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All persons with disabilities and their families shall be empowered to exercise and enjoy the full extent of their rights and to pursue the greatest possible quality of life.
The Latest from DRW
The Medicare Part D Helpline is Closing.
The Medicare Part D Helpline will close at 5 p.m. on December 20, 2024. Both the webpage and phone number will be removed. What is…
Statement on 2024 Election Results
The results of the 2024 elections are about more than political party. They have real consequences on the people we serve, the communities we live…
DRW’s Protection and Advocacy Goals and Priorities for 2025
DRW has created proposed Protection and Advocacy (P&A) goals and priorities for 2025. We are looking for public input on what issues should be DRW’s…
DRW prevails in complaint alleging Help America Vote Act violation
Read this press release as an accessible PDF here. For Immediate Release: November 1, 2024 Contact: Lisa Hassenstab, Public Policy Manager, Disability Rights Wisconsin, lisah@drwi.org,…
Advocacy Specialist Warns Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Hurts Students with Disabilities
Joanne Juhnke, Disability Rights Wisconsin advocacy specialist, spoke with TMJ4 last week about the traumatic overuse of restraint and seclusion in schools. She gave insight…
