Awards Granted to the Agency
| Year |
Award |
| 2009 |
Appreciation Award from People First Wisconsin |
| 2009 |
TASC Advocacy Award from National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) for “excellence in protecting & advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.” Especially for child advocacy, with respect to our successful lawsuit against the Milwaukee Public Schools and our multifaceted approach to reduce restraint and seclusion in schools and treatment settings. |
| 2008 |
Commendation from Congresswoman Gwen Moore for being “on the forefront in helping hundreds of people move from institutions into community living arrangements.” |
| 2008 |
Commendation from Governor Jim Doyle “in recognition of 30 years of outstanding service to the people of the State of Wisconsin.” |
| 2008 |
Richard Blakely Organizational Achievement Award presented by Governor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. |
| 2007 |
Voices of Courage Community Support Award presented by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. |
| 2004 |
President’s Award presented by Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin |
| 2003 |
Resolution from the Wisconsin Association for the Deaf “for past, present and continuing advocacy efforts on behalf of people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their families.” |
| 2003 |
Professional Service Award from NAMI Wisconsin for “working hard and tirelessly to improve the quality of life of those affected by mental illness.” |
| 1999 |
Award for 20 Years of Making Waves presented to Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy (former name for Disability Rights Wisconsin) from WI Council on Developmental Disabilities. |
Awards Granted to DRW Staff Members
| Staff Member |
Year |
Award |
| Betsy Abramson |
2007 |
Legal Association of Women’s Margo Melli Achievement Award |
| 2002 |
Dan Tuchscherer Outstanding Public Interest Law Attorney Award presented by State Bar of WI Public Interest Law Section (2001) |
| 1997 – 2000 |
Kellogg National Leadership Program presented by W.K. Kellogg Foundation |
| December 1997 |
Paul Lichterman Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Advancement of Legal Services for Older Persons |
| Barbara Beckert |
2010 |
IL Advocacy Award, Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers |
| 2009 |
Barbara Stein Building Bridges Award presented by National Council of Jewish Women |
| 2007 |
Mental Health America of Wisconsin Advocate of theYear Award |
| Lynn Breedlove |
2007 |
President’s Award presented by the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups |
| May 2005 |
Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities Adult Services Award |
| 2001 |
Outstanding Public Service Award presented by WI County Human Service Association |
| 2001 |
Friend of County Government Award presented by WI Counties Association |
| 1995 |
President’s Award presented by Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups |
| 1994 |
Friend of People First Award |
| 1993 |
Long Term Support Award presented by DHSS/DCS
|
| 1991 |
Community Advocate Award presented by DHSS/DCS
|
| 1990 |
Founders Award presented by The Association for Persons with Severe Disabilities (TASH) WI Chapter |
| Shirin Cabraal |
May 2010 |
Dan Tuchscherer Outstanding Public Interest Law Attorney Award presented by State Bar of WI Public Interest Law Section
(2009)
|
| 2009 |
Marquette University Law School Elder=s Advisor Award for Distinguished Service in Health and Elder Law |
| 2006 |
Robert Bradford Smith Award for Advocacy on Behalf of People with Mental Illness presented by Transitional Living Services, Inc. |
| Jo Cauley |
2010 |
Special Recognition Award from Arc – Dane County (2009) |
| Ellen Escalera |
2011 |
Marquette University Law School Howard B. Eisenberg Service Award |
| 2007 |
Backyard Hero Award presented by Community Shares of Wisconsin |
| Liz Ford |
2009 |
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Quest for Excellence Award |
| Phyllis Greenberger |
2006 |
Individual Advocacy for Children Award presented by Children Come First |
| Dianne Greenley |
2009 |
Certificate of Commendation from Governor Doyle for 25 years on the HIRSP Board |
| 2009 |
Eunice Z. Edgar Life Time Achievement Award from ACLU of Wisconsin |
| 2009 |
Dan Tuchscherer Outstanding Public Interest Law Attorney Award presented by State Bar of WI Public Interest Law Section (2005) |
| 2006 |
Long Term Support Award presented by DHSS/DCS |
| April 2001 |
Professional Services Award presented by NAMI WI |
| 2002 |
Distinguished Social Workers Award presented by the National Association of Social Workers – WI Chapter |
| 1998 |
Marygold Melli Achievement Award presented by Legal Association for Women |
| October 1995 |
Award of Excellence for Facilitating Consumer Dignity presented by Consumer of WI (PREVAIL) |
| June 1994 |
Joan S. Litigation Team Member Award presented by Legal Action of WI and its volunteer Lawyers Project |
| January 1992 |
Advocacy award presented by the Family Service & the F.A.S.T. Parent State Advisory Council |
| Mitch Hagopian |
2006 |
Pro Bono Award for a Legal Services Attorney presented by the Wisconsin State Bar |
| Ellen Henningsen |
2007 |
Pro Bono Award for a Legal Services Attorney presented by the Wisconsin State Bar |
| Tom Hlavacek |
May 2005 |
Robert Bradford Smith Award presented by Transitional Living Service |
| Joan Karan |
2010 |
Equal Justice Fund Distinguished Service Award |
| Pat Kelly |
1988 |
Victor J. Contrucci Outstanding Service Award from the WCDD |
| Monica Murphy |
2011 |
Wisconsin Law Journal Women in the Law Honoree |
| 2007 |
Equal Justice Fund Distinguished Service Award |
| 2000 |
Award from NAPAS for her participation in the Chuck E. Cheese Case |
| Jeff Spitzer Resnick |
2005 |
Equal Justice Fund Distinguished Service Award
|
| 2004 |
Arc Wisconsin Distinguished Service Award |
| Mark Sweet |
2005 |
TASH Positive Approaches Award |
| Susan Tess |
2000 |
Developmental Disabilities Network ‘Long Haul Award’ |
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