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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.

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A Look Inside: Mental Illness and Our Criminal Justice System

Sponsored by the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force and Milwaukee Turners. This is the third session in a series of Zoom forums on the way…
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Medicare Covers Over-the Counter-COVID Tests

As of April 4, 2022, Medicare covers up to 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests each month, at no cost to you. If you have Medicare Part B,…
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Now Hiring: Family Care and IRIS Program Ombudsman

Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for a Family Care and IRIS Program (FCIOP) Ombudsman. This position is being advertised as full-time and is available anywhere…
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Disabled Voters Speak Out on Absentee Ballot Return Assistance Prohibition

The Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on absentee ballot return assistance will disenfranchise some voters with disabilities. This story and a video in today’s Milwaukee Journal…
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Medicare General Enrollment Period Reminder

The COVID-19 emergency may end this year. If it does, Wisconsin Medicaid rules will change. If you are over the age of 65 and getting…
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