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About Our Protection and Advocacy Goals and Priorities, FY 2027
News News July 6, 2026Disability Rights Wisconsin has proposed our Protection and Advocacy (P&A) goals and priorities for 2027, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. As part of the process, we want to hear from the public about what Disability Rights Wisconsin should focus on. Download the Consolidated P&A Goals & Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027 (pdf) The ...
Now Hiring: Advocacy Specialist, Investigator
Job Openings News July 6, 2026Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring an Advocacy Specialist, who will monitor the quality of services for people with disabilities in Wisconsin.About the Position As part of DRW’s Protection & Advocacy responsibilities, the Advocacy Specialist – Investigator plays a critical role in monitoring the quality of services available to individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin. They ...
Increase Voter Accessibility: Senate Committee Hears DRW Recommendations
Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired shared recommendations with a Senate committee to improve voting accessibility for people with disabilities and older adults across Wisconsin.
2027 Protection and Advocacy Priorities Survey
Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking community feedback to help set its 2027 advocacy, legal, and Protection and Advocacy priorities.
Madison Disability Pride Festival 2026
Celebrate disability pride with us at Madison Disability Pride Festival on July 25, 2026 from 12 to 5 p.m.!
Happy Disability Pride Month!
In July, we celebrate the disabled community in the United States, their history, achievements, leadership, and existence.
Self-Advocacy: New Form Letters for Housing and Education Needs
Disability Rights Wisconsin now has new form letters for housing and education issues! These form letters will guide you through the steps of requesting accommodations for your home or at school.
Disability Rights Wisconsin Lauds Ruling on Rights of Medicaid Recipients
A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately.
Tell the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council what waiting for DVR services means to you!
People with disabilities facing long waits for Wisconsin DVR services are encouraged to share their experiences with the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council and speak up about the need for funding.
New Bills That Will Limit Voting for People with Disabilities
Congress will vote soon on three bills that will make it harder for people with disabilities to vote. Learn how to take action!
Action Alert: Oppose SB611 Before January 28, 2026 Public Hearing
Disability Rights Wisconsin urges opposition to SB611. This legislation would let teachers decide which students they keep in class. Learn what you can do to make your voice heard.
DRW’s Statement on Introduction of AB 859 and SB 852
Disability Rights Wisconsin supports proposed legislation to fully fund special education reimbursement rates established in the state budget while calling for increased funding to better support students with disabilities and Wisconsin schools.
Become a Part of the LIFT Advisory Council Today!
The Lived Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Advisory Council is looking for new members! Join a council of people who will make their voices heard in Disability Rights Wisconsin’s work throughout Wisconsin! What is the Council? The Lived Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Advisory Council serves as a formal advisory body to Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), centering the voices of individuals living ...
Hope on the Horizon for Wisconsin’s Disability Advocacy for Victims of Crimes
Recent gaps in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding have affected non-profits across Wisconsin. These non-profits have key services like sexual assault hotlines, domestic violence shelters, and advocacy services for victims of crimes. Among these non-profits, Disability Rights Wisconsin serves people with disabilities who are victims of crimes – a group often dismissed by law enforcement and the legal system. ...
Winter Break at Disability Rights Wisconsin
Disability Rights Wisconsin will be closed to the public from December 24 to January 2 for our winter break. While we are on break, we will not be available for drop-ins, deliveries, or other services. Disability Rights Wisconsin will return to regular business hours and operations on January 5. Thank you so much for your support this year!
DRW Applauds Agreement in US v. Town of Thornapple Case
The right to vote privately and independently is in both federal and Wisconsin law. This includes access to voting equipment that allows an eligible voter to mark their ballot independently. This is especially important for voters with print disabilities such as blindness, low vision, or difficulty with fine motor skills. Earlier this month, the town of Thornapple, Wisconsin, agreed to ...
Giving Tuesday 2025: The Power of Legal Advocacy
Like so many others, Sara* came to Disability Rights Wisconsin after fighting on her own for far too long. She simply needed permission to build a fence so her daughter could play safely outside. Even after pleading her case before the city council, she was denied. “I already tried on my own and failed miserably,” she said.* Disability Rights Wisconsin’s ...
Action Alert: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Public Hearing
action alerts News July 6, 2026About the Public Hearing The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Division of Vocation Rehabilitation (DVR) is holding a public hearing on Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. The hearing is to get public opinion on the Division’s plan for dealing with a large funding shortage. The plan includes putting people asking for vocational rehabilitation (VR) ...
Council on Special Education Public Forum, November 2025
About the Council on Special Education Forum The Wisconsin Council for Special Education wants to hear from you about special education in Wisconsin! They will use your thoughts and comments in advising the Department of Public Instruction on issues that affect education for students with disabilities. Among the public, council would like to hear from: Families School administrators Educators Community ...
Action Alert: Oppose AB613 and AB614 in advance of Thursday’s Public Hearing
action alerts News July 6, 2026Public Hearing on Two New Bills On Thursday, November 6th, the Assembly Education Committee is having a Public Hearing on two bills: AB 613 and AB 614. Disability Rights Wisconsin is concerned that students with disabilities would lose out on even more education than they already do. Meanwhile, schools would get no new resources to ...
November 2025 FoodShare Benefits
Delays in FoodShare Benefits Monthly benefits for FoodShare members will be delayed beginning November 1, because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. FoodShare benefits are 100 percent funded by the federal government and the shutdown will need to end before members can start getting benefits again. Benefits that are already on your card will not be removed because of the ...
DRW in the News: Layoffs at Federal Special Education Offices
Layoffs at federal special education offices during the government shutdown have surprised many disability groups in Wisconsin. On October 10, the administration laid off 466 employees within the U.S. Department of Education, which includes nearly all employees in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. These layoffs and cuts may affect students with disabilities and their education, which has ...
About Our Protection and Advocacy Goals and Priorities, FY 2026
Disability Rights Wisconsin has proposed our Protection and Advocacy (P&A) goals and priorities for 2026. As part of the process, we want to hear from the public about what Disability Rights Wisconsin should focus on. Download the DRAFT: Consolidated P&A Goals & Priorities FY 2026 (pdf). The goals and priorities in this plan identify areas that we expect to devote ...
