The City of Madison Disability Summit: Collective Visioning for a More Equitable Future is a platform developing a city-wide agenda that will direct the work of the Department of Civil Rights – Division of
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Madison's First Disability Summit
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2023 Reverend Wright Human Rights Award Recipient
postedThe Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Emanuel Scarbrough. The award will be presented at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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Accessible Taxi Grants Will Help Fill Transit Gaps
postedPeople who use wheelchairs face barriers to daily living activities, social outings, and fully participating in what the City has to offer, because of inadequate accessible transportation options.
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City Launches Bilingual Community Connector Program for Increased Language Access and Equity
postedEnoch Melgarejo and Holly Chen have joined the Department of Civil Rights as Bilingual Community Connectors in the City of Madison’s new Community Connector Program, one of the few government programs of this kind in the c
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County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
postedDane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Dr.
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October 15th is White Cane Safety Day in Madison
postedMayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council has proclaimed Saturday, October 15, 2022 as “White Cane Safety Day” in the City of Madison.
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2022 Reverend Wright Award Recipient is Wayne Strong
postedThe Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Wayne Strong (posthumously). Unfortunately, Wayne passed away earlier this year.
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Advocates, City of Madison Promote Accessible Voting in Celebration of Disability Voting Rights Week, Sept. 12-16
postedThis week, advocates and city Civil Rights agencies are calling for greater awareness of voting rights and barriers facing people with disabilities during Disability Voting Rights Week.
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Within Reach: Local Government Contracting Opportunities
postedDate & Time: September 27th 4:00-5:30 Location: Zoom
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City of Madison Welcomes New Disability Rights and Services Specialist
postedRebecca Hoyt joins the City of Madison as the Disability Rights and Services Specialist. As a person with a disability, and the parent of a child with a disability, she brings with her deep roots and passion for advocacy.
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2020 and 2021 Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community Winners are Oscar Mireles and the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion of Dane County
postedSeeking Tolerance and Justice Over Hate, or “STAJOH”, was formed in 1999 in order to combat hate crimes in our community.
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October 15th is White Cane Safety Day in Madison
postedMayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council have proclaimed Friday, October 15, 2021 as “White Cane Safety Day” in the City of Madison.
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