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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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Wisconsin Teens Share Mental Health Challenges

Wisconsin teens will share their mental health challenges in a new Milwaukee PBS documentary that strives to open up conversations about youth mental health and…
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Many different kinds of adaptive phone equipment can be purchased through TEPP.

Adaptive Telephone Equipment Opens up Communication

Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) is a statewide program that helps people with disabilities buy adaptive telephone equipment that they need to live independently. Our…
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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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