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November 2025 FoodShare Benefits

Delays in FoodShare Benefits Monthly benefits for FoodShare members will be delayed beginning November 1, because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. FoodShare benefits are 100 percent funded by the federal government and the shutdown will need to end before members can start getting benefits again. Benefits that are already on your card will not be removed because of the ...

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DRW in the News: Layoffs at Federal Special Education Offices

Layoffs at federal special education offices during the government shutdown have surprised many disability groups in Wisconsin. On October 10, the administration laid off 466 employees within the U.S. Department of Education, which includes nearly all employees in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. These layoffs and cuts may affect students with disabilities and their education, which has ...

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About Our Protection and Advocacy Goals and Priorities, FY 2026

Disability Rights Wisconsin has proposed our Protection and Advocacy (P&A) goals and priorities for 2026. As part of the process, we want to hear from the public about what Disability Rights Wisconsin should focus on. Download the DRAFT: Consolidated P&A Goals & Priorities FY 2026 (pdf). The goals and priorities in this plan identify areas that we expect to devote ...

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Increase Voter Accessibility: Senate Committee Hears DRW Recommendations

September 29, 2026
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.
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2027 Protection and Advocacy Priorities Survey

August 24, 2026
Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking community feedback to help set its 2027 advocacy, legal, and Protection and Advocacy priorities.
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Madison Disability Pride Festival 2026

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

July 13, 2026
In July, we celebrate the disabled community in the United States, their history, achievements, leadership, and existence.
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Self-Advocacy: New Form Letters for Housing and Education Needs

June 16, 2026
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.
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Disability Rights Wisconsin Lauds Ruling on Rights of Medicaid Recipients

May 21, 2026
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.
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Tell the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council what waiting for DVR services means to you!

May 20, 2026
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.
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New Bills That Will Limit Voting for People with Disabilities

February 12, 2026
Congress will vote soon on three bills that will make it harder for people with disabilities to vote. Learn how to take action!
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Action Alert: Oppose SB611 Before January 28, 2026 Public Hearing

January 26, 2026
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.
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DRW’s Statement on Introduction of AB 859 and SB 852

January 22, 2026
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.
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Become a Part of the LIFT Advisory Council Today!

January 15, 2026
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
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Hope on the Horizon for Wisconsin’s Disability Advocacy for Victims of Crimes

January 6, 2026
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.