Society's Assets

Familiar Faces Program: Your family member, roommate, neighbor, or friend is paid to care for you. The consumer chooses caregivers. The plan of care is created with the consumer’s input. Caregivers do not need to be licensed. Society’s Assets will handle the details (background check, training, payroll, and billing). Call 800-378-9128 to have your questions answered.

Excited to be a part of this event on Tuesday next week from 5-7PM! We will have a resource table set up along with a spin-the-wheel game for a prize.

We hope to see you at NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on August 6, 2024. Prepare to come out and have a great time. We thank our sponsors, City of Hope, FCA DJ Entertainment, LLC, and Rust-Oleum Cares, for their support!

- FREE FOOD & Drinks
- 30+ Resource Partners will be on hand
- Educational Corner
- Wellness Lounge (located in our Hope Hub)
- Music
- Kid Activities
- FREE GIVEAWAYS
- FREE RAFFLES (including Bikes)
- FREE ICE CREAM
- FREE Backpacks (first come, first served, children must be present)

Help us spread the word! We hope to see you!!!!!

Two weeks from today, Ruffolo's 2 will donate 10% of the evening's total sales to our scholarship fund. Please consider making plans with your family or friends to either dine in or carry out on Wednesday, August 14th from 4 - 9PM!

Join us on Wednesday, August 21 from 6-7:30PM to learn about making your business accessible to everyone. This is a free event, however, registration is required to attend. Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/a93da12afd20ea229390d4c809c04f68?r=use1&s=6

As a business owner, it's important to understand and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It's not just a legal requirement, but also an opportunity to embrace inclusivity and enhance your business’s accessibility.
We'd love for you to join us to learn more! Please make sure to register by August 18th. See you there!

WisTech is Wisconsin's assistive technology program funded under the AT Act of 1998. WisTech provides information on selecting, funding, and using assistive technology.

For more information on how to utilize our Loan Closet (Supported by WisTech), call us at 800-378-9128 today.

Today, the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is a good time to pause and reflect on why we as a nation enacted the ADA, how it has benefited our society, and why we need to continue striving toward its goals of full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law that was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. Its purpose is to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Key provisions of the ADA include:

1. Employment: The ADA prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, and job assignments. It also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

2. Public Services: State and local governments are required to ensure that their programs and services, such as public transportation, courts, and government offices, are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

3. Public Accommodations: Businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, theaters, and doctors' offices, must ensure that their facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes removing physical barriers and providing auxiliary aids and services, like sign language interpreters, where necessary.

4. Telecommunications: The ADA requires telephone and Internet companies to provide relay services for people who use telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD) or similar devices.

5. Miscellaneous Provisions: The ADA also prohibits retaliation against individuals who assert their rights under the law and prohibits discrimination based on perceived disability.

Disability is a natural part of the human condition. Disability is not uncommon; people from all walks of life, and people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities have always experienced a wide variety of abilities and disabilities.

Click on this site ( https://acl.gov/news-and-events/events-and-observances/americans-disabilities-act-34th-anniversary ) to review what the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has about ADA.

Happy birthday, ADA!

If you need help with ADA-type issues or you are someone with a disability who needs help with something, call Society’s Assets at 1-800-378-9128.

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Friday, July 26th is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

The ADA was signed into law by Pres. George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. To learn more about the ADA click on this link - https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

Also if your schedule allows:

The White House Office of Public Engagement will have a webinar about Disability Pride Month on Monday, July 29th.

When: Jul 29, 2024, 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: White House Disability Pride Month Convening
Register in advance for this webinar: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6_o_Bm5kSeqNbusCLs13Zw
ASL and CART will be provided. This program will be recorded and available for viewing via White House YouTube.

Featured speakers:
• Kelly Buckland, Disability Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Transportation
• Karla Gilbride, General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Haben Girma, Author and Human Rights Lawyer
• Eric Harris, Associate Executive Director of External Affairs, Disability Rights California
• James Ian, Singer, Songwriter, and Actor
• Rachel Patterson, White House Domestic Policy Council Disability Policy Director
• Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director, U.S. Access Board
• Anna Perng, Senior Advisor, Office of Public Engagement
• Mychal Threets, Literacy Ambassador

pitc.zoomgov.com

A big Thank You to Kenosha Lions International for their grant in order to assist people who are blind or have a vision impairment. The funds will go towards a White Cane Awareness Day, an event held annually on October 15th as well as a peer support service RevitalEYES, the agency's vision loss empowerment group. The group meets in person and by call in on the second Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. For more information, send an email to Tami at [email protected] or call her at 262-925-6097.

Society's Assets received a grant for assistive technology for children with disabilities. We thank Rotary Club of Kenosha for showing support for this project.

Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary TODAY!

Our Services:
Independent Living & Life Skills Training
Information & Referral, Including ADA
Individual & Systems Advocacy
Peer Support &Activities
Transitions - Out of a Nursing Home & After High School
In-Home Care & Home Health
Representative Payees

Society’s Assets
1-800-378-9128
www.societysassets.org
Society’s Assets is a resource for individuals of any age with any disability.

