WBAY: Fox Crossing man travelling to state Capitol in his wheelchair for disability and caregiver rights
A quadriplegic man from Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, is embarking on a 20-day journey to the state Capitol in his wheelchair to advocate for disability and caregiver rights. In addition to protesting the low pay of home health aides, he is targeting recent $900 billion Medicaid cuts and a new Justice Department opinion that he believes undermines the Americans with Disabilities Act by favoring institutional funding over home and community-based care. Emphasizing that home care is essential for the independence, mental health, and dignity of individuals with disabilities, he plans to arrive in Madison on August 1st, where he has invited others to join him for the final mile before he delivers a speech at the Capitol.
