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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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White Cane Safety Day October 15 alert

Today is White Cane Safety Day

Nationally, this day celebrates independence and mobility for people who are blind. In Wisconsin, the #WhiteCaneLaw states that drivers must stop 10 feet or more…
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DRW Seeks Public Input on 2020 PADD Protection and Advocacy Plan

Each year DRW provides the public with an opportunity to have input on our plan for using the funds we receive to provide Protection and…
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Public Forum on Special Education

The State Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Special Education will hold a Public Forum on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm at…
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Access Ratings for Buildings Project

Milwaukee-based effort to get building accessibility ratings on the web A UW-Milwaukee center that works on disability issues is developing an online way to inform…
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Speakers Task Force on Suicide Prevention Reports

The Speakers Task Force on Suicide Prevention has issued an interim report with policy recommendations. The report contains a brief description of hearings held by…
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