All set up educating visitors at the Pop-up Biergarten about the country's disability movement, history, and our agency's resources. We are encouraging people to share their own story about their disability journey in order to be represented, seen, and heard by others. If you would like to share your story and cannot attend today's event, you are welcome to either record or write your story and send it to: [email protected]

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our esteemed board member, Carol Schaufel (Jan. 1947 - July 2024). Carol passed away peacefully at home.

Carol was an invaluable member of Society’s Assets for decades. Her dedication and contributions were instrumental in our growth and success. Beyond her professional impact, Carol was a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, leaving a lasting mark on our organization and the community.

Carol found her way to success through resilience, determination, and the support of those around her. Despite at a young age being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and later needing assistance with daily tasks, she embraced life fully. Her journey included both highs and lows, from achieving educational and professional milestones to coping with illness, loss, and traumatic experiences.

Throughout her life, Carol demonstrated a remarkable ability to thrive. She earned a Master’s Degree from UW-Milwaukee, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She taught math for nine years, and worked in rehabilitation counseling for thirty-one years, positively affecting the lives of many. Her commitment to service and advocacy for others earned her recognition as the 1981 Kenosha Person of the Year and the 2016 Wisconsin Advocate of the Year – Relentless Badger Award.

Carol’s adventurous spirit led her to travel extensively, exploring 39 states and 10 countries, enriching her life with diverse experiences.

Her achievements were not just personal triumphs but also served as encouragement for others with disabilities.

Key to Carol's success was her belief that having a disability doesn’t define one’s life negatively. She lived by the principle that everyone faces challenges, and it’s how one responds to them that matters. She emphasized the importance of living fully, being true to oneself, and recognizing that we are more alike than different as human beings.

With the encouragement of her doctor, Carol wrote a book - By the Grace of God and You: A Chair Does Not a Person Make. Through her story, Carol conveyed a message that with determination and support, anyone can find fulfillment in life.

In essence, Carol’s path to success was paved with courage, faith, and unwavering support from her circle of friends. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Funeral services honoring Carol’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Piasecki Funeral Home.
Private interment will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

A visitation for Carol will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Click this link to see what the family wrote:

Obituaries Obituaries Below is a listing of loved ones recently brought into our care. To view earlier notices, scroll to the bottom of this page or use the Search Obituaries feature below to find a friend or loved one. If you wish to extend condolences or share a memory, please feel free to submit an online

Here are some local transportation options for Kenosha, Racine, and eastern parts of Walworth County: Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services, Inc. 262-842-7433, KAC 262-658-9093, and LINK Western Kenosha Transportation 888-203-3498.

This Saturday, July 20th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harbor Park, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha, WI

The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024 Schedule of Events for Wisconsin!

Monday, July 15th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Center City Park, 1502 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 hosted by Access North & indiGO Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 16th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 2920 Schneider Ave SE, Menomonie, WI 54751 hosted by Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin

Thursday, July 18th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 3810 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714 hosted by Access to Independence

Saturday, July 20th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harbor Park, 5501 Ring Road, Kenosha, WI 53140 hosted by Society's Assets

Monday, July 22nd from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Public Event), 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Private) at 540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 hosted by Independence First - The Resource for People with Disabilities

Tuesday, July 23rd from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 4439 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601 hosted by Independent Living Resources

Wednesday, July 24th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 555 Country Club Road, Green Bay, WI 54313 hosted by Options for Independent Living

Friday, July 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 3262 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 hosted by Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc. & Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County

Friday, July 26th from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Lake Pacawa Park, 1831 Maple Drive, Plover, WI 54467 hosted by Celebrate Plover

Yesterday was for the kids. Took a quick tour of the new KPL Kids at Uptown library to share about our resources and then held the second Youth Cooking Class at The Teaching Kitchen. They made "sandwich bombs" using three different fillings of pizza, PBJ, and turkey and cheese.

Important message from this 2011 article by Dan Thompson on the history of disability regulation in North America. Larger text in comments section below.

It’s important to remember that COVID-19 is not a winter-only virus and can still spread during the summer. What can I do to decrease my chances of getting COVID-19 while I’m traveling this summer? Click on the link for more information.

FAQ: Summer Travel and COVID-19 Frequently asked questions about protecting against COVID-19 during travel.

Society’s Assets enters its 50th year of offering and promoting services and programs to empower people with all disabilities to take personal responsibility so that they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community.

This month is the start of Society’s Assets 50th Fiscal Year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)

Society’s Assets is known as a Center for Independent Living, otherwise known as a CIL, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization run by people with disabilities (over 51%), for people with disabilities to address needs and barriers within the community. Society’s Assets main office is located in Racine, Wisconsin, and provides services throughout the counties of Racine, Kenosha, Jefferson Walworth, and Rock.

The history of Society's Assets mirrors that of the independent living movement in the 1970s. People with disabilities began organizing to fight for their rights to self-determination, working to remove existing physical, social, and attitudinal barriers to their full participation in society.

