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Ed Roberts (January 23, 1939 - March 14, 1995) is widely considered the father of the independent living movement. As a teenager, Roberts survived polio, but the neurological effects were long lasting and he used a wheelchair to get around. His fight for independence began in high school, when officials wouldn't let him graduate because he was missing what the school considered a core class - -... Read More
Applications for the Society's Assets 2022 Scholarship Awards must be postmarked by February 1, 2022. The application packet is available by clicking here. Call 800-378-9128 for more information.
College students with physical and/or sensory disabilities could be eligible for scholarships, with at least $5,000 in total. Applicants must reside in the Society's Assets service area, which... Read More
Society's Assets Employees Receive Statewide Awards
Two caregivers from Society's Assets were recently named award winners by The Wisconsin Long Term Care Workforce Alliance. This group of public and private organizations solicits nominations from across the state and recognizes professional caregivers with a monetary award and certificate.
Minnie Clay, working out of the Kenosha office... Read More
Graduating high school seniors, continuing students, or adults returning to school who already have, or plan to, enroll in an accredited college, university, or technical school on a full-time basis to seek a degree are eligible. The applicant must have, have a record of, or be regarded as having a permanent and substantial (as opposed to a minor) disability that affects daily living. To apply,... Read More
Society's Assets has received a grant from the Technology Fund at United Way of Racine County. The Technology Fund is designed to provide nonprofit organizations in Racine County with technology for use by organization staff/volunteers to increase proficiency, efficiency, and impact.
Sandra Smith, Director of Information Technology at Society's Assets, describes how the agency will use the... Read More
Society's Assets is sponsoring its 22nd annual youth art contest. Students in grades kindergarten through high school in the agency's service area of Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties are invited to participate. Schools in the area have received contest information. Parents or students can contact Society's Assets directly for entry blanks. Entry blanks are also available... Read More
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance to remind all Americans how important it is for individuals, families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time. The staff at Society's Assets recommend that people with disabilities and their families plan ahead for the unique needs they may have during a weather or other emergency... Read More
Area school districts are set to welcome students soon. So it's a good time to remind families that Society's Assets staff are resources for students with disabilities. They can be active members of student IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and transition teams. Tricia Lewis, Director of Independent Living Services at Society's Assets, explains the agency's involvement.
"Students with... Read More
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... Read More
The ground-breaking civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), turns thirty-one on July 26. The law makes sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA is divided into five titles (or sections) that relate to different areas of public life. These areas are: public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and... Read More