WISCONSIN
Disability Rights Wisconsin, as a part of the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, is helping to sponsor a presidential forum on disability issues in Columbus, Ohio on July 26th.
Click here for more information on the forum.
The event will start around 11:00 central time on July 26th, and will be webcast online on disaboom.com.
Click here if you would like to “attend” the webcast.
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY for the Community & Institutions Team in our Milwaukee office. The attorney will handle individual cases, participate in systems advocacy and supervise non-attorney advocates. Dynamic work environment and the opportunity to work with creative, dedicated staff committed to social justice. Call 414-773-4646 or www.disabilityrightswi.org for position description with required qualifications and responsibilities. Salary: $35,000 - $55,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefits. Resume & cover letter by July 31 to: Disability Rights Wisconsin, 6737 W. Washington St., Suite 3230, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Members of racial/ethnic minority groups and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EEO/AA employer. Click here for position description.
DRW reached a settlement with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in its class action law suit against DPI and the Milwaukee Public Schools. Click here to read the settlement agreement: DRW Settlement with DPI
We are hiring for the following open positions in our Milwaukee Office:
Bilingual Intake Specialist (Full-time) to perform client intake functions. Contact/experience with people with disabilities, excellent listening and communication skills. Must be proficient in reading and writing Spanish. Salary: $27,000 – $45,000, depending on experience. Click here for position description.
Advocacy Specialist (Full-time) to provide individual advocacy to persons with disabilities including assistive technology and SSI managed care. Contact/experience with people with disabilities; individual advocacy experience; problem solving and investigative skills. Some statewide travel required. Salary: $27,000 - $45,000, depending on experience. Click here for position description.
Excellent fringe benefits. For further information call 414-773-4646. Resume and cover letter indicating position of interest due: July 11th to: Disability Rights Wisconsin, 6737 W. Washington St., #3230. Milwaukee, WI 53214. Members of racial/ethnic minority groups and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. EEO/AA Employer
Editorial: Milwaukee Public Schools should find a way to put its long battle over special education behind it.
From the Journal Sentinel
Posted: June 15, 2008
Click here to read the editorial on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel website
MPS ordered to do more for Special Needs
From the Journal Sentinel
Posted: June 8, 2008
A federal judge has ruled full-force in favor of potentially historic changes that would require Milwaukee Public Schools to provide more services sooner to thousands of struggling students.
Click here to read the article on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel website
At our 30th anniversary celebration, Executive Director Lynn Breedlove described the BIG IDEAS that inspired DRW’s beginning and continue to inspire us today:
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Representative Gwen Moore praised DRW for 30 years of “stellar” advocacy. Click here to read her letter of commendation: Rep. Moore Commendation
Governor Jim Doyle presented a plaque to DRW honoring our “Thirty years of outstanding service to the people of the State of Wisconsin.” Click here to read the commendation: Governor Doyle Commendation
The Board of Directors of Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) will be holding a Listening Session on Friday, June 20, 2008 in La Crosse.
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At DRW’s 30th anniversary celebration Rebecca (Becky) Young was honored with DRW’s first-ever Lifetime Advocate Award for her amazing advocacy and deep commitment to justice and quality service to people in need.
Becky has been an advocate for decades for people with disabilities. In particular, Becky has been a vocal champion of people with mental illness and a strong supporter of DRW’s work in jails and prisons. She served on the DRW Board for six years and was recently elected to another 6 year term.
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At “Spotlight: Disability Rights Wisconsin,” DRW’s 30 Year Anniversary Banquet on May 31, DRW presented 10 ALLY AWARDS to organizations with which DRW has had a longstanding advocacy partnership. The awards were presented in recognition of effective advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities.
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