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The economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses have been extreme. With many businesses being forced to close either due to government shutdown orders or simply due to a lack of customer base in light of quarantines, the effects can be long-term and detrimental to businesses that simply cannot afford to shut their doors…. Read more

Tuesday, October 15th, is White Cane Awareness Day throughout Indiana. A day where we can all stop and appreciate the white cane users throughout our communities. Although White Cane Day happens on a national scale, the Wisconsin disabled community has something else in mind this year. Ideally, the impact of using “#whitecanelaw” will help implement… Read more

There are so many people who are facing difficulties with disabilities. In this modern-day, the disabled community happily takes on challenges which decades ago would have seemed impossible. Now disabled adults and children participate in sports, politics, and go about everyday activities with mild or minor inconveniences. However, Milwaukee has a group going that will… Read more

Each year National Voter Registration Day takes place on September 24th. So information on voting within the disabled community is important. However, this year the DRW, or the Disabled Rights Wisconsin group and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition worked together on a major project. Historically Wisconsin’s percentage point change from disabled voters was far behind… Read more

Not everyone who receives SSI or SSDI is an adult with disabilities. Many families turn to SSI for support in getting a child in their family the long-term care that they need. Some children with disabilities require around the clock care and need assistance with basic daily activities. Unfortunately, every few years, the availability of… Read more