Voting rights are in the new news as Wisconsin legislators consider new proposals that would impact the voting rights of many people with disabilities. Disability advocates are featured in these recent stories: Wednesday on Lake Effect: voting access legislation, artist Vedale Hill, understanding the birth of the universe – WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR Wisconsin Senate committee holds hearing on election bills critics say make voting harder – WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR….
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DRW Testimony at February 7 Senate Election Committee Public Hearing
The Senate Election Committee held a hearing on February 7th on eleven new voting bills. DRW testified regarding the impact of these bills on people with disabilities. View DRW’s Testimony here (accessible pdf). View the Senate Hearing Notice here (pdf). If these issues are important to you, tell your legislators about your views. To find contact information for your legislators, you can call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-362-9472 or use the “Who Are My Legislators?”…
Now Hiring: Employment and Civil Rights Staff Attorney
Disability Rights Wisconsin is hiring for an Employment and Civil Rights Staff Attorney. This position is advertised as full-time and requires Wisconsin residency. The Staff Attorney will provide legal advice and advocacy to end the disability employment gap in Wisconsin and to advance the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Additional responsibilities will include conducting outreach to the community, trainings on employment and civil rights laws, and advocacy on issues of fair housing, education, access…
2022 Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum
Milwaukee’s first open mayoral election in nearly two decades is a historical occasion. Make sure you are prepared to vote in the February 15th primary. Join Disability Rights Wisconsin, Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, and our partners for our 2022 Virtual Milwaukee Mayoral Forum. All are welcome. Registration is required. All seven candidates have agreed to participate. When: Monday, January 31, 2022, 7 – 8:30PM Register for the forum here via Zoom. View and share the…
Now Hiring: Initial Response Attendant
Disability Rights Wisconsin is hiring for an Initial Response Attendant in our Admin Team. This position is advertised as full-time and requires Wisconsin residency. The Initial Response Attendant will be responsible for responding to incoming calls as a liaison between DRW and its current and potential clients. They will connect current clients with DRW staff, provide technical assistance in response to questions and inquiries calls may have, and enter calls into our data system to…
Now Hiring: Program Attorney, Disability Benefit Specialist Program
Disability Rights Wisconsin is hiring for a Program Attorney within our Disability Benefits Program. This position is full-time and Wisconsin residency is required. The Program Attorney for the Disability Benefits Program will provide technical assistance and training on benefit matters related to people with disabilities to Disability Benefit Specialists (DBSs) located in Aging and Disability Centers (ADRCs) throughout Wisconsin. The Program Attorney will also develop and maintain training materials, represent clients whose cases have been…
Now Hiring: Supervising Attorney, Victim Advocacy Program
Disability Rights Wisconsin is hiring for a Supervisory Attorney within our Victim Advocacy Program. This position is full-time and Wisconsin residency is required. The Supervising Attorney for the Victim Advocacy Program will provide direct, comprehensive representation to victims of crimes with disabilities in relevant areas including family law and victim’s rights. They will also supervise advocacy specialists in the program, provide advice and counsel to clients, guardians, and family members, and assist the Managing Attorney in…
Make Your Plan to Vote 2022 DVC Factsheet
Be prepared to vote in the February 15 Spring Primary and April 5 Spring Elections. The Disability Vote Coalition’s factsheet will help you make your plan to vote. View the Make Your Plan to Vote 2022 factsheet here and share it with a friend (accessible pdf). Local elections have a big impact on your life – make sure you are prepared to vote! Have a question? Call the DRW Voter Hotline at 844-347-8683.
Living Well Survey
DRW is a partner in the Wisconsin Living Well project coordinated by the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. Living Well is a federal grant to improve the health, safety and community connections for people with disabilities eligible for Long-Term Care (e.g. people who use Family Care, IRIS, Partnership and the Children’s Long-Term supports). The Living Well team is working to ensure people with disabilities know their rights and how to report abuse. We…
DRW and DVC Public Comments for Wisconsin Election Commission
The Wisconsin Election Commission is meeting on December 1 at 8 AM to discuss their response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s October 2021 Report on Elections Administration (Report 21-19). View December 2021 WEC meeting information on their website here. Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments to inform the Commission’s response. View the provided public comments from DRW and DVC here (accessible pdf).
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