Disability Employment Programs, Wisconsin’s Role In Civil Rights, Milwaukee Needs To Be More Inclusive

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Rob Ferrett and Gene Purcell discuss why advocates for disability employment programs are concerned about the future, and look back at Wisconsin’s role in the civil rights movement. Then, they talk with a guest who says Milwaukee needs to be more inclusive.

Featured in this Show

  • Sheltered Workshops Advocates Worry About Future

    A WPR reporter explains why advocates for disability employment programs called sheltered workshops are worried about the future of these programs.

  • Wisconsin And The Civil Rights Movement

    A Wisconsin civil rights activist tells the story of the state’s involvement in the civil rights movement, in the south and here at home.

  • Milwaukee Should Be More Inclusive

    Pride is growing in Milwaukee, but not everyone in the city benefits from what it has to offer. Our guest share her thoughts on how and why Milwaukee needs to be more inclusive.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Rich Kremer Guest
  • Peggy Rozga Guest
  • Genyne Edwards Guest