Category: Self-Advocacy

School districts are required to identify children who may have disabilities and evaluate them for special education eligibility. This guide provides information for parents on special education referrals, the steps of an evaluation, and options if a student is found…

This fact sheet is designed to give some examples of neighbor dispute or harassment issues that people with disabilities may experience and give suggestions for how to deal with them. Updated: April 2024

This self-advocacy fact sheet provides information on the following Social Security Administration topics: Contacting the Social Security Administration Eligibility Representative payee Fraud, waste, and abuse concerning SSI and SSDI Identity theft Overpayments Discrimination by the Social Security Administration Office Further…

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or the way things are done that enables a person with a disability equal access to employment. This DRW factsheet will answer your questions about reasonable accommodations, the process to…

This DRW factsheet has answers to your frequently asked questions about your employment record and how to request it. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Read the Employment Records Frequently Asked Questions document (accessible PDF) [Updated: November…

This DRW factsheet outlines processes for addressing snow removal issues in residential housing, public property, and places of public accommodation such as businesses. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Read the Snow Removal factsheet (accessible PDF) [Updated:…

As a parent of a child receiving special education services, you have the right under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) to engage in dispute resolution when you disagree with your child’s school regarding their Individualized Education Program…

This DRW fact sheet provides information and resources on what to do if your child is experiencing bullying based on their disability, race, color, sex, or national origin. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Read the Bullying factsheet…

Wisconsin pupils with disabilities can and do participate in open enrollment. A pupil may not be denied open enrollment because the pupil is a child with a disability nor based on the category of the disability. Learn more about open…

This DRW factsheet provides information and guidance on non-discrimination in extra-curricular activities, including athletics. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Read the School Athletics factsheet (accessible PDF) . Español: Lea la hoja informativa de deportes…