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SABE 2018 Voter Experience Survey Results

SABE (Self Advocates Becoming Empowered) works with Protection and Advocacy agencies, including Disability Rights Wisconsin, to survey voters with disabilities about their voting experience.  The SABE 2018 Voter Experience Survey Results are now available.  The majority of the surveys were…
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Voters With Disabilities Feel Left Behind by Paper Ballot Push

Voters With Disabilities Feel Left Behind by Paper Ballot Push, published by Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Here is an excerpt from the article: The recent push toward paper has left voters with disabilities behind, according to…
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wisconsin Elections

This list of questions about Wisconsin Elections covers many topics: polling hours, registering to vote, proof of residence, voter ID, transportation, absentee voting, finding out about the candidates, voting while living in a nursing home, residential facility or in-patient treatment…
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National Disability Voter Registration Events in Milwaukee, Madison and Eau Claire

Great kickoff in Milwaukee for National Disability Voter Registration Week! Thanks to IndependenceFirst, Mayor Barrett, League of Women Voters, People First, and all of our great speakers and partners! Thanks to our great partners in Eau Claire for a wonderful…
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DVC Voter Registration Video premieres at WAD Annual Conference

Our new video on Voter Registration premiered Saturday night at the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf Annual (WAD) Conference. The video was introduced by Richard Rydecki, Assistant Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Video stars Ron Byington and Lisa Demmon…
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Special Election in Assembly District 64 (parts of Racine and Kenosha Counties)

On April 30th, voters in Assembly District 64 in parts of Kenosha and Racine counties will vote in a special election for a new Assembly Representative. This is to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Barca.
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DVC Partnering with Disability Action Network for Voting Rights Presentation

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is partnering with the Disability Action Network (DAN) for a brief presentation on voting rights and access options. There will be information on curbside voting, accessible voting machines, absentee ballots, and voter registration.  Contact yourdan.info@gmail.com…
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People First of the Northwoods hosts a Meet the Candidates Forum

In anticipation of the upcoming November election, People First of the Northwoods is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” forum for the 74th Wisconsin Assembly District and the 25th State Senate District TODAY, Wednesday, September 26th in the large meeting room…
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DVC and ALAS Collaborate to Train the Disability Community on Voting Rights

It was wonderful to collaborate with Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones, Inc.- ALAS and Elsa Diaz-Bautista to train and educate the disability community on voting rights. Thanks to the City of Milwaukee Election Commission for demonstrating the AutoMark voting machine to…
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DVC and Goodwill Celebrate National Voter Registration Day

The DVC is celebrating National Voter Registration Day in collaboration with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin.  We appreciate the opportunity to train and educate the disability community on voting rights. Thanks to the City of Milwaukee Election Commission for demonstrating…
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Press Event in Milwaukee to Promote National Voter Registration Day

Please join us for a press event to promote National Voter Registration Day! The City of Milwaukee is having a press event on September 24th at 11:30 AM to promote National Voter Registration Day events, including Disability Vote Coalition events.…
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