Options for Independent Living

11/03/2026

Today is Election Day!
Every polling place must be accessible. If you have voting questions or accessibility concerns, contact the Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline at 1-844-DIS-VOTE.


Graphic reads: Tuesday, November 3, Election Day. Questions? Contact the DRW Voter Hotline. 1-8444-DIS-VOTE. [email protected]

11/03/2026

🎃🧡 WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING EVENT! 💜

Our first Sensory-Friendly Accessible Trunk or Treat & Wheelchair/Mobility Device Wash was everything we hoped it would be — and MORE!

We welcomed over 155 participants from SIX counties for an afternoon of Halloween fun, community connections, and accessibility!

A HUGE thank you to the incredible businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members who helped bring this event to life! From hosting trunks and handing out treats to washing mobility devices, helping with registration, and everything in between — we couldn't have done it without you!

Special thanks to Access Elevator, Inc. of Neenah for sponsoring our event, Numotion & Knights of Columbus Council #617 for keeping mobility devices clean and safe, Green Bay Rockers Baseball Club for sending Rhodie to join the Halloween fun! And to all of our trunks who joined the fun:
GRIT 920 - Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Green Bay Connection - Brown County Library Bookmobile - Evergreen Theater - National Railroad Museum - JOSHUA-Green Bay - Oneida Aging & Disability Services - Bay Area Behavioral Health - Brown County Foster Care - League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay - HME Home Medical - ServiceMaster Recovery by Restoration Holdings - Green Bay - UW-Oshkosh Softball - Independence First -A Brighter Christmas Day - BRAIN Fox Valley - any other friends of Options

And to everyone who came out to celebrate with us — THANK YOU! You are the reason we do this. We can't wait to do it again! 🧡💜

📸 We want to see your Halloween fun, too! Did you get a great costume photo? Drop it in the comments! Or tell us — which trunk was your favorite? 🎃👻

11/02/2026

New Touch Tour Opportunity at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center!! Designed for blind and low-vision community members, their sensory-inclusive Sound of Music Touch Tour offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the show’s set, props and costumes through touch and guided description. RSVP to join them November 4 for this unique behind-the-scenes experience.
Learn more and RSVP at the link here: https://foxcitiespac.com/touch-tour/

Designed for blind and low-vision community members, our sensory-inclusive Sound of Music Touch Tour offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the show’s set, props and costumes through touch and guided description. Join us November 4 for this unique behind-the-scenes experience.

Learn more and RSVP: https://foxcitiespac.com/touch-tour/

10/30/2026

Join us on November 2 in Two Rivers at the Lester Public Library and November 9 in Algoma at ESI - Empowering & Supporting Individuals for a presentation by Options for Independent Living!

Stacie is a Memory Loss Technology Specialist, and in addition to speaking on all of the ways that Options for Independent Living can help you stay safe and independent in your home, she will also be presenting on different technologies that help support independence for those suffering with memory loss.

Reservations are not required for these events. We hope to see you there!

10/30/2026

💚 Caregivers, this day is for you!

Whether you're new to caregiving or have been supporting a loved one for years, having access to information, resources, and people who understand can make a difference.

The Brown County Caregiver Coalition is bringing caregivers together for Let's Talk Caregiving: A Day of Support on November 14!

Spend the morning connecting with other caregivers, hearing real-life experiences, exploring community resources, and learning about options for planning and support.

Topics include changing relationships during caregiving, future planning, in-home care, supportive living options, and more.

Free onsite respite care will be available through Curative Connections
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Curative Connections, 2900 Curry Lane, Green Bay

📞 Registration is required. Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County WI 920-448-4300 to reserve your spot.

See the flyer for more details and the full schedule!

10/30/2026

🏒 Have you heard of sled hockey? Here's your chance to give it a try!

The Northeast Wisconsin Yeti Sled Hockey team in Appleton is looking for new players ages 5–17!

Sled hockey gives children with mobility limitations the opportunity to get out on the ice, learn a new sport, make friends, and be part of a team. All skill levels are welcome, and no experience is needed!

💙 The best part? It's FREE! Adaptive sleds, protective equipment, coaching, and ice time are all provided.

📍 Appleton Ice at Appleton Memorial Park
📅 Sundays, September–May

Interested in learning more or seeing if sled hockey might be a good fit for your child?
📧 [email protected]

Check out their page for practice times and updates!

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to get in the game! 🏒

10/29/2026

🎃👻 It’s TRUNK OR TREAT DAY!! 🍬🚗

Our staff are busy getting everything ready, and we can’t wait to see you all this afternoon! 🧡

Didn’t get a chance to register? NO WORRIES! Come on out and join the fun! Everyone is welcome, and no registration is needed!

🚿 Wheelchair Wash: 2–6 PM

🎃 Trunk or Treat: 3–6 PM

Come for the treats, the fun, the smiles, and a great afternoon with our community!

We’re so excited to see you! 🧡🍁

📍 Options for Independent Living
555 Country Club Road, Green Bay, WI 54313

10/28/2026

🎃👻 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! 🧡💜

We've been planning, preparing, and getting everything ready, and we can't believe our Sensory-Friendly Accessible Trunk or Treat & Wheelchair/Mobility Device Wash is almost here!

We have some amazing trunks lined up, plenty of treats and non-food goodies, the Brown County Library Bookmobile, and lots of Halloween fun waiting for you!

💜 Quiet, sensory-friendly spaces will be available, decorations won't be too spooky-scary, and we'll have an ASL interpreter on site!

♿ Wheelchair & Mobility Device Wash: 2–6 p.m.
🎃 Trunk or Treat: 3–6 p.m.

📅 Thursday, October 29
📍 Options for Independent Living
555 Country Club Rd., Green Bay
Upper Parking Lot (by NWTC)

FREE to attend! Costumes are encouraged, and families that include people with disabilities are welcome!

Haven't registered yet? That's okay - registration isn't necessary - we'd love to see you!

👉 bit.ly/TrunkswithTreats

We can't wait to see our parking lot filled with costumes, smiles, trunks and families enjoying Halloween together! 🎃🧡

See you TOMORROW! 👻

GRIT 920 - Access Elevator, Inc. of Neenah - Evergreen Theater - Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Green Bay Connection - National Railroad Museum - Oneida Aging & Disability Services - Brown County Foster Care - League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay - HME Home Medical - ServiceMaster Recovery by Restoration Holdings - Green Bay - UW-Oshkosh Softball - A Brighter Christmas Day - BRAIN Fox Valley - Independence First

10/28/2026

Reminder to return your absentee ballot!

Voters with disabilities can have assistance returning their absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. Your municipality may also have absentee ballot drop boxes.

Your ballot must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day.