Updated August 20, 2026 Written by: Robyn Linscott, Director of Education & Family Policy and Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, back-to-school preparation often includes much more than supply lists and first-day […]
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October 24, 2019
The Honorable Governor Tony EversOffice of the GovernorAttn: Pardon Advisory BoardPO Box 7863Madison, WI 53707
Re: Clemency For Brendan Dassey
Dear Governor Evers:
As leaders a...
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