Disabilities Archives - Wisconsin Watch

Against a yellow-walled background, a voter is shown behind a white voting divider with an American flag that says "vote." Two people are standing in line waiting to vote as well — a man with a beanie hat and a man with a cap.

How one voter navigates Wisconsin’s hurdles for people with disabilities

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The state hasn’t adopted electronic absentee voting. So people like Denise Jess must choose between a few imperfect options.

False choice: Wisconsin taxpayers support schools that can discriminate

by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch May 5, 2023November 27, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justice & Safety

Wisconsin’s population is trending older. Where will non-drivers find transportation?

by Jonah Chester / Wisconsin Watch and WPR January 5, 2023March 15, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Justice & Safety

Wisconsin workers with disabilities face transportation barriers

by Jonah Chester / Wisconsin Watch and WPR January 5, 2023January 9, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Coronavirus Coverage, Government, Narrow Margin

A Wisconsin man with visual impairment tried to vote. The coronavirus got in his way.

by Enjoyiana Nururdin August 6, 2020February 24, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin cuts back on long-term institutional care for the disabled

by Sean KirkbyMarch 8, 2015November 29, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare

State’s move toward community care for disabled follows national trend

by Sean KirkbyMarch 8, 2015November 29, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare, Scott Walker's Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker’s budget would shake up long-term care programs; disabilities advocates concerned

by Sean KirkbyMarch 8, 2015November 29, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Walker changes stance, signs bill for workers with disabilities

by Tegan WendlandDecember 6, 2013March 11, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Walker now backs funding for disabled workers

by Tegan WendlandSeptember 25, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

State passes up federal disabilities aid for jobless, despite backlogs

by Tegan WendlandJuly 14, 2013July 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Wait list long, caseloads high

by Tegan WendlandJuly 14, 2013June 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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