Statement on passage of AB 598: Bill lets hospital pick a decision maker, puts patient’s rights at risk
Today the state Assembly passed AB 598, which lets hospitals pick a decision-maker based on a list set in statute (called a Patient’s Representative) if a patient does not have a Power of Attorney for Health care and becomes unable to make medical decisions. AB 598 bill has been amended three times, including the introduction of […]
Disability Advocacy Day: Registration Open!
Disability Advocacy Day is in-person this year! Register today! Join us in Madison on Thursday March 19th with other 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!Registration is free but required to attend. Register by March […]
Survival Coalition Action Alert!Re: 13.10 Request, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Dear Joint Finance Committee members: On January 16th, the Department of Workforce Development submitted a 13.10 request to Joint Finance requesting an additional $11 million in state funding for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) so it can provide services through June 30, 2027, and eliminate the current wait list that was re-instituted in December of 2025. Survival Coalition […]
Save the Date for Disability Advocacy Day of Action!
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.In -Person 10 A.M.– 3:00 P.M. Starting at Monona Terrace, […]
Wisconsin’s Unpaid Caregivers Shoulder a Growing Crisis: Survival Coalition Survey Reveals Alarming Trends Madison, WI — November 19, 2025
— A new survey by the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin highlights the immense burden carried by unpaid family caregivers across the state. More than 525 respondents shared their experiences, painting a stark picture of the challenges faced by families who provide essential care without compensation. Link to Caregiver Statistics Key Findings Care Hours Rival Full-Time […]
“Next of Kin” legislation allows hospitals to choose a decision maker to move patients from hospitals to nursing homes
On Wednesday November 5th, the Senate Health committee is having a public hearing onSB 578/AB 598, which would let hospitals pick a decision-maker (called a Patient’s Representative) if a patient becomes unable to make medical decisions so they can discharge them quickly and empty hospital beds. The “Patient’s Representative” would have the power to put […]
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