What began as a friendly matchup between neighboring rivals is turning into a conference-wide movement as more high school students get the chance to participate in adapted sports league.
A Wisconsin man traveled by wheelchair from his home in Fox Crossing to the state capitol to advocate for disability rights, completing the 11-day journey to call on elected officials for change.
People gathered Saturday for the annual Fishing Has No Boundaries event at Governor Nelson State Park, offering people with disabilities the opportunity to fish on Lake Mendota alongside volunteers.
Madison Metropolitan Chapter of the Links, Incorporated honors 146 students and grants 15 scholarships to high school seniors during its annual African American Student Recognition Program.
Before the doors even opened, lines stretched down the block as community members waited for their first chance to step inside the new south side space years in the making.
People with disabilities are seven times more likely to encounter law enforcement than the general population. In Wisconsin, how prepared an officer is for that moment depends on where you live.
Children and adults with disabilities are finding a place to move, express themselves and build community through an adaptive dance program at Arts for All Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a ceremony at the state Capitol Tuesday to officially kick off congressional programming in honor of Black History Month.
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, the city will host students with disabilities who are in high school or higher education to shadow and learn about different jobs in public service.
The 10th annual Madison Black Restaurant Week is coming up, and WMTV got a preview of some of the local black-owned restaurants participating this year.
AMASIAN, stands for amazing Asian. The non-profit collaborates on events in the Madison area like the most recent Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration held on May 17.
A program at the Dane County Regional Airport is trying to alleviate some stress that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, often face.
One year after online backlash, a Brodhead High School gender nonconforming counselor is embraced by community and looks forward to another academic year.
“I think everyone needs to be aware that life at any time in your life, whether that’s because of chronic illness because you slipped and fell on the ice in our nice Wisconsin winters," 22-year-old Brelynn Billie said.
Students in ASL courses at Madison College are learning the language for a variety of reasons, but the one common reason is to be able to communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing community.
“It’s gonna be really good for kids starting at such a young age to, in a public space with their classmates, be seen and be represented and have a space to feel like they belong,” said TASA co-president Angela Miller.
During the month of March, women around the U.S. are celebrated and honored. In Wisconsin, there are a number of women who have made an impact on the state’s history.
