and ensuring access to independence.

We’re excited to share that Tony Evers has proclaimed May 2026 as Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Network Professionals Appreciation Month in Wisconsin! 💙

We’re proud to be part of this network—people across the state working every day to help others live independently and on their own terms.

This work shows up in so many ways:
✨ Helping people access the right supports and services
✨ Providing assistive technology for safer, more independent living
✨ Supporting caregivers and families
✨ Navigating benefits like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security
✨ Creating opportunities for connection, health, and community
✨ Staying alongside people through life’s changes—including dementia and aging

At the end of the day, it’s about people helping people—removing barriers and making sure everyone has the opportunity to live the life they choose.

💬 We’ll be sharing more throughout May as we celebrate this work and the people behind it.