disabilityrights WISCONSIN

There is so much about raising a child with a disability that moves parents and children into clinical and therapeutic realms, that opportunities for more ordinary or natural supports are often missed. In this guide written by Mark Sweet and Molly Murphy many areas of conversation are suggested to help parents invite others to get to know their young and not so young children with disabilities.

Click here to download the CORE Guide

2007 marked DRW’s 30 year anniversary of providing advocacy for persons with disabilities throughout Wisconsin. The 2007 Annual Report includes in depth articles on our activities during the last year, along with highlights of our advocacy successes over the past three decades. To read the report: Annual Report 2007

This guide offers ideas and strategies to support child care staff in developing childcare practices that consider the needs of individual children and promote an inclusive experience for families and children. Included in the guide are tools to be used by child care staff to encourage conversations between staff and parents, among staff, and between supervisors and staff. February 2008.

Click here to download Thinking Guide to Inclusive Child Care

This paper presents DRW’s vision for the future under Wisconsin’s long-term care program, Family Care.

Click here to download Family Care Expansion: Envisioning a Positive Future

Disability Rights Wisconsin’s 2005 Annual Report. 2005

Click here to download Disability Rights Wisconsin Report to the Community 2005

The purpose of this workbook is to provide some introductory information about language, culture, and respectful interactions between hearing and Deaf. You are invited to think about your roles and opportunities, as well as your responsibilities, to make your services and support more available to Deaf. April 2004

Click here to download When Deaf and Hearing Meet Part 1
Click here to download When Deaf and Hearing Meet Part 2

Report documenting the funding issues facing counties and people with disabilities that results in waiting lists for services. 11 pages. This document is available at no charge.

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