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WDIO: Wisconsin caregivers face shortage of support for older adults

Advocates and staff from the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Wisconsin are highlighting a critical shortage of supportive care for older adults, individuals...

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MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL:People with disabilities worried about rights challenges | Opinion.

In a recent opinion piece, representatives from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities highlight growing concerns over threats to disability...

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Member Spotlight: Nekita

Meet Nekita (they/he), a passionate advocate, future school librarian, and incoming UW-Milwaukee grad student! From leading youth forums to championing accessible...

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THE AMERICAN PROSPECT: The Crisis of Care Work

The care work sector faces a severe and worsening labor shortage driven by low wages, inadequate public funding through programs like Medicaid and Medicare, and...

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CBS NEWS: Democrats probe DOJ finding that eases way for states to institutionalize mentally ill

More than 100 congressional lawmakers have launched an inquiry into a controversial Justice Department legal opinion that makes it easier for states to...

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WISCONSIN STATE FARMER: AgrAbility helps disabled farmers remain productive and independent

AgrAbility is a specialized program designed to help farmers, agricultural workers, and their families continue farming successfully despite injuries, illnesses, or...

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TIME: “When’s It My Turn?”: Reimagining Disability Inclusion 35 Years After the ADA

In this article commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, an executive draws on personal experiences with his late brother to advocate for...

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WBAY: World’s first pilot to fly with her feet inspires Limbitless Wisconsin participants

Limbitless Wisconsin hosted nearly 60 participants and their families at Appleton International Airport for a Disability Pride Month event featuring Jessica Cox, the...

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DISABILITY BELONGS: Disabled People Belong in Community

Community living is a fundamental civil right that enables individuals with disabilities to fully participate in society, maintain connections with family and...

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DISABILITY POLICY FOUNDRY: The Inaccessible Cost of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs): A Federal Tax Credit Solution

In this blog, the author argues for a targeted federal tax credit to alleviate the prohibitive upfront costs of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), which often...

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NEWSWEEK: Map Shows 26 States Suing Trump Administration Over Medicaid Rule

A coalition of 25 states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule...

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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: From Dream to Reality: How DVR Helped One Wisconsinite Become a Nurse

With the assistance of a state vocational rehabilitation agency, a student with a disability successfully achieved their lifelong dream of becoming a registered...

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