Summary
During National Poverty Month, Disability Rights Wisconsin joins the Opposite of Poverty campaign to talk about how civil legal aid can reduce poverty. Today's client story is about how Martha and Disability Rights Wisconsin worked together to make sure she knew her rights for her job and future career.
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 are a part of the Civil Legal Aid Alliance of Wisconsin’s campaign, Opposite of Poverty. Follow the campaign on social media via our Facebook page and our LinkedIn page!
To succeed in the workplace, you must know your rights. This was the knowledge “Martha” sought out when she reached out to Disability Rights Wisconsin. She knew that she needed more information to talk to her former employer about her termination caused by her epilepsy.
Disability Rights Wisconsin worked closely with Martha to make sure she was confident explaining her rights. With the skills and knowledge in her hands, she was prepared for a lifetime of self-advocacy for this job and future steps in her career.
Read Martha’s story as part of the Opposite of Poverty campaign here.
Disability Rights Wisconsin provides civil legal aid and support to make sure that people with disabilities know their rights in the workplace. By preparing them with knowledge and resources, people with disabilities can work towards a better system for all and fight poverty in their own lives.