The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is very concerned about new barriers to voting rights that are in place for Wisconsin’s April 5th election. Learn more about the ban on absentee ballot return assistance and how you can take action by…
Join us for Local Elections Matter
Newsletter topics include: Local Elections Matter event info Voter Hotline Resources
Court of Appeals Fact Sheet
Learn about what the Wisconsin Court of Appeals does and its importance for the up-coming state elections! This fact sheet explains what the roles of judges on the court and how their decisions affect Wisconsinites. View the Court of Appeals…
Disabled Voters Speak Out on Absentee Ballot Return Assistance Prohibition
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on absentee ballot return assistance will disenfranchise some voters with disabilities. This story and a video in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel feature Wisconsin voters who share how this ruling will restrict their right to vote.…
April 5th Election Updates and Resources
Newsletter topics include: April 5th Election Updates Upcoming Voting Panel Absentee Voting Information Know Your Rights Guardianship and Voting Rights 2022 Postcards Resources and Voting Help
Transportation Resource for April 5th Election
Do you need a ride to the polls? The Disability Vote Coalition has resource that lists transportation options for election day. Plan ahead to find your ride – some require advance notice. Find your Ride to the Polls on April…
Panel Discussion: Local Elections Matter
The April 5th Spring Election is almost here! Join the Disability Vote Coalition on March 30th to hear why voting in local elections matters. Hear from a panel of disability advocates who have held local office about what motivated them…
March 9th Wisconsin Election Committee Public Testimony
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments at the March 9th meeting of the Wisconsin Election Commission in support of the voting rights of people with disabilities and older adults. Read the WEC March 9th Testimony here (accessible PDF).
Voting News from the DVC
Newsletter Topics Include: Event information about “A Conversation about Voting Equity for People with Disabilities” livestream April 5th Election Tips Registration for Disability Advocacy Day Help is Available
Shining a Light on the Importance of Voting Local
Local elections matter! This new video features Stephanie Birmingham – a powerful advocate who is passionate about voters’ rights – talking with self advocates about why it’s important to vote in local elections. The Disability Vote Coalition partnered with the…
A Conversation About Voting Equity for Voters with Disabilities
Voting Equity for Voters with Disabilities will be the focus of a Facebook Live event on March 1 at 2 PM, as part of The Big Share, an all-day online fundraising event orchestrated by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW). All 3 organizations are CSW members…