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NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education
The Education Department enforces disability rights in schools by distributing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds and investigating...
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DISABILITY SCOOP: HHS layoffs likely to have ripple effect on disability programs nationwide
DISABILITY SCOOP: HHS layoffs likely to have ripple effect on disability programs nationwide
Nearly half of staff at the Administration for Community Living have been terminated as part of broader Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) layoffs,...
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: Wisconsin IDD-MH System Improvement Recommendation is in Progress
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: Wisconsin IDD-MH System Improvement Recommendation is in Progress
The Wisconsin Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health (IDD-MH) System Improvement Community of Practice launched in December 2024. The project...
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ADA Audio Conference: Making Space in STEM for People with Disabilities
ADA Audio Conference: Making Space in STEM for People with Disabilities
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WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: REAL ID: May 7th Deadline
WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: REAL ID: May 7th Deadline
When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID will no longer be accepted identification for domestic air...
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VOTEBEAT: How one voter navigates Wisconsin’s hurdles for people with disabilities
VOTEBEAT: How one voter navigates Wisconsin’s hurdles for people with disabilities
Voting barriers for people with disabilities in Wisconsin continue. Last year, four voters with disabilities, along with Disability Rights Wisconsin and the League of...
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: FCC Proposes Improved Accessibility for Next Generation 911 Networks
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: FCC Proposes Improved Accessibility for Next Generation 911 Networks
On March 27, 2025, the FCC adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) proposing improvements to ensure the resiliency, reliability, interoperability, and...
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DISABILITY SCOOP: Trump Administration To Close Agency Promoting Community Living For People With IDD
DISABILITY SCOOP: Trump Administration To Close Agency Promoting Community Living For People With IDD
The Trump administration has announced the dismantling of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The ACL oversees programs helping people with disabilities...
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HOME CARE MAGAZINE: Report Highlights Necessity of Disability Services, Impact of Potential Cuts
HOME CARE MAGAZINE: Report Highlights Necessity of Disability Services, Impact of Potential Cuts
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...
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CBSNEWS: Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much
CBSNEWS: Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much
Potential work requirements for people on Medicaid would just complicate things more for people with disabilities. Disability rights advocates say income and asset...
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TONEMADISON.COM: “Choose The Pond” testifies to the power of self-advocacy
TONEMADISON.COM: “Choose The Pond” testifies to the power of self-advocacy
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....