Safety planning for persons with disabilities (advocate guide)

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DRW Letter to Wisconsin DHS regarding COVID Vaccine Distribution System

Disability Rights Wisconsin has asked the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to reconsider their priority system for COVID vaccine distribution. DRW requests equal access to all groups in phase 1b, including Family Care members, IRIS participants, and older Children’s Long…

Join us for Free Zoom Trainings on the State Budget!

Registration is required! View the accessible event flyer for the State Budget Zoom Trainings here. What will the training provide? A summary of the WI state budget as it relates to people with disabilities and their families. Advocacy tools for…

DRW Statement on the Inclusion of WoLF in WIPIIP

Read DRW’s full statement here (accessible PDF). Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) is the Protection and Advocacy agency for people with disabilities in the state of Wisconsin. DRW challenges systems and society to achieve positive changes in the lives of people…

Save the Date: Welcome to Medicare

Learn more about signing up for Medicare! This virtual Medicare fair on April 7, 2021 is for those new to the program and will have information to assist you in your initial enrollment decisions. National experts will present on Medicare eligibility, enrollment,…

DRW Applauds Budget Initiatives for People with Disabilities

On February 16, Governor Ever presented his biennial budget proposal, which includes many positive initiatives for people with disabilities. Disability Rights Wisconsin is encouraged by the comprehensive initiatives in the budget and released this statement. View DRW’s statement here (accessible PDF). For…