Aug 12, 2021 | Director's News, Policy, Programs, and Advocacy
The Access to Justice Community is well aware of the barriers and gaps in civil legal aid across the country. Justice barriers are highlighted again and again – most recently in the Measuring Justice For All report issued by the Academy of Arts and Sciences earlier...
May 2, 2021 | Director's News, Policy, Programs, and Advocacy
Although many of you may be reading this post from the comfort and safety of your home, LIFT Dane continues its work developing technology and providing services in our community. Our Marketing Director, Fred Lauing, from Employment and Training, Inc. (EATA), has...
May 2, 2021 | Director's News, Policy, Programs, and Advocacy
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a reinterpretation of what poverty means as more and more Dane County residents lose their jobs. Many Dane County families cannot pay rent, buy food, or afford medical care. In response to this global pandemic, state and federal...
May 2, 2021 | Director's News, Policy, Programs, and Advocacy
The 14th Amendment of our country’s constitution guarantees equal protection under the law along with the guarantees of life, liberty, and equal justice. The killings of black citizens are a tragic reminder of our failure as a country to ensure these rights to all....
May 2, 2021 | Director's News, Policy, Programs, and Advocacy
The world is moving fast these days and I have lots to report since my March update. As the Director of this innovative, ground-breaking legal initiative, I monitor and am learning more about developments across the country with respect to technology advancements and...
May 2, 2021 | Director's News, Policy, Programs, and Advocacy
A Moment In Time This fall marks two key milestones on LIFT Dane‘s journey towards becoming LIFT Wisconsin. Our efforts significantly advanced recently when we launched our web-based tool. The tool is unique because it allows Wisconsin residents the ability to access...