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Zachary Roper: “Families feel like they have to fight just to be heard [in…”

Featuring: Zachary Roper, Democratic | Candidate for Governor of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Disability Caucus 2026 Governor Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 19:13

Whether it's navigating services, accessing care, or just trying to get the support they need in a system that can be really difficult to navigate at times. What stood out to me is how often Families feel like they have to fight just to be heard [in the system for accessing disability services]. And that really sticks with me because it shouldn't be that hard to get basic support, a dignity in today's world. That experience has made me more than just is more than just policy for me. (19:13–19:18)

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Asserts that families often struggle to be heard in the disability services system.

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