About the PAIMI Advisory Council The DRW PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC) is seeking new members who want to advance positive change for the rights of Wisconsinites with mental health diagnoses. DRW’s PAIMI program protects the human and civil rights of children and adults with serious mental health conditions. PAIMI stands for Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness. DRW’s PAIMI advocacy is supported by a PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC). DRW’s PAC members come from…
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Before the Ball Drops, Support Disability Rights Wisconsin!
2024 is almost here. Be sure to support Disability Rights Wisconsin now! Donate and support Disability Rights Wisconsin’s work for the new year here! Your support inspires us — thank you! Happy New Year!
Support DRW in your year-end giving!
As we reflect on the work we have done this year, each story and each experience inspires our continued commitment to defending the rights and dignity of people with disabilities in our state. Our mission is clear, and it requires collective effort. Will you join us? Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. Please donate now! Warm wishes for a joy-filled new year!
Your Support Makes a Huge Difference! Help Us End the Year Strong!
An end of year message from our Executive Director: As I reflect on my first months with Disability Rights Wisconsin, I continue to be humbled by the amazing work the team is doing to safeguard the rights of children and adults with disabilities throughout our state. Every day we receive calls from dozens of people seeking assistance to access the support and services they rightfully deserve. The dedicated DRW staff attentively listen to the challenges…
Now Hiring: Impact Litigation Attorney
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for an Impact Litigation Attorney within our Protection and Advocacy Program! The Impact Litigation Attorney is the first-chair litigator for DRW’s Protection and Advocacy program, working independently and as part of a team on systemic change litigation. Responsibilities include maintaining a litigation and administrative hearing case load; advising and mentoring DRW staff attorneys on their cases; and co-counseling with them when necessary; developing external relationships with potential pro bono…
Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Disability Rights Wisconsin is searching for an organized and customer service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support staff within our agency! The Administrative Assistant is the first impression of our agency, whether in-person at the front desk or via answering calls from individuals with service requests or our community partners. They are responsible for screening and routing agency communications such as calls, voicemails, and faxes; gathering information from the callers regarding their eligibility for DRW’s services; assisting…
Comment on DRW’s Protection and Advocacy Goals and Priorities for 2024
DRW has created proposed Protection and Advocacy (P&A) goals and priorities for 2024. We are looking for public input on what issues should be DRW’s focus. The goals and priorities contained in this plan identify areas upon which we expect to devote our federal P&A funding. Please note that this plan does not represent all advocacy DRW engages in on behalf of people with disabilities in Wisconsin. In addition to federal P&A funding, DRW receives…
Prepare for the Medicare Open Enrollment Period!
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period will begin on October 15 and runs until December 7! Make sure you’re ready for Open Enrollment by reviewing the Medicare informational materials below: Yearly Medicare Review informational brochure (PDF) Medicare and You Handbook 2024 (PDF) For free, unbiased assistance, call the Disability Rights Wisconsin Medicare Part D Helpline at 1-800-926-4862 or email us at medd@drwi.org. Learn more about what the Medicare Part D Helpline can assist with here.
Increase Voter Accessibility: Senate Committee hears DRW recommendations
On September 26th, the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection held an informational hearing regarding: Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities, a June 2023 report of the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC). Invited speakers were Barbara Beckert, Director of External Advocacy for Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Denise Jess, Executive Director for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Barbara and Denise provided an overview of the WEC’s Polling Place…
Department of Justice Voting Listening Session
Thank you to the Wisconsin voters with disabilities and allies who spoke so powerfully at the September 11th Voting Listening Session hosted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin and the Department of Justice’s Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division. The listening session was an opportunity to share barriers experienced by Wisconsin voters with disabilities. DRW staff joined voters from across Wisconsin to share their experience with barriers…
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