Survival Coalition Wisconsin

The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations is a cross-disability coalition of more than 20 state and local organizations and groups. For more than 20 years, Survival has been focused on changing and improving policies and practices that support people with disabilities of all ages to be full participants in community life.

Updates

Disability Advocacy Day of Action!Wednesday, March 12, 2025


 In -Person 10 A.M.– 3:00 P.M. Starting at Monona Terrace,
 One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI   (And State Capitol)

Disability Day of Action is back in person! The event is focused on connecting Disability Advocates with their legislators to talk about issues that matter to them. Attendees are expected to participate in the morning briefing and visit their legislators in the afternoon.

REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Download Save the Date Card

Survival Coalition releases disability, aging priorities 8/12/2024

Access to in-home care, voting, and transportation for non-drivers impact all Wisconsinites Survival Coalition—a cross-disability and aging coalition of more than 20 statewide organizations—has identified the top priorities affecting constituents in every district across the state. “People with disabilities and unpaid caregivers, many of whom are family members, rely on in-home services to keep contributing to their communities and living in their own homes,” said Patti Becker, Survival Coalition Co-Chair. “Ongoing investment in care infrastructure—including the care workforce—is
critical to support families and people with disabilities so they can continue to participate in the Wisconsin workforce and so people with disabilities and older adults can avoid costlier nursing homes and institutional settings. It’s not enough for children with disabilities and special health care needs to get into a program if they still can’t get the services you need, like private duty nursing, dentistry, and autism treatment, Read full press release. See Budget papers below

SURVIVAL COALITION 2025-2027 BUDGET PRIORITIES

Link Here for Long-Term Care Priorities
Link Here for Children’s Long-Term Support Priorities
Link Here for Employment Priorities
Link Here for Transportation Priorities
Link Here for Special Education Priorities
Link Here for Voting Priorities
Link Here for a Combined Paper on All Priorities


Registration is Open for Disability Advocacy Day!

Registration is open for Disability Advocacy Day 2024! Join us in Madison on Wednesday, March 20th with advocates from around the state and meet with your elected officials. This is a great opportunity to share your story and educate your legislators on disability rights!

It’s free to attend, but you must register by March 1st!

Register now online!

or use this form

Save the Date for Disability Advocacy Day 2024!

Wednesday, March 20th. See flyer here. Registration will open on February 1, 2024

Disability Advocacy Day March 20, 2024

Save the Date!
Registration information coming on February 1.