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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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Milwaukee limits plastic straw distribution

Bars and restaurants cannot automatically distribute single-use plastic straws, beginning April 14, 2020, under a new rule in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s Common Council…
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Theresa Zenchenko (left) and some members of her team hold an oversized check for Lea Kitz, DRW’s Executive Director (middle).

TASC Donates $1000 to DRW on Giving Tuesday

Disability Rights Wisconsin was surprised with a gift of $1,000 on Giving Tuesday by Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC). The donation was made in honor…
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Person using as accessible voting machine

New Videos on Serving as a Poll Worker

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) has a new video to encourage voters with disabilities to consider serving as a poll worker, sometimes called an…
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Denise Johnson testifying for AB168

Disability Rights Wisconsin Applauds Signing of AB168

Today, Governor Evers will sign into law AB 168 which addresses a significant barrier to voting for some voters with disabilities.  Wisconsin law requires voters…
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Wisconsin Voters with Disabilities Face Barriers

Accessibility continues to be a challenge for many Wisconsin voters with disabilities. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel took a look at the some of the barriers…
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