Dane County

NAMI Walks Dane County took place in Madison, Wisconsin, bringing together community members to raise awareness and funds for mental health resources. The annual walk, organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, draws participants who walk in support of people affected by mental illness and to connect families with local services.

A family in Dane County, Wisconsin has started a popcorn business designed to provide flexible employment for their sons, who have disabilities. Local NBC affiliate WMTV featured the story, highlighting how the venture lets the sons work at their own pace while building a family enterprise. It is being shared as an uplifting local business story about inclusive employment.