Society's Assets began as a membership organization in Racine. It was comprised of people with disabilities who wanted to eliminate barriers that led to dependency. The agency was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1974. The first office opened in 1976 with funds available through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Later, funding from the Rehabilitation Act created five Centers for Independent Living in Wisconsin, including Society's Assets and other centers in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and at UW-Stout in Menominee. Today, there are three additional Centers located in Superior, Stevens Point, and La Crosse. All Centers are devoted to the creation, delivery, and coordination of services aimed at promoting independent and self-sufficient lifestyles for individuals with disabilities.

Society's Assets is committed to the hard work that is necessary to create equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities.

Services we provide:
• Independent Living (IL) Five (5) Core Services
1. Information & Referral
2. Independent Living Skills Training
3. Individual & Systems Advocacy
4. Peer Support
5. Transitions - assistance with leaving nursing homes and other institutions and returning to community-based residences; assisting individuals to avoid institutional placement; and assisting the transition of youth with significant disabilities after completion of secondary education to post-secondary life.
• Assistive Technology (supported by WisTech)
• Home and Vehicle Accessibility Assessments
• Benefits Counseling
• Home Care / Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
• Representative Payee

If you have a disability and need help, call us at 800-378-9128.

The 52nd Annual Rotary Softball Tournament at Lincoln Park is happening this weekend! Don't miss this opportunity to mix, mingle, and connect with Kenosha for a great cause. All event proceeds benefit Kenosha County non-profits, including $27,000 in grants given in 2023. So come hungry and thirsty, enjoy everything the Rotary Pavilion has to offer, and help us make this the biggest tournament yet!

🎉⚾️ Get ready for a weekend of fun and excitement at the Annual Rotary Softball Tournament in ! 🎉⚾️

🌭🍻🍕 Join us at Lincoln Park from Friday night, July 12th to Sunday, July 14th for Rotary's largest fundraiser of the year, benefiting local non-profits through grants. The community and families are welcome to watch hot softball action, enjoy freshly made concessions, and sip on ice-cold beer all weekend long!

📅 Event Highlights:
6 pm on Saturday: Kenosha Police Department VS Kenosha Firefighters C.A.R.E.
12 pm: on Sunday Kenosha Softball Hall of Fame Presentation

Don't miss this fantastic community tradition! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable weekend at Lincoln Park.

Youth "sharpened" 😉 their knife skills in the first of four classes in the series offered this July. They made fruit parfaits at The Teaching Kitchen in downtown Kenosha.

2024 Disability Pride Festival in Madison Wisconsin!
Event Start: July 27, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Event End: July 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Location: Warner Park, 2701 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI

Disability Pride Festival in Madison!
Celebrate the disability movement. There will be a stage, exhibitors, artists, and activists for this celebration.

Did you know Wisconsin has eight Independent Living Centers that are all a resource for people with disabilities?

Independent living centers (ILCs) are nonresidential private non-profit agencies that are designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities, and provide an array of independent living services.

All these nonprofits have a disability representation of board and staff of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of individuals with disabilities.
Services they provide:
• Independent Living (IL) Five (5) Core Services
1. Information & Referral
2. Independent Living Skills Training
3. Individual & Systems Advocacy
4. Peer Support
5. Transitions - assistance with leaving nursing homes and other institutions and returning to community-based residences; assisting individuals to avoid institutional placement; and assisting the transition of youth with significant disabilities after completion of secondary education to post-secondary life.

Click on the image below to learn more about ILC's

Wisconsin Independent Living Network We Are Working Together On The Common Goal Of Empowerment & Independence For Wisconsinites With Disabilities.

All set up for the first Youth Cooking Class. Today we will be focusing on knife skills while cutting fruit to make parfaits. 🍌🥭🍍🍓🍏🍎🔪

This unique event is designed to celebrate the talents of artists with disabilities living across the state of Wisconsin.

🌟 Reminder! Calling all Wisconsin artists! 🌟

🧡👨‍🎨Are you an artist with a disability living in Wisconsin? We're inviting YOU to submit your artwork to our 7th Annual Artists Beyond Boundaries event! This event celebrates the talents of artists with disabilities, and is a super fun way to showcase your artwork to a whole new group of art lovers!

🏆🏅Each year, we invite artists with disabilities to submit up to two works of art for a chance to be featured in our annual Artists Beyond Boundaries calendar! In additional to having your artwork featured, the top twelve artists will also win an award of $200!

🎨The call for art runs June 1st - August 31st, 2024.

🎟 Then, on October 3rd, 2024 we'll host a FREE in-person event which will be held at the Goodman Community Center's Brassworks Building from 6-8pm.
There we will feature ALL of the artwork submitted to the event, announce the top twelve awards, and enjoy some dessert and great company!

🌟🧡We can't wait to see the artwork you have to share with us this year!
Learn more at www.artistsbeyondboundaries.weebly.com! 🌟🧡