Disability Rights Wisconsin

"Disability Rights Wisconsin is a private non profit organization which was founded in 1977. Designated by the Governor to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and system change, DRW is part of a national system of federally mandated independent disability agencies. DRW is completely independent of government and the disability service system in order to be free of any conflicts of interests which would undermine our capacity to advocate vigorously on behalf of the human and legal rights of people with disabilities. Disability Rights helps people across Wisconsin gain access to services and opportunity through its advocacy and legal expertise. We regularly challenge systems and society to create positive change and improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Committed board and staff members are among the strongest advocates in the state. We support the right of each person to live in dignity, to work and to attend school in the mainstream of society. The agency also works on disability issues with state and local governments. Disability Rights Wisconsin receives financial support from individuals and private foundations and from training fees and government grants.Serving people with all disabilities. Disability Rights  Wisconsin serves people of all ages, including people with developmental disabilities, people with mental illness, people with physical or sensory disabilities, and people with traumatic brain injury. Disability Rights Wisconsin respects the cultural values and personal choices of those seeking our services. We value diversity in all aspects of our agency’s operations."

 

Milwaukee Office: 

TTY: 888-758-6049 

 

Rice Lake Office:

217 W Knapp Street

Rice Lake, WI 54868

Phone: 715-736-1232

Phone: 888-758-6049

Toll Free: 877-338-3724

Fax: 715-736-1252

 

Madison Office:

131 W Wilson Street, Suite 700

Madison, WI 53703

Phone: 608-267-0214

TTY: 888-758-6049

Toll Free: 800-928-8778

Fax: 608-267-0368