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In Washington D.C., legislators are still working on the 2026 federal budget. But if things do not change before the fiscal year starts on October 1st, Disability Rights Wisconsin and other disability rights organizations will get cuts to their funding. These cuts will change how we offer our services for people with disabilities. In the current budget proposal, Disability Rights Wisconsin would not get funding for three of our nine programs related to Protection and…

Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist! We are looking for a skilled accounting professional who is detail-oriented and has experience in federal and state financial management guidelines. Accounts Payable Specialist About the Position The Accounts Payable Specialist maintains Disability Rights Wisconsin’s accounts payable system. This position will be responsible for: processing credit card and employee expense reimbursements while following DRW’s financial policies and procedures. assisting with account reconciliation. managing contracts…

Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for multiple positions. Become a part of an amazing team who advocates for and protects the rights of people with disabilities. Learn more about each positions below. Managing Attorney, Litigation Team About the Managing Attorney Position The Managing Attorney oversees the Litigation Team, who works on systemic change issues that affect a wide range of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. The team works within different areas of the law,…

Disability Rights Wisconsin is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on its 35th Anniversary! The act was passed and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. 35 years later on the same day, we celebrate this important civil rights law and what it means for people with disabilities throughout the United States. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of…

Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for a Staff Attorney for our Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman Program and SSI-MC External Advocacy Project, based out of Milwaukee. SSI-MC Staff Attorney About the Attorney Position As part of the Supplemental Security Income Managed Care External Advocacy Project (SSI-MC EAP), the Staff Attorney supports and gives legal guidance to advocates. Their responsibilities include: overseeing intake and cases. working with other attorneys to discuss intake, cases, case strategy,…

About Disability Pride Month In July, we celebrate the history of the disability community in the United States. This month is important because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on July 26, 1990. It prohibited discrimination based on disabilities. We honor all activism and advocacy that people with disabilities and their allies undertook to get here. People with disabilities belong in our communities! They are one of the largest minority populations in the…

About the Listening Sessions The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) wants to hear from you about the most important issues affecting people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Your comments will guide their next 5-year state plan. Learn more about the sessions: English flyer El folleto en español Listening Sessions July 17, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. — Register for July 17 here. August 7, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. — Register for August 7 here….

About the Forum The Department of Corrections is hosting a forum on July 28 for friends and family of people who are currently incarcerated or on active community supervision. At the forum, attendees can ask questions and give feedback on Wisconsin’s corrections policy. Location: In-person in Wausau, WI Date and Time: July 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the forum here. Forum Registration Registration is required. Register here to attend…

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 rights laws, like the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, protect students from discrimination based on disability. In its June 12 decision, the Supreme Court did not accept the 8th Circuit’s increased standard requiring schoolchildren to show that school officials acted with bad…

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 Ombudsman Position The Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman works with Family Care, Partnership, and IRIS enrollees in Wisconsin. The responsibilities of this positions are: collecting information about Family Care and IRIS cases. investigating complaints. supporting enrollees in meetings, appeals, hearings, and self-advocacy. giving information, guidance, and referrals. giving outreach and…