Past Events
A Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Independence First
Introduction Please join Independence First on July 22 as we welcome The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024 during their trip across the state and the country. We will be celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. There will be a brief…
Disability Pride Fest 2024, La Crosse
Introduction 2024 is the third year of La Crosse’s Disability Pride Fest! Celebrate the strengths and talents of people with disabilities in the community on July 20. There will be presentations, performances, and other fun activities for people of all ability levels. Disability Rights Wisconsin will have an outreach table, so come by and talk…
Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair
About the Resource Fair Join Disability Rights Wisconsin at the Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair this May! The resource fair is a great way for everyone to learn about local and state-wide disability services and resources available to people with disabilities and their families. These resources cover a wide range of topics such as…
Veteran Respite Resource Event
About the Event Community Living Alliance is hosting a Veteran Respite Resource Event, which will offer Madison-area community resources for veterans experiencing aging and disability concerns. Resources include community support, respite care, in-home care services, health and wellness options, and much more. Organizations in attendance include: Disability Rights Wisconsin Go Team Therapy Dogs Yafa Yoga…
DRW Fundraiser: ROKability Golf Outing
Disability Rights Wisconsin is pleased to be one of the beneficiaries of the Annual Disability in Wisconsin Charity Golf Outing on September 14, 2023, at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, Wisconsin. We encourage you to recruit some friends to spend the day on the course supporting persons with disabilities! To sign up, please follow…
US DOJ Voting Listening Session to Share Barriers Faced by Individuals with Disabilities
Please join the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin and the Department of Justice’s Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, for a listening session on September 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Central Time) via Zoom or in-person at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…
Disability Pride Festival 2023, Madison
Introduction Disability Rights Wisconsin is excited to be a sponsor of the Disability Pride Festival in Madison this year. We will have an outreach table at the event. Please come visit us as you are able. More importantly, take time on July 29 to show solidarity with the disability movement and the diverse communities that…
Milwaukee’s 33rd Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Join Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition on July 26th as Milwaukee County celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will be at Milwaukee’s ADA celebration and Community Resource fair on Wednesday, July 26th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N….
Disability Pride Fest 2023, La Crosse
Introduction Disability Rights Wisconsin is excited to be part of Disability Pride Fest in La Crosse, on July 22, 2023. We will have an outreach table at the event. We hope that you take some time on July 22 to visit Disability Pride Fest, to show your support for the disability movement. Event Information Disability…
Cultivating Inclusive and Safe Communities: A Virtual Community Conversation
CW: discussion of sexual violence against people with disabilities Event Information Did you know that people with disabilities are 4 times more likely to be rape or sexual assault victims? Research shows that people with disabilities are safer when they are connected to their communities. Join People First Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Board for People…
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