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DRW in the News: Bracing for Major Funding Cuts

In Washington D.C., legislators are still working on the 2026 federal budget. But if things do not change before the fiscal year starts on October…
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Briefing on Proposed Milwaukee County 2026 Department Budget Requests

About the Event The county’s budget funds services for children and adults with disabilities and mental health needs, older adults, and other community members. Independence…
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Public Comment Period: WisDOT’s 2025 ADA Transition Plan

About the ADA Transition Plan The public comment period opens today for the 2025 ADA Transition plan by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The plan…
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Disability Rights Wisconsin Responds to Executive Order on Homelessness

Press Release Read this press release as an accessible PDF here. For Immediate Release: July 25, 2025 Contact: Jill Jacklitz, Executive Director, jillj@drwi.org, 608-258-2224 Disability…
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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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