Voting barriers for people with disabilities in Wisconsin continue. Last year, four voters with disabilities, along with Disability Rights Wisconsin and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, filed a lawsuit seeking access to electronic absentee voting. A lower court initially granted some voters that option, but an appeals court paused and eventually reversed that order. The case is now before the Dane County Circuit Court.

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On March 27, 2025, the FCC adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) proposing improvements to ensure the resiliency, reliability, interoperability, and accessibility of Next Generation 911 (NG911) networks.  NG911 will provide improved support for the full range of 911 voice, text, data, and video communications, which will enable improved 911 access for individuals with disabilities.  

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The Trump administration has announced the dismantling of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The ACL oversees programs helping people with disabilities access all range of services in their communities and advocates for the needs of people with disabilities, older adults, families and caregivers across the federal government.

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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and ANCOR released the inaugural Case for Inclusion Policy Blueprint for Sustainable Services. The report builds on findings in the latest Case for Inclusion Data Snapshot released in October 2024 and details critical recommendations for policymakers to strengthen community-based services for people with IDD.

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Potential work requirements for people on Medicaid would just complicate things more for people with disabilities. Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions.

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In Wisconsin and beyond, Cindy Bentley is known as an incredible disability self-advocate. In a new short film, Cindy shares her story of determination and resilience. It will premier at the Madison Film Festival in the beginning of April.

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Program integrity efforts work to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse, to increase program transparency and accountability, and to recover improperly used funds. This brief explains what is known about improper payments and fraud and abuse in Medicaid and describes ongoing state and federal actions to address program integrity.

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Recently proposed changes to the Social Security Administration have advocates worried. Among these changes are plans to cut thousands of jobs, close offices and enact new policy — including more stringent identity checks that could require in-person office visits. Advocates warn these sweeping moves could lead to seniors and people with disabilities having a harder time getting help with their crucial benefits.

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