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…
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Disability Rights Wisconsin Pleased to Announce Interim Executive Director
Read the full article as an accessible PDF. Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) Board of Directors announces that Kit Kerschensteiner will serve as the organization’s Interim Executive Director, effective June 1, 2023. Kerschensteiner has been with DRW for over 25 years and currently serves as the Director of Legal & Advocacy Services. Throughout her career, Kerschensteiner has fought for the rights of individuals with disabilities. In her current role, she oversees direct service programs, and she…
New Guardianship and Voting Resources Available
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…
2023 National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Week
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…
DRW is Strategic Planning – We Need Your Input!
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…
Seeking an Exemplary Leader: DRW Executive Director
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…
OCI Public Hearings on MyChoice WI and Inclusa Acquisitions
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…
Cultivating Inclusive and Safe Communities: A Virtual Community Conversation
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…
Disability Advocates: State Budget Advocacy Opportunities
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…
What’s at Stake for People with Disabilities in the State Budget
Event Information The state budget funds important services and supports for children and adults with disabilities including mental health needs. Join Disability Rights Wisconsin for a webinar to learn about the state budget and how it will affect people with disabilities and their families. We will discuss how you can share your story and your budget priorities with legislators. View the webinar recording via Youtube. Event Materials View the accessible event flyer here (PDF). View…