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People have a variety of comfort levels with advocating. We get that.

 

We'd like to assemble a "go-to" list when issues come up, to help YOU advocate at the level you're most comfortable with.

 

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21st Anniversary of the ADA

On July 26th, we celebrated the 21st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!  This bipartisan-supported law was signed by George H.W. Bush with the promise of "leveling the playing field" for people with disabilities, by eliminating physical and programmatic barriers to full participation in society and workplaces for people with disabilities. 

 

Let's celebrate what we've accomplished together and be mindful of what we have yet to do, to realize the vision of the ADA!

 

Watch a video of WI's work to promote the passing of the ADA

 

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Brian Peters

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Brian is the Housing Policy Advocate at IndependenceFirst

 

 

New Report Card on Racial Equality – Milwaukee Scores an “F”

 

It’s no secret that Milwaukee is heavily segregated. This new report from the Urban Institute shows that Milwaukee ranked last in equality between blacks and whites. What’s surprising...  

 

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