We hear from one of Wisconsin’s top educators. A quadriplegic lawmaker discusses what accommodations need to be made for those with disabilities on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Then, another state legislator joins us to talk about designating an official state cheese in Wisconsin and other issues.
Featured in this Show
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Health Teacher Recognized As Top Educator
Patty Zemke is one of five educators selected as the 2022 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. She teaches sixth-grade health for the Wausau School District. We discuss her experiences over the past year teaching amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Anniversary Of ADA And State Accommodations For Those With Disabilities
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million Americans — that’s almost one in five people — live with a disability. On the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we speak to a quadriplegic Wisconsin lawmaker about what the state can do legislatively for those with disabilities and his own fight for accommodations.
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Should Colby Be Wisconsin's Official State Cheese?
Legislation under debate in the state Capitol would make Colby Wisconsin’s official state cheese. We discuss the proposal with one of the bill’s authors and look at challenges facing rural economies.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Patty Zemke Guest
- Rep. Jimmy Anderson Guest
- Donna Rozar Guest
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