Staff at Independence First help people with disabilities succeed [Video]

Tuesday is International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

It’s a day aimed at promoting understanding of disabilities and mobilizing support for dignity, rights, and well-being.

Watch: Staff at Independence First help people with disabilities succeed.

Staff at Independence First help people with disabilities succeed

TMJ4’s Andrea Williams stopped by Independence First on South First Street in Milwaukee — the mission there is to empower individuals with disabilities through advocacy and independent living skills.

Rebecca Rabatin works as the community access and legislative policy analyst for Independence First.

“I do have a disability, I do wear hearing aids, I’m hard of hearing and I also have severe arthritis,” Rabatin says. “The work I do is very important to me, disability has been something that’s been in my family, and I understand some of the struggles that individuals with disabilities have.”

Phillip Corona serves as the informational referral coordinator.

“I help folks with resources they’re looking for. If it’s housing resources, if its legal …