SURVIVAL COALITION SUPPORTS DISABILITY PRIORITIES IN GOVERNOR’S BUDGET

(MADISON) — The Survival Coalition of more than 30 disability organizations recognizes the significant focus on disability issues outlined in Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2019-2021 biennial budget, addressing multiple issues that can improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families statewide.

Survival Coalition co-chairs Beth Swedeen, Kristin Kerschensteiner and Lisa Pugh said Survival Coalition membership strongly supports the following significant investments in Wisconsinites with disabilities listed below, pointing out that appropriate public supports invested in people with disabilities lead to improved health outcomes, higher employment rates and overall reduction in crisis spending. See Detailed Press Release