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Advocacy Opportunity: New State Bills Would Make It Harder for People with Disabilities and Older Adults to Vote

Wisconsin legislators are being asked to support some voting bills that will make it harder for many people with disabilities and older adults to vote. What will these bills do? The bills would:…
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March 4th Candidate Forum Video Recording Available

March 4th Candidate Forum Video Recording Available On March 4th. the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition hosted a State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate forum.  The forum was an opportunity to hear from candidates  Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly  about how…
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Residential Service Providers: Resources for Voters with Disabilities

Learn about the resources available for voters with disabilities.  This resource is designed for residential service providers who are seeking information on voting rights and resources for their residents. Residential Service Providers: Resources for Voters with Disabilities (accessible pdf) [updated…
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WDVC Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing: 2020 General Election Review

On December 11th, the Legislature held a Joint Committee Hearing to review the 2020 General Election.  The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition sent this informational testimony to members of the Assembly and Senate Election Committees. View the Summary
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WDVC in the News: 23% of American voters have some form of disability – This WI group makes sure their voice is heard

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is featured in a news story about voters with disabilities on the eve of the November election.  Read or watch the story: https://www.channel3000.com/23-percent-of-american-voters-have-some-form-of-disability-this-wisconsin-group-makes-sure-their-voice-is-heard/
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U.S. Supreme Court Decision Could Disenfranchise Wisconsin Voters

From PBS Frontline: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday declining to extend the absentee ballot deadline in Wisconsin was not a surprise to election officials, the vast majority of whom were operating under the assumption that ballots received after…
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If you’re a Voter with Disabilities in Wisconsin, Here’s What you Should Know

The coronavirus pandemic has created barriers for many voters, and voters with disabilities are no exception. They make up a sizable portion of the voting population: according to the American Association of People with Disabilities, approximately 23% of the electorate this year…
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Disability Vote Coalition Voter Training Videos Released

The WI Disability Vote Coalition has released a series of training videos to help support voters with disabilities and service providers.  Access the videos at disabilityvote.org/videos/  To provide access for deaf voters, each video is also available in a split…