Community Programs and Classes

Society's Assets is dedicated to being a strong community partner. We host several groups and events for disability awareness, peer support, and education for people with disabilities and mental health conditions and their family and friends. Follow our Facebook for current events and news.

TREES (Teaching Relationships for Everyone in Everyday Situations)

Explore relationships and boundaries with our exclusive, interactive program. TREES guides you through how different relationships develop, how to set your own boundaries, and how to recognize and respect the boundaries of others. From best friends to co-workers, each relationship is different, but they all start with ourselves. Send an email with questions about funding sources or accomodations or call 262-637-9128.

Bookworm Club Meetings

Our Independent Living Center is hosting monthly Bookworm Club meetings to delve into books that explore disability-related themes. A limited supply of each title is available from our lending library. Past books include Still Alice, The Fault in Our Stars, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Our group meets at the Kenosha north-side library at 3:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month.

RevitalEYES: Vision Loss Empowerment Group

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Revital Eyes is an empowerment group for those with any degree of vision loss. We meet monthly to give insight and provide resources for anyone with a visual impairment, no matter how recent. We support each other in being independent and living with vision loss.

We meet virtually on the second Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. A second group has started on the second Friday of the month at 4:00 pm. This group is bilingual. For more information, send an email to Tami or call her at 262-925-6097.

GameAble - Youth Game Night

GameAble has moved to a virtual program due to the coronavirus pandemic. Please reach out to Emily for information on the program, or to join a mailing list for when GameAble resumes in person. Click here to email her or call her at 262-637-9128.

GameAble is a free game night event for those aged 14-25. Play video games, card games, board games, and enjoy snacks. Events take place on the third Thursday of every month from 6-7:30pm at our Racine office 5200 Washington Ave, Second Floor Suite 225, Racine. There is an elevator and accessible parking in the rear of the building. Adaptive equipment and technology tools available to accommodate any skill level, ability, and amount of participation.

New Group Gears Up for Those Born in the 90s

Image of a Wheelchair on the Move with group's name Born in the 90s So you're twenty something and looking for help with those grown-up issues like finding a job or moving into your own place. You also have a disability or mental health condition. This group will give you information and support for moving ahead. The group meets virtually for now, on the first and third Thursday evenings of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Contact Emily Cadman, Independent Living Coordinator, about upcoming meetings at 262-637-9128 or click here to email her.

Professional Training

Certified Peer Specialist Training

Society's Assets is the coordinator of certified peer specialist trainings for Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Jefferson, and Rock counties. A certified peer specialist is someone who has lived experience with a mental health condition and/or substance abuse use who is also formally trained in peer support skills. A certified peer specialist is a paid professional who uses their experience and training to support others in recovery. Please see flyer for more information on certified peer specialists in Wisconsin. For the most up-to-date information on upcoming trainings and events for certified peer specialists, please visit www.wicps.org or contact Tricia by email or by phone at 262-637-9128.

Youth and Independent Living Classes

Presented by people with disabilities for people with disabilities in a flexible learning environment. We welcome the use of technology tools and personal care workers.

RAILS (Relationships, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills)

RAILS is an independent living skills summer program for transition-age youth. It covers a wide range of topics that are crucial for a smooth transition into a job and adult life. For more information, call 262-637-9128 or contact Tricia by email.

Your Money Matters

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Learn to make and stick to a budget, build good credit and save for your future. For more information, call 262-637-9128 or contact Tricia by email.

Help Yourself: Self-Advocacy

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Learn to use your voice to speak up for your needs, wants, and goals at work, at school, and at home. Contact us by email with questions about funding sources or accomodations.

Check back for future class dates or contact our Independent Living team at 262-637-9128 or 866-840-9761 TTY to set up a class.

Skills to Pay the Bills

Learn the soft skills necessary to be successful on the job. From communication to a good professional attitude, we use hands-on activities and interaction to practice people skills. Contact us with questions about funding sources or accomodations.