November 2021 - Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

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DRW and DVC Public Comments for Wisconsin Election Commission

The Wisconsin Election Commission met on December 1 at 8 AM to discuss their response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s October 2021 Report on Elections Administration (Report 21-19). View December 2021 WEC meeting information on their website here. Disability Rights…

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DVC Resource List for Service Providers

The WI Disability Vote Coalition has compiled a list of voting resources for service providers in preparation for the 2022 election year. View the full resource list for service providers here (accessible pdf). Table of Contents For Help with Voting…

DRW & DVC Statement Regarding LAB 2020 Election Administration Report

The Joint Legislative Audit Committee released their report on the administration of the November 2020 election in Wisconsin. A public hearing was held on November 9th. Overall the report affirms that our elections are safe, secure, and accurate. In the…

New DVC Materials for 2022 Elections

The Disability Vote Coalition has some great new resources to help you get the word out about the 2022 elections and encourage people with disabilities to participate. Our Disability Vote Coalition postcards and posters include 2022 elections dates, information about…

Legislative Audit Bureau Report on Election Administration

The Legislative Audit Bureau has released their report on administration of the November 2020 election. Overall the report affirms that our elections are safe, secure, and accurate. In the report, the Legislative Audit Bureau makes 30 recommendations to the Wisconsin…

Protect the Right to Vote

The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. Recent investigations have called into question the voting rights of care facility residents and people with cognitive impairments. As the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system for our state, Disability…

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Agencies Sign on to Affirm Voting Rights of Older Adults and People with Disabilities

The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. Recent investigations have called into question the voting rights of care facility residents and people with disabilities, including cognitive disabilities. As advocates for people with disabilities and older adults, the…

WPR Interview: Voting in Nursing Homes during the Pandemic

DRW’s Barbara Beckert spoke with WPR about the need to ensure the voting rights of Wisconsinites who live in nursing homes and other care facilities. Care facilities have a responsibility to affirm and support the right of residents to vote,…

Month: November 2021