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Major Win for Students with Disabilities in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools Case

On June 12, 2025, the United States Supreme Court rejected an increased standard for school-aged children asserting their rights under federal disability rights laws. Disability…
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Accessibility in Federal Buildings

Send your thoughts now on a new rule that would take away accessibility requirements for new federal buildings! About the New Rule The federal Department…
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Now Hiring: Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman, Statewide and Northeast Wisconsin

Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for two Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman positions. Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman About the Family Care and IRIS…
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The Joint Committee on Finance Should Support Increased Funding for Special Education and School-Based Mental Health Grants

Press Release Read this press release as an accessible PDF here. For Immediate Release: June 11, 2025 Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, lisah@drwi.org, 608-308-2639…
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DRW in the News: Proposed WI Bill Could Expand Remote Language Interpretation in Court

A new bill that would change remote language interpretation in courts has passed the Wisconsin Senate. The bill would let interpreters appear by telephone or…
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