After much careful consideration, DRW has completed its consideration of priority populations for 1b phase of COVID vaccinations. DRW strongly supports the Wisconsin’s State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee’s (SDMAC) decision to include members in Family Care and IRIS in the carefully considered priority plan for the next phase of COVID vaccine distribution. Further, DRW is very supportive of including individuals who are incarcerated. Read DRW’s comments for the reasons why.
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New COVID-19 vaccine information resources
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DRW has some new resources to share to keep you informed about the COVID-19 vaccine. Our partners at the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities have published an excellent plain language information sheet about the COVID 19 vaccine. Attorney Mitch Hagopian, Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Marcia Stickel, RN,Waisman Center, joined BPDD Living Well on this video to talk about the new COVID-19 vaccine. The video addresses what the vaccine means, when we can…
Virtual Session: Info and Input on DRW’s Mental Health Advocacy
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About Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illnesses (PAIMI) DRW’s Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illnesses (PAIMI) program provides advocacy assistance to protect the human and civil rights of children and adults with serious mental health conditions. This work is supported by a PAIMI Advisory Council, who advises DRW’s staff and the Board of Directors on policies and issues that affect people with mental illnesses and sets priorities for the Protection and…
Watch PBS Wisconsin: Disability Rights in the Age of COVID-19
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Democratic Representative Jimmy Anderson and Barbara Beckert from Disability Rights Wisconsin discuss different challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on Wisconsinites with disabilities.
FAQs about Children with Disabilities and COVID-19
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DRW has two Frequently Asked Questions handout relating to children with disabilities and COVID-19. Get answers to your questions about masks in schools, remote learning and more. Children with Disabilities during COVID-19 FAQ Masks in Schools During COVID-19 FAQ
DRW PAIMI Priorities survey
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The DRW PAIMI Advisory Council wants to hear from you about your suggested priorities for DRW’s mental health advocacy. DRW’s PAIMI program provides advocacy assistance to protect 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. The Council helps DRW board of directors and staff set priorities for the…
DRW Statement on Indefinitely Confined Voters
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(View this press release as a PDF or read the content below.) As the federally mandated protection and advocacy agency for Wisconsin, DRW provides education and assistance to people with disabilities to promote their full participation in the electoral process. During the 2020 elections, DRW has provided assistance to hundreds of Wisconsinites with disabilities and older adults, who wanted to safely and lawfully cast a ballot during the pandemic. This year, voting absentee was a…
DRW PAIMI Advisory Council Opening
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The DRW PAIMI Advisory Council has an opening for an Attorney who wants to advance positive change in working to protect and advocate 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. The Council helps staff…
Press Release: Know Your Voter Rights
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The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition urges voters with disabilities to make a plan to safely cast their ballot tomorrow. Approximately 23% of the electorate will be people with disabilities, according to the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). Many voters with disabilities report barriers to asserting their right to vote, and COVID-19 has created additional difficulties. The Disability Vote Coalition encourages voters to check MyVote Wisconsin for their polling place as it may have…
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition in the News
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The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, a project of Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, is featured in a news story about voters with disabilities on the eve of the November election. Read or watch the story: https://www.channel3000.com/23-percent-of-american-voters-have-some-form-of-disability-this-wisconsin-group-makes-sure-their-voice-is-heard/
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