Effective for dates of service on and after August 1, 2023, ForwardHealth will reimburse interpretive services provided to BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid members who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have limited English proficiency (LEP). A member with LEP is someone who does not speak English as their primary language and who has a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. For additional detail about this news and coverage, read the…
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Restraint and Seclusion: Still Too Many Students with Disabilities
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has released data on restraint and seclusion in Wisconsin schools from 2021-22. Schools reported nearly 7,000 incidents of restraint, 76% of which involved students with disabilities and 78% of which occurred in elementary schools. According to DRW advocacy specialists Mary Cerretti and Joanne Juhnke, the number of incidents continues to be alarming, producing trauma for students with disabilities that could be avoided through better resourcing, training, and supports. Cerretti…
Now Hiring: Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman
Disability Rights Wisconsin is happy to have promoted from within and is now hiring for a Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman! The Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman Program (FCIOP) provides a variety of assistance to Family Care, Partnership, and IRIS enrollees statewide. The Ombudsman works independently under the supervision of the Program Manager and Supervising Attorney(s). The Ombudsman collects case information, investigates complaints, and provides information, guidance, self-advocacy support, consultation, and referrals. The Ombudsman works…
Impact Litigation Attorney Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply to our open Impact Litigation Attorney position has been extended to July 24. The position will remain open until filled. The Impact Litigation Attorney is the first-chair litigator for Disability Rights Wisconsin and will work independently and as part of a team on systemic change litigation. They will collaborate with our Protection and Advocacy Managing Attorney to identify systems issues and coordinate strategies to ensure the most impactful use of DRW’s…
Disability Pride Fest 2023, La Crosse
Introduction Disability Rights Wisconsin is excited to be part of Disability Pride Fest in La Crosse, on July 22, 2023. We will have an outreach table at the event. We hope that you take some time on July 22 to visit Disability Pride Fest, to show your support for the disability movement. Event Information Disability Pride Fest 2023 Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023 Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Location: Copeland Park, 1130 Copeland Park Dr., La…
Disability Pride Festival 2023, Madison
Introduction Disability Rights Wisconsin is excited to be a sponsor of the Disability Pride Festival in Madison this year. We will have an outreach table at the event. Please come visit us as you are able. More importantly, take time on July 29 to show solidarity with the disability movement and the diverse communities that it represents. Event Information Disability Pride Festival Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Warner Park, 2930…
DRW Fundraiser: ROKability Golf Outing
Disability Rights Wisconsin is pleased to be one of the beneficiaries of the Annual Disability in Wisconsin Charity Golf Outing on September 14, 2023, at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, Wisconsin. We encourage you to recruit some friends to spend the day on the course supporting persons with disabilities! To sign up, please follow this link: Annual Disability:IN Wisconsin 2023 Charity Golf Outing Read and share the accessible event flyer (PDF). For sponsorship inquiries,…
Statement from the WDVC: Thank You, Wisconsin Election Commission
The Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) has released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition commends Commissioners, and Administrator Meagan Wolfe and her staff for the progress made to improve accessibility of Wisconsin polling places. Under federal law, all polling places for federal elections must be fully accessible to older adults and voters with…
Now Hiring: Impact Litigation Attorney
Updated 7/10/2023: The deadline to apply has been extended to July 24th. An updated position description is available below. 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, working independently and as part of a team on systemic change litigation. Responsibilities include maintaining a litigation and administrative hearing case load comprised of a variety of disability rights…
Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for an Administrative Assistant based in our Madison Office! The Administrative Assistant is the first impression to the agency, whether in person at the front desk or via answering calls from individuals with service requests or our community partners. They play an integral part of supporting staff at the office location they work from and across the agency. This position requires someone who is strong and independent but very…
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