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Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired shared recommendations with a Senate committee to improve voting accessibility for people with disabilities and older adults across Wisconsin.

Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking community feedback to help set its 2027 advocacy, legal, and Protection and Advocacy priorities.

Celebrate disability pride with us at Madison Disability Pride Festival on July 25, 2026 from 12 to 5 p.m.!

In July, we celebrate the disabled community in the United States, their history, achievements, leadership, and existence.

Disability Rights Wisconsin now has new form letters for housing and education issues! These form letters will guide you through the steps of requesting accommodations for your home or at school.

A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately.

People with disabilities facing long waits for Wisconsin DVR services are encouraged to share their experiences with the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council and speak up about the need for funding.

Congress will vote soon on three bills that will make it harder for people with disabilities to vote. Learn how to take action!

Disability Rights Wisconsin urges opposition to SB611. This legislation would let teachers decide which students they keep in class. Learn what you can do to make your voice heard.

Disability Rights Wisconsin supports proposed legislation to fully fund special education reimbursement rates established in the state budget while calling for increased funding to better support students with disabilities and Wisconsin schools.

The Lived Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Advisory Council is looking for new members! Join a council of people who will make their voices heard in Disability Rights Wisconsin’s work throughout Wisconsin! What is the Council? The Lived Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Advisory Council serves as a formal advisory body to Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), centering the voices of individuals living

Recent gaps in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding have affected non-profits across Wisconsin. These non-profits have key services like sexual assault hotlines, domestic violence shelters, and advocacy services for victims of crimes. Among these non-profits, Disability Rights Wisconsin serves people with disabilities who are victims of crimes – a group often dismissed by law enforcement and the legal system.