Disabilities
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Delavan to build ability-inclusive playground in June
In 2015, Dusti Grenus just wanted some accessible swings in her local playground. Then she decided to “go all the way.”
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Wisconsin mom pushing for more adult-sized changing tables across the stateÂ
Mom Sarah Knowles leads the Wisconsin Chapter of the Changing Spaces Campaign, which seeks to get more adult-sized changing tables and stations installed across the nation and world.Â
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October deer hunt offers community, accessibility to hunters with disabilities
Since 1992, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has facilitated the Wisconsin Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, with help from local organizations. Some hunters told WPR what the event means to them.
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Northern Wisconsin town accused of breaking the law by pulling voting machines
A complaint filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission says a town in Rusk County is breaking the law by refusing to make voting machines available to voters with disabilities.
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2 Waukesha County communities vote to ban ballot drop boxes
After the Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed a near-total ban of the use of absentee ballot boxes in the state, two Waukesha County municipalities have decided to not allow residents to use them during the upcoming presidential election.Â
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Wisconsin para dancers compete in world championship
Martha Siravo and Eve Dahl are advocating for more opportunities for para dancers in Wisconsin and more visibility for the sport internationally, including being added to the Paralympics.
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Paris Paralympics: Wisconsin athletes seek another gold in wheelchair basketball
Ahead of the Paralympic Games, several Wisconsin athletes talk about their experiences playing wheelchair basketball for Team USA as they journey toward gold.
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month in Wisconsin
The annual Disability Pride Festival in Madison draws visitors from around the state and centers the experiences of disabled people.
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Dane County judge to decide whether voters with disabilities can vote electronically from their homes
A Dane County judge could decide as soon as Tuesday whether to allow voters with disabilities to receive and mark ballots electronically from their homes to vote.
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An opportunity to soar: The Penguin Project gives participants with special needs rare theater experience
An innovative program that empowers young people with special needs through theater offers a one-of-a-kind experience for both participants and their families.