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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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Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities

Wisconsin Public Radio talks to parents and advocates about housing options and supports for adults with disabilities, and how families are planning for transitioning to…
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Lawmakers Propose To Rid State Administrative Code Of “The R-Word”

Representative John Jagler discusses his and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald’s proposal to remove the phrase “mental retardation” from Wisconsin administrative code and replace it…
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DRW office closings due to the weather

Due to the severe weather, DRW offices are closed on Tuesday 1/29, Wednesday 1/30 and Thursday 1/31.  Staff will be monitoring calls and communications during…
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DRW Responds to Governor’s State of the State Address

This week Governor Evers gave the State of the State address for Wisconsin. Some of the key themes were an increase in funding for special…
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DRW Comments on Preexisting Condition Guaranteed Coverage Act

The Assembly Committee on Health held a public hearing on Assembly Bill regarding  Pre-Existing Condition Guaranteed Coverage Act.  DRW submitted informational comments to explain what…
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