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All persons with disabilities and their families shall be empowered to exercise and enjoy the full extent of their rights and to pursue the greatest possible quality of life.

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Opposite of Poverty Campaign: Reclaiming Her Strength

During National Poverty Month, Disability Rights Wisconsin is joining with other organizations to talk about how important civil legal aid is to reducing poverty. We…
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BPDD Webinars: Medicaid: What’s at Stake and What to Do

Introduction National disability advocates and media reports think a federal bill that will have cuts to Medicaid will be introduced early this year. The Board…
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Winter Break 2024

Disability Rights Wisconsin’s offices will be closed from December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025 for our winter break. We will have limited staffing during…
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Comment on our 2025 Protection and Advocacy plan by December 19!

The deadline to send us your thoughts about our 2025 Protection and Advocacy goals and priorities is next week on December 19! This is your…
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The Medicare Part D Helpline is Closing.

The Medicare Part D Helpline will close at 5 p.m. on December 20, 2024. Both the webpage and phone number will be removed. What is…
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