Advocates from voter rights groups, including Barbara Beckert from Disability Rights Wisconsin, were interviewed by Wisconsin Eye Newsmakers and Wisconsin Public Radio this week. Wisconsin Eye Newsmakers: Voter Advocacy Groups Preview the November Election On October 18, 2018, Senior Producer Steve Walters sat down with voter advocacy groups to preview the November election. Jay Heck from Common Cause, Erin Grunze from League of Women Voters and Barbara Beckert from Disability Rights Wisconsin were on the…
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Victim Advocacy Program Awareness Poster
The Victim Advocacy Program, in partnership with a local marketing firm who provided donated services to our program, recently created the awareness poster shown here. It is designed to be posted wherever people with disabilities might see it such as the reception area of a service provider, bathrooms, places of worship, and local community centers. If you are interested in obtaining a poster for display, please contact info@drwi.org or call (608) 267-0214.
DRW Seeks Comment on Annual Plan for Its PADD Federal Grant
DRW Seeks Comment on Annual Plan for Its “Protection and Advocacy-Developmental Disabilities” Federal Grant DRW seeks public comments on our proposed 2019 Goals and Priorities for our federal grant to protect and advocate on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These goals and priorities will determine how DRW will allocate its federal protection and advocacy resources on behalf of people with IDD during the next year. These goals and priorities were developed with…
Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking an Executive Director
DRW ED Position Announcement: Read More Here! Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) is seeking an Executive Director to lead our non-profit organization responsible for providing legally-based protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities. DRW’s next Executive Director will continue to advance the rights of people with disabilities through high-quality advocacy, legal representation, and cooperation with the disability rights and social justice communities in the state. The position is based in Wisconsin’s state capital, Madison. Sincerely,…
Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approves new contract for inpatient care
DRW has advocated for Milwaukee County to transition mental health services to a community based model, with increased funding for community services, and decreased reliance on institutional and inpatient care. Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approved an agreement to contract with Universal Health Services to provide inpatient care currently provided by the county. This has the potential to significantly increase the funding available for community services. DRW Milwaukee Office Director Barbara Beckert comments…
Film Tells Story Of Disabilities In Hollywood
Taken from Disability Scoop A new documentary featuring a who’s who of Hollywood A-listers is delving into the history of how disabilities are portrayed on screen. The film “CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion” analyzes how disability has been represented in movies and on television over the last 120 years, examining everything from silent films to modern-day blockbusters. Weighing in on the evolution are Ben Affleck, William H. Macy, Marlee Matlin, RJ Mitte, Jamie Foxx, Geena…
Questions about Medicare Part D Annual Open Enrollment – DRW can help !
Are you an elderly or disabled Medicare beneficiary with questions about your Part D prescription drug benefit? Feeling overwhelmed? Disability Rights Wisconsin’s Medicare Part D Helpline is here to help – you may be able to save money on your Part D premium, deductible and co-pays. The Medicare annual open enrollment period starts October 15 to December 7. Answers and solutions start here. For free and unbiased assistance, you can call the Medicare Part D Helpline by dialing 1-800-926-4862.
Disability Drug Benefit Helpline Wins 2018 ACE Award
The ACE Awards honor and celebrate organizations that help older people and persons with disabilities stay healthy and independent. DRW’s Disability Drug Benefit Helpline was chosen to receive this award at the 2018 Aging & Disability Network Conference in the Wisconsin Dells. Accepting the award on behalf of DRW was Ginger Rogers, Medicare Part D Project Coordinator; she was joined by Denise Dable, Medicare Part D Advocacy Specialist; and Ryan Farrell, Supervising Attorney. To find out more about how…
Denise Johnson to Receive the MMHTF Karen Avery Award
Denise Johnson to Receive the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force
Karen Avery Award
September 11th at IndependenceFirst
The Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) is delighted to announce that Denise Johnson will be the fifth recipient of the Karen Avery Award. The award was established to honor Karen’s tremendous legacy as an advocate, mentor, peer, and leader in advancing the rights of people with disabilities, and supporting independence and power for people with disabilities. Karen was a leader in the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force and a mentor to so many. Click here to view a printable announcement.
Emotional support animal debate comes to a boil at Racine’s lakeside condos
RACINE — A lakefront condominium complex and its residents are grappling with seemingly conflicting federal and state laws regarding the hot-button debate surrounding assistance animals. Earlier this summer, John Miller, 49, and his girlfriend, Tia Cao, had two dogs living with them at Lakeshore Towers, 333 Lake Ave. The dogs, both Pomeranians weighing less than 10 pounds each, are certified emotional support animals, according to a document provided by Miller. However, Lakeshore has a strict…
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