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Expanded DMV Access is Good News for Wisconsinites with Disabilities

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will temporarily expand its driver licenses and identification card services this fall in Madison, Milwaukee and other locations throughout Wisconsin which were closed in March due to COVID-19.  WI DOT…
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New Resource to Educate Candidates about Disability Issues

The November 3rd election provides an important opportunity to educate candidates about policy issues important to the disability community.    Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations has released a new resource to help candidates understand more about disability issues.  The new…
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Supporting Voting Rights in the Time of Pandemic (BHD providers training)

Training Resources Links to voting resources Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Products List Sample Voter Outreach Script DVC Partnering Ideas My Voting plan Wisconsin forms for Voter registration and to request an absentee ballot. Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: includes fact sheets,…
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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ADA and Its Impact on Voting Rights

All Voting is Local and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition invite you to join us for: A Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When: Monday, July 27th at 4pm Central Standard Time. Where: Streamed on…
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Statewide Press Event to Highlight National Disability Voter Registration Week

On Thursday, July 16, 2020, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition will host a statewide virtual press conference to recognize and highlight National Disability Voter Registration week. A panel of advocates from around Wisconsin will discuss the efforts of the Disability…
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Voter Registration, Rights and Resources

Agenda:  Voter Registration, Rights, and Resources: Zoom Training on Voting for Wisconsin Disability Organizations Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition FAQ: 2020 Wisconsin Elections Frequently Asked Questions Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Products List Sample Voter Outreach Script DVC Partnering Ideas My Voting…
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June Voting News from the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

Topics covered in this newsletter include: June 17th Voter Training REV UP for National Disability Voter Registration Week Stay Safe! Request your absentee ballot for the August 11th Election TODAY! What’s on the Ballot? Are you Registered to Vote? Voting…
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WDVC Submits Public Comments to the Wisconsin Election Commission

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments to inform Wisconsin Election Commissioners (WEC) at their June 10th meeting.  Barbara Beckert spoke on behalf of the WDVC and shared recommendations for the August 11 and November 3 election including the…
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Request your Absentee Ballot for the August 11 Partisan Primary TODAY!

Request your absentee ballot for the August 11 Partisan Primary TODAY! The August primary may seem far away, but it is not too soon to think about requesting your absentee ballot.  Go to https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoteAbsentee. You can request your absentee ballot…
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Next Statewide Election – August 11th Partisan Primary

The next statewide election in Wisconsin is the August 11th Partisan Primary. Offices to be elected will include all US Congressional Representatives; all State Assembly Representatives, State Senators from even numbered districts, and county District Attorneys. You can look up…
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Video Resource: How to Request an Absentee Ballot for the May 12 2020 Special Election

The Wisconsin Elections Commission and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition highly recommend that people vote absentee for the May 12 7th Congressional District Special  Election to protect themselves from COVID-19.  If you’ve never requested an absentee ballot before you may…
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Voter Registration Deadlines for the May 12 Congressional District 7 Special Election 

The 7th Congressional District Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th. This election is to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Representative Duffy. The candidates on the ballot are Tricia Zunker (Democratic) and Tom Tiffany (Republican). Wisconsin’s…
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Disability Vote Coalition Supports Postponement of Election

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) is a non-partisan effort to help ensure full participation in the electoral process of voters with disabilities. Because of the serious concerns we are hearing from voters with disabilities, we support Governor Evers’ Executive…
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