Supported Decision-Making is now the Law in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Supported Decision-Making Agreement Form *New Supported Decision-Making Tool – A letter for my doctors. In 2018 Governor Walker signed Supported Decision-Making into Law in Wisconsin, giving individuals with disabilities, older adults and families an alternative to more restrictive guardianship. Wisconsin among the […]
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The Arc Wisconsin stands with People with Disabilities to Witness Wisconsin History: Signing of State’s Employment First bill into Law
Madison, Wis. – The Arc Wisconsin and disability advocates from across the state gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 28, to witness Governor Walker sign a landmark Employment First bill into law. Read the new law here. As one of the state’s most prominent voices in protecting the rights of people with intellectual […]
State budget proposals for school funding, disabled children featured on Capital City Sunday
The Arc Wisconsin’s Lisa Pugh talks about new funding in the Governor’s budget for children with disabilities, youth transition proposals and concerns about Medicaid block grants on the February 12 edition of Capitol City Sunday on WKOW-ABC TV.
The Arc, People with Disabilities See Promising Initiatives; Remaining Needs in Budget Proposal
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Pugh, State Director (608) 422-4250 February 9, 2017 The Arc, People with Disabilities See Promising Initiatives; Remaining Needs in Budget Proposal Madison, WI – People with disabilities and Arc Wisconsin members across the state will be working to preserve key investments in Governor Walker’s budget proposal as […]
Pugh: Invest in the community
By Lisa Pugh The original article appeared in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel Like all Americans, people with disabilities deserve the opportunity to live independently in the community with their peers. The brutal attack of a teenager with disabilities in Chicago was a heinous act of violence that shocked the nation. However, leading Wisconsin disability […]
The Arc Wisconsin Helps you Advocate on the State Budget
Check back here for new items related to the 2017-2019 State Budget. Make Sure to Testify at a Joint Finance Budget Hearing Near You! See Dates and Locations Arc Wisconsin Press Release – Gov Walker Budget Proposal Self-Advocate Budget Summary 2017 Budget Training
