Disability Justice

We strive for an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities, where they are valued, integrated members of society with full access to education, homes, health care, transportation, jobs, voting, and beyond.

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Explore our historic disability justice work in prison conditions, transit equity, healthcare legislation, and more.

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News & Commentary

Judy Heumann's Legacy Lives On

The disability rights pioneer passed away on March 4. Her work inspired a generation of activists.
Press Release
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ACLU of Wisconsin and Other Organizations Submit Comments Opposing I-94 Freeway Expansion

The ACLU submitted comments opposing the proposed expansion of I-94 due to the negative environmental and racial impacts.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Disability Justice
Press Release
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld the ban on unstaffed drop boxes.

ACLU of Wisconsin Blasts Decision to Ban Drop Boxes

The ACLU of Wisconsin issued a statement today denouncing the state Supreme Court’s decision to ban ballot drop boxes and return assistance in Wisconsin.
Issue Areas: Disability Justice, Strengthening Democracy
Court Case
Jun 07, 2011

ACLU v. DPI: Fighting Disability Discrimination at Voucher Schools

Court Case
Feb 10, 2010

Affordable Housing in Wisconsin

Court Case
Feb 14, 2002

ACLU & NAACP v. Wisconsin DWD: Discrimination in Welfare

The ACLU and NAACP filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for racial discrimination in the W-2 program.
Court Case
Sep 01, 2006

Flynn v. Doyle: Medical Care at Taycheedah Women’s Prison

We won better conditions for prisoners at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.