Proposals to change election laws are being made at the state and federal levels. Existing laws are being challenged in state and federal courts. How could these changes affect people of color and those with disabilities? Our panelists will address…
Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition
Newsletter Topics Include: Ride to Polls Survey for November 2022 Election Absentee Ballot Return Assistance for November election New Resources on Guardianship and Voting Shining a Light on Accessible Voting Video Make a Plan to Vote for the November 8th…
Rides to the Polls Survey for November 2022 Election
The Disability Vote Coalition is reaching out to ask for your help to update our “Rides to the Polls” list for the November 2022 election. We will include the information we receive on the Disability Vote Coalition website to help…
Absentee Ballot Return Assistance for the Nov 8th Election
A federal court has affirmed the right of voters with disabilities to use ballot return assistance. Disability Rights Wisconsin is receiving questions from disabled voters who need assistance mailing or delivering their absentee ballots. These practices were restricted in the…
Make Your Plan to Vote in the Nov 8 Election Interactive Session
Event Information Make Your Plan to Vote in the November 8th Election, September 29 at 7 PM Join us on Zoom and Facebook Live for this interactive session. Vision loss should not be a barrier to exercising your right to…
How I Got My Right to Vote Back: A Message from Jennifer Kratsch
In this video, self-advocate Jennifer Kratsch shares how she got her right to vote back. In Wisconsin, people under guardianship retain the right to vote unless the court removes the right. If you have lost the right to vote, you…
Voting News from the Disability Vote Coalition
Newsletter topics include: Federal Court Order: Wisconsin Voters with Disabilities Must Be Permitted to Receive Ballot Return Assistance Disability Voting Rights Week, September 12-16 Make Your Plan to Vote in the November 8th Election Voter Registration for the November 8th…
Madison Disability Voting Rights Press Event
Join us in celebrating National Disability Voting Rights Week. This week raises awareness that voters with disabilities across the country have an important voice. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Deputy Clerk Jim Verbick and voters with disabilities will talk about voting…
City of Milwaukee Celebrates Disability Voting Rights Week Press Event
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Claire Woodall-Vogg, Executive Director, City of Milwaukee Election Commission will kick off the celebration of Disability Voting Rights Week. The program will feature a demonstration of accessible voting and remarks from Scott Luber and Martha Chambers,…