Wisconsin Voters with Disabilities Face Barriers
Accessibility continues to be a challenge for many Wisconsin voters with disabilities. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel took a look at the some of the barriers...
21 November, 2019
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DRW Supports Governor’s Veto of Bill Reducing Training for CNAs
DRW has issued a press release in support of The Governor's veto of 2019 SB 103, a bill that would have reduced the training requirements...
20 November, 2019
Disability Advocates Deliver Testimony on SB 527
Disability Advocates gathered at the Capitol today to delivery testimony supporting the changes to the current seclusion and restraint law. These changes to the law...
19 November, 2019
DRW’s 2018 Annual Report is now available
We invite you to take a look. In this issue you will hear about the achievements of some of our clients, get updates on changes...
07 November, 2019
Report on Health Coverage for Children
The Center for Children and Families (CCF) has released a new report that finds that the number and rate of uninsured children rose across the...
05 November, 2019
Mom says school district brushed off her warnings about a teacher
Fox 6 News has posted a story about a mother who tried to warn the Wauwatosa School District about a teacher who had assaulted her...
05 November, 2019
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund 2019 Awards
Congratulations to Disability Rights Wisconsin’s Shirin Cabraal and Lisa Foley, who were both honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund’s...
03 November, 2019
Public Hearing on Adoption
The Assembly Committee on Family Law is holding a public hearing regarding bills from the Speaker’s Task Force on Adoption. Disability Rights Wisconsin provided informational...
29 October, 2019
Mass Violence Legislation Scapegoats People with Mental Illness
The National Disability Rights Network joined over 20 national organizations including disability rights, civil rights, education, and privacy groups to express concerns about the Restoring,...
24 October, 2019
New Report Provides Strategies to Combat Mis-Incarceration of Children with Disabilities
The National Disability Rights Network has published a new report, "Probation Referral: Model for Diversion of Children and Youth with Disabilities from the Juvenile Justice...
24 October, 2019