Access to Independence

10/18/2026

🍂 🍁 October Opportunities to Connect 🍂 🍁

The air might be getting cooler, but we’re staying warm with a few exciting workshops and community events! Come out and say, ‘hi’, we’d love to connect this Autumn season!

10/17/2026

Are you looking for help with your resume??

Join us for a FREE resume building workshop on October 29th from 2-4pm at the East YMCA of Dane Co.
711 Cottage Grove Rd,
Madison, WI 53716

We invite youth and young adults (ages 14-25) with disabilities to an engaging resume building workshop designed to help you enter the workforce confidently.

(Please bring a copy of your current resume, either in digital format or printed, to work on during the session.)

Register by calling 608-242-8484 or email [email protected] today!

10/16/2026

Have you heard about our upcoming Barrier-Free Trivia event?!

This event is a general trivia fundraiser with extra considerations for folks with disabilities. ASL interpreters, CART captioning, large print formats, mobility device friendly tables, and more will be provided to accommodate folks of all abilities.

Tickets are limited! Get your team together today!

Join us for Barrier Free Trivia Night—fun, inclusive vibes and brain-teasing questions in person!

10/15/2026

Free workshop coming up!

Hosted by Access to Independence and NAMI Dane County with this NAMI Smarts for Advocacy presentation.

This event is an excellent opportunity for individuals with disabilities, their families, and professional allies to enhance their advocacy skills. You’ll learn how to tell your story to legislators to advocate for funding and support through a seven-step method.

October 21st
4-5pm
Access to Independence: 3810 Milwaukee St. Madison, WI 53714

To Register call 608-242-8484 or email [email protected]

10/15/2026

We’re excited to join the Stand Down Madison - Wayne D. Horner Memorial event as one of many community partners on Saturday, October 17th!

Learn more here: https://www.standdownmadison.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU98bRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMW9tQ1EwRHUxdE9xV0cxcm1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefNpGH101Ys1QYwALWD61hzuRE2codz4cN4yf8syHUjKUnfBo7VmQPOXWiXc_aem_ORj_hpoc_lyszMpQic6wMA

The mission of the Wayne D. Horner Memorial Stand Down is to link community partners offering a wide variety of essential services to veterans experiencing, or at risk of houselessness.

WE NEED YOU! Stand Down Madison 2026 is officially gearing up, and registration is LIVE! 💥

Whether you want to be on the front lines or support from home, here is how you can step up for our local veterans today:

Become a Volunteer Buddy 🤝
Make a direct, personal impact! Team up one-on-one with a veteran to guide them through the event, connect them with critical resources, and ensure they feel supported every step of the way.

👉 Claim your spot: standdownmadison.org/volunteer

Partner With Us as a Provider 🏥💼
Are you a healthcare group, service provider, or veteran resource organization? Bring your team on-site and deliver essential services right to the people who need them most.

👉 Register your organization: standdownmadison.org/communitypartner

Clear Our Amazon Wish List 📦✨
Short on time? You can still change a life from your phone! Every single item purchased ships directly to a veteran in need.

👉 Ship essential gear now: amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1M9681TAPCIB7

Let’s show up big for those who served. Share this post, tag a friend, and let’s make this year’s Stand Down our biggest one yet! 🇺🇸

10/13/2026

There's still time to register! 💡 💸Share your thoughts on the future of Downtown Madison and receive a $50 Visa gift card!

📅 On Wednesday, October 14th from 4:30-6:30pm Envision Downtown Madison is seeking input from folks with disabilities.
There are only a few seats left, so register today! To register, please email [email protected] or call 608-242-8484.

📍 The in-person portion will take place at the Access to Independence office located at 3810 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714.

💻 This is a hybrid event and can be joined online. call or email for more info: [email protected] or 608-242-8484.

Envision Downtown Madison is a strategic partnership between the City of Madison, Wisconsin Government and Downtown Madison, Inc. that will guide the future of downtown.

10/08/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🙌

We’re at The Good Exchange today!

Come visit Access to Independence and meet 50 area nonprofits looking to connect with people who want to get involved and give back.

📍 Expo Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
⏰ TODAY | 9AM–6PM
🎟️ FREE Admission
🚗 FREE Parking

Come anytime. Kids and families welcome!

We’d love to see you!

10/07/2026

💡 Share your thoughts on the future of Downtown Madison and receive a $50 Visa gift card! 💸

📅 On Wednesday, October 14th from 4:30-6:30pm Envision Downtown Madison is seeking input from folks with disabilities. Limited seats available, register today! To register, please email [email protected] or call 608-242-8484.

💻 This is a hybrid event and can be joined in person or online.

📍 The in-person portion will take place at the Access to Independence office located at 3810 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714.

⭐️ To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, contact 608-242-8484 or [email protected].

Envision Downtown Madison is a strategic partnership between the City of Madison, Wisconsin Government and Downtown Madison, Inc. that will guide the future of downtown.

Learn more about Envision Downtown Madison: https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/planning/plans-projects/area-plans/downtown

10/06/2026

📣 WE’LL BE AT The Good Exchange!

We’re excited to share that Access to Independence will be one of 50 area nonprofits participating in The Good Exchange!
https://www.facebook.com/share/19d7pniKSs/

Come visit our booth, learn more about what we do and discover ways YOU can get involved with our organization.

The Good Exchange is bringing nonprofits and the community together in one place to connect people with opportunities to:

🙌 Volunteer
🤝 Serve on a Board of Directors
💼 Find nonprofit jobs & internships
❤️ Give back as a family
🏢 Get your business or company involved
💡 Learn more about the incredible nonprofits serving our community

PLUS, there will be speakers throughout the day and on-site volunteer opportunities!

📅 Thursday, October 8th
⏰ 9AM–6PM | Come anytime!
📍 Expo Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
🎟️ FREE Admission
🚗 FREE Parking
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & families welcome!

Come say hello to us at The Good Exchange!