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Disability

Appealing Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Denials

November 6, 2026 Adult Services, Disability, Employment, Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), Vocational Rehabilitation

Self-advocacy guide for people with disabilities on how to appeal denials by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Employment: Referrals

November 6, 2026 Accommodations, Disability, Discrimination, Employment, Local government, Vocational Rehabilitation

External links for other organizations that may be able to help with issues related to disability rights in employment.

Help Yourself: A Regular Person's Guide to Advocacy in Wisconsin's Family Care, IRIS, Partnership, and PACE Adult Long Term Care Programs

November 6, 2026 Adult Services, Disability, Medical

Guide for people with disabilities and their families on advocating for themselves or loved ones in long-term care.

Fact Sheet: Bullying

November 6, 2026 Children and Youth, Disability, Education, Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Guide for parents of students with disabilities who are experiencing bullying at school.

Fact Sheet: Disability Definition for Children

November 6, 2026 Children and Youth, Children’s Services, Disability, Medical

Self-advocacy guide for people with disabilities and their families on definition of "disability" for children under different laws.

Corrections: Resources

November 6, 2026 Corrections, Disability, Incarceration, Jails, Prisons

External links to learn more about disability rights in corrections.

Applying for Services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

November 6, 2026 Adult Services, Disability, Employment, Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), Vocational Rehabilitation

Self-advocacy guide for people with disabilities on applying to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for services.

Crime Victims: Resources

November 6, 2026 Abuse, Crime victims, Disability

External links to learn more crime victims' rights for people with disabilities.

Adults' Services: Resources

November 6, 2026 Adult Services, Accessibility, Assistive Technology (AT), Disability, Housing, Local government

External links to learn more about services for adults with disabilities.

Education and Schools: Referrals

November 6, 2026 Children and Youth, Disability, Education, Individualized Education Program (IEP)

External links for other organizations that may be able to help with issues related to special education rights for children with disabilities in Wisconsin

Featured Resources

Self-Advocacy Guide: Filing a Patient / Client Grievance

November 6, 2026 Adult Services, Disability, Institutions and Centers, Medical, Mental health

Guide for people with disabilities on the patient rights complaint or grievance process under Wisconsin Statute Section 51.61 and DHS Chapter 94.

Form Letter: DHS Ch. 94 Patient/Client Rights Grievance

November 6, 2026 Adult Services, Disability, Institutions and Centers, Medical, Mental health

Form letter that people with disabilities can use to write a Patient Rights Grievance under WI Dept. of Health Services Administrative Code, Ch. 94.