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Governor Evers signs Act 118 regulating seclusion and restraint
On March 2, 2020, Governor Evers signed into law Act 118 which makes improvements to Wisconsin law regulating the use of restraint and seclusion in…

DRW Disappointed in Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Dismissal of Waukesha Co. v. J.J.H.
DRW was disappointed to learn Thursday that the Wisconsin Supreme Court had dismissed Waukesha County v. J.J.H., an important case regarding a deaf individual’s right…

The Big Share 2020
The Big Share is coming on Tuesday March 3rd. This is a one-day on-line giving event with Community Shares of Wisconsin. DRW’s goal is to…

The #2020Census counts: Be counted!
People with disabilities are historically under counted in the census. It is vital that people with disabilities participate in the census because results are used…

DRW Applauds Assembly for Passing SB 527 Seclusion and Restraint Law
Disability Rights Wisconsin applauds the full Assembly for passing SB 527 which makes common-sense changes to Wisconsin’s seclusion and restraint law. We especially thank Representatives…