Wisconsin voters with disabilities are in the news. Here is some recent coverage: WPR, July 26, 2022 Listen: What protections exist under the Americans with Disabilities Act? WUWM July 25, 2022 Disability Rights Wisconsin says new guidance disenfranchises disabled voters…
Process for Requesting an Accommodation for Ballot Return Assistance
Disability Rights Wisconsin is receiving questions from voters with disabilities about their rights to have assistance with mailing or delivery of their absentee ballot. Federal law protects the right of people with disabilities to have assistance mailing their ballot, and…
ADA Anniversary & Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition
Newsletter Topics Include: ADA 32nd Anniversary In the News Voting Questions
A Celebration of the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary and Its Impact on Voting Rights
Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition on Zoom as we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and discuss its impact on voting rights! We will hear from our keynote speaker, Charlotte Lanvers, a Trial Attorney from…
DRW Statement on Absentee Voting Protections
Absentee voting protections for people with disabilities after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Teigen decision Updated: July 18, 2022 Following the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruling on Teigen v WEC, Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) has received many questions from voters…
Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition
Newsletter topics include: Update on Supreme Court Decision August 9th Election FAQ How Your Agency can Support Members with Voting Voting Help