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Photo of President George H.W. Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, with prominent disability rights advocates around him. The text says: On this day: The landmark civil rights legislation, the American with Disabilities Act, became law on July 26, 1995.

The 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Disability Rights Wisconsin is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on its 35th Anniversary! The act was passed and signed into law…
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Action Alert: Save the Protection and Advocacy Network!

Protection and Advocacy agencies are facing cuts to critical funding for programs that protect people with disabilities and older adults. These programs make sure that…
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Now Hiring: Staff Attorney, FCIOP and SSI-MC, Milwaukee

Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for a Staff Attorney for our Family Care and IRIS Ombudsman Program and SSI-MC External Advocacy Project, based out…
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Happy Disability Pride Month 2025!

About Disability Pride Month In July, we celebrate the history of the disability community in the United States. This month is important because the Americans…
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WI BPDD: Conversation Cafes 2025

About the Listening Sessions The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) wants to hear from you about the most important issues affecting people…
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