News

For information on DRW news, events, or press releases, please contact:
email media@drwi.org.

For information on DRW action alerts, public policy, or voting efforts, please contact:
Lisa Hassenstab at 608-308-2639 or lisah@drwi.org.

New Guardianship and Voting Resources Available

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Disability Rights Wisconsin now has new Guardianship and Voting resources available! New Publication: How to Keep the Right to Vote in a Guardianship Case A new Guardianship and Voting publication, “How to Keep the Right to Vote in a Guardianship Case,” is now available as an accessible document. The guide provides information about how to retain the right to vote when a court is deciding whether to appoint a guardian. The publication is also available…
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2023 National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Week

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From May 1 to May 7, National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Week (M.M.I.W) is a national call to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. During this week, it is time to stand up for Native families and relatives who are left behind. 24% of Indigenous Americans and Alaskan Natives have a disability, compared with 19% in the general population. Many are either unserved or underserved, which exacerbates the disproportionately higher occurrences…
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Now Hiring: Data and Website Specialist

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DRW is now hiring for a Data and Website Specialist within our IT team! The Data and Website Specialist is responsible for the reporting, training, documentation, accessibility, assisting with development, and quality of DRW’s data in our client databases and other data sources (SharePoint, webforms, surveys, etc.). They will also assist with further development of DRW’s websites, social media, and accessibility. The position is based anywhere in Wisconsin, but applicants must be Wisconsin residents. Learn…
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DRW is Strategic Planning – We Need Your Input!

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Thank you for supporting Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the work we do. We are working to update our strategic plan to both grow as an organization and build sustainability for years to come. As we create goals for the upcoming years, your feedback about how DRW is doing is imperative. Please share your insights and help us understand perspectives from outside DRW. Please note: The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If…
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Now Hiring: Public Policy Manager

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DRW is now hiring for a Public Policy Manager to lead our public policy program, which promotes the rights and quality of life of people with disabilities through legislative and public policy reforms. The Public Policy Manager will lead in DRW’s efforts to develop and implement its overall state and federal public policy direction and strategy in collaboration with DRW’s substantive issue experts. They will track relevant state and federal legislation and budget issues and…
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Seeking an Exemplary Leader: DRW Executive Director

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DRW is seeking a fierce strategic leader and advocate with lived experience to lead with compassion, ensure justice, inspire, and influence results-oriented priorities and aspirations for the organization. The Executive Director (ED) will champion the critical work of our agency, fighting for the rights of people with all disabilities. The Executive Director serves as the civic image for DRW while inspiring operational vision and oversight. The ED will ensure organizational strength and financial viability and…
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OCI Public Hearings on MyChoice WI and Inclusa Acquisitions

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Acquistions Information The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner on Insurance (OCI) announces an opportunity for you to voice your opinion on the acquisition of two Family Care managed care organizations (MCOs) by national for-profit insurance companies.  Molina Healthcare is taking steps to purchase MyChoice Wisconsin; Humana has taken steps to purchase Inclusa. MyChoice Wisconsin and Inclusa currently operate only in Wisconsin and manages Family Care, a state Medicaid-funded program that provides long term supports for…
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Cultivating Inclusive and Safe Communities: A Virtual Community Conversation

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CW: discussion of sexual violence against people with disabilities Event Information Did you know that people with disabilities are 4 times more likely to be rape or sexual assault victims? Research shows that people with disabilities are safer when they are connected to their communities. Join People First Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities for a Community Conversation event to: connect with community members; learn how to foster community inclusion and…
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Disability Advocates: State Budget Advocacy Opportunities

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The state budget process is underway. Legislators will make decisions that will impact your access to mental health services, special education services, community based long term care, transportation, voting, and much more. This is an important time to share your budget priorities with legislators. Here are some tips on how you can share your ideas and priorities with the Joint Finance Committee which is preparing the state budget. Attend a Joint Finance Committee Public Hearing…
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Now Hiring: Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman

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Our Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman program now has a position opening for an Ombudsman! The Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman Program (FCIOP) provides a variety of assistance to Family Care, Partnership, and IRIS enrollees statewide. They will collect case information, investigate complaints, and provide information, guidance, self-advocacy support, consultation, and referrals. The Ombudsman also works collaboratively and via negotiation and mediation to resolve enrollee problems, and to provide assistance and/or direct representation with complaints,…
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