Disabilities

This guide is written for DV/SA service providers in Wisconsin to provide a basic understanding of the laws affecting access to programs and services for people with disabilities. Read More ››

Domestic and sexual violence (DSV) can have significant effects on one’s health and well-being, including increased risks related to trauma and substance use. Read More ››

We know that American Indian/Alaska Native women experience some of the highest rates for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, homicide at the hands of an intimate partner,  Read More ››

The report contains disability resources within Tribes located in Region 8 of the Rocky Mountain region, national Native disability organizations, federal agencies, and national organizations. Read More ››

Long COVID (or post-COVID) conditions are impacting nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau study analyzed by the CDC and released in June of this year. Long COVID symptoms range from fatigue, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, cognitive difficulties, chronic pain, sensory abnormalities, and muscle weakness. They can be debilitating, lasting for weeks to months after recovery from the initial infection. In some cases, people suffer from severe, long Read More ››

This manual is designed to improve services for people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence. Read More ››

Communal living situations are always hard, and introducing service animals into the mix can create more complications, conflicts and confusion. Read More ››

This project was intended to facilitate consultation from AI/AN people with disabilities, tribal leaders & communities, to obtain information & recommend strategies for improving services. Read More ››

This Q&A provides information about federal civil rights laws that apply to domestic violence shelters and the services they provide to clients. Read More ››

The Traumatic Brain Injury and Battering booklet provides an overview of TBI, its impacts, screening, and advocacy for advocates working with survivors with TBI. Read More ››