To help voters with disabilities and their supporters understand the quickly-changing election rules in Wisconsin, The Disability Vote Coalition will offer three live events via Zoom on Monday 10 am and 6 pm and Tuesday at 8 am. Here is…
Voting and COVID-19: Learn the Latest Webinar #1
To help voters with disabilities and their supporters understand the quickly-changing election rules in Wisconsin, The Disability Vote Coalition will offer three live events via Zoom on Monday 10 am and 6 pm and Tuesday at 8 am. Here is…
IMPORTANT ELECTION NEWS
Topics covered in this newsletter include: Voting & COVID-19 Voting Tips if You are Voting Absentee Live Election Updates Voting Tips if You are Voting in Person Help is Available
Disability Vote Coalition Voter Accessibility Survey – April 2020
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is conducting this survey to learn from voters with disabilities and their allies about the accessibility of their voting experience for the April 7, 2020 election. If you answer, it will help us learn about…
Voting and COVID-19: What Should You Know!?!
Topics covered in this newsletter include: How to Prepare for the Spring Election COVID-19 & Voting Zoom Call Information Resources
April 7th Election: How to Prepare!
Topics covered in this newsletter include: New Video: How to Request an Absentee Ballot What’s on the Ballot? Voter Accessibility Survey Resources Available
New Video: How to Request an Absentee Ballot
The Wisconsin Elections Commission and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition highly recommend that people vote absentee for the April 7th election to protect themselves from COVID-19. If you’ve never requested an absentee ballot before you may be a bit unsure…
Deadline for Online Voter Registration is Today
Topics covered in this newsletter include: Requesting an Absentee Ballot in Time for the Spring Election Voter Accessibility Survey Resources Available
Vote Early for the April 7th Election
Topics covered in this newsletter include: Voting Absentee for the April 7th Election Updating Your Registration Details In-Person Absentee Voting Contact Your Municipal Clerk
Voting Absentee for the April 7th Election
Because of concerns about COVID-19, the Wisconsin Election Commission is encouraging Wisconsin voters to vote early. Any Wisconsin voter who is registered to vote, can request an absentee ballot. If you want to vote absentee, make sure you are registered…
Census News from the Disability Vote Coalition
The #2020 Census Counts: Be counted! This month, most households will receive an invitation in the mail to respond to the 2020 Census. Watch for a mailing from the US Census Bureau. March: On or between March 12-20, a letter…
March 2020 Newsletter: Census News
Topics covered in this newsletter include: Census schedule What is the Census? How are Group Homes Being Counted? Why Is the Census Important for People with Disabilities? Census Privacy Census Resources for More Information
Get a 2020 DVC Voting Toolkit!
The 2020 DVC Voting Toolkit makes it easy for you to teach consumers, staff and others about voting. Download it today or order a printed toolkit. Printed kits can be picked up at either of the Disability Rights Wisconsin office…
Find Your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information
In Wisconsin, municipal clerks have a very important role in administering our elections. Your Municipal clerk can answer your questions about voter registration, absentee voting, curbside ballots and much more. The Disability Vote Coalitions thanks Wisconsin Municipal Clerks for all…
CANCELLED – Disability Advocacy Day!
From Wisconsin BPDD: Survival Coalition’s Disability Advocacy Day is CANCELED for this year due to concerns about containing the spread of Coronavirus. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is recommending that large meetings and gatherings be canceled or held remotely…
Wisconsin Appeals Court Rules Voters Targeted for Purge will Remain on the Rolls
On Friday February 28th, a Wisconsin appeals court struck down an Ozaukee County judge’s ruling that thousands of people had to be quickly removed from the state’s voter rolls because they are believed to have moved. The appeals judges also…
NEW Wisconsin Youth Voices on Voting Videos
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is proud to introduce two NEW voting videos by youth and young adults with disabilities for youth. Youth and staff who attended Wisconsin’s Youth Leadership Forum shared why voting is an important civic right and…
Wisconsin Youth Voices on Voting – “I Will Vote at Age 18”
Wisconsin Youth Voices on Voting – “I Will Vote at Age 18” with Audio Descriptions
Wisconsin Youth Voices on Voting – “My Vote Matters”
Wisconsin Youth Voices on Voting – “My Vote Matters” with Audio Descriptions
Tuesday February 18th Spring Primary Election
February 18th is a primary election for Wisconsin State Supreme Court, and for local races such as Circuit Court Judge, County Executive or School Board. If you have voting questions, contact the Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline at 844-DIS-VOTE /…
February 2020 Newsletter
Topics covered in this newsletter include: February 18th Spring Primary election Voting concerns or questions? Voting Fact Sheet for Residential Service Providers Accommodations at the Polling Place
Census Guide for People with Disabilities
Every 10 years, the US government counts everyone in the country. We will have a census in 2020. The census asks one person in every household to answer a few questions. You can answer the questions online, by phone, or…
Voter Purge Letter
Who received the voter purge letter? State lawmakers, a cabinet secretary and a former UW chancellor. Read this update regarding the potential removal of thousands of voters from the Wisconsin voter rolls. Be sure that your voter registration is up…
Supreme Court Candidate Forum – Wisconsin Eye
On January 30, 2020, the Milwaukee Bar Association hosted a Supreme Court candidate forum moderated by WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters. The forum features Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, Marquette University Law School professor Ed Fallone, and Dane County…
January 2020 Newsletter
Topics covered in this newsletter include: 2020 Election dates Are you ready to vote on February 18th? State Supreme Court election Photo ID Absentee Voting Tip Know Your Rights videos
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates’ opinions on past cases show their views
Here is a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article on the views of the candidates running for Wisconsin Supreme Court: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates’ opinions on past cases show their views.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
When you vote in Wisconsin’s February 18 Spring Primary, your ballot will include a choice for the State Supreme Court. The general election will be held on April 7th. The Wisconsin Supreme Court consists of seven justices chosen in nonpartisan…
Milwaukee Bar Association Hosts Supreme Court Candidate Forum
Participants Daniel Kelly, Wisconsin Supreme Court Ed Fallone, Marquette University Law School Jill Karofsky, Dane County Circuit Court When Thursday, January 30, 2020 Noon – 1:00 pm Where Milwaukee Bar Association 747 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202
February 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay is proudly hosting a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 1 , 2020. This event will be held at the Brown County Central Library, 515 Pine Street in…
DVC Milwaukee County Executive Candidate Forum Materials
The following materials are now available from the 2020 Milwaukee County Executive Candidate Forum that was held at IndependenceFirst on January 14th, 2020. Note: All materials listed below are accessible pdf files. Forum Agenda Forum Powerpoint Read more about the…
News from the Wisconsin Election Commission re Milwaukee County Executive Candidates
Read the news story from the Wisconsin Elections Commission regarding recent decisions made about Milwaukee County Executive Candidates: Three Decisions Issued in Milwaukee City and County Ballot Cases
An Accessible 2020 Census – FAQ by disability community
A fair and accurate decennial census is crucial for people with disabilities—and, indeed, for every person in the United States. Your responses to the 2020 Census will help determine how many seats in Congress each U.S. state will receive, influence…
2020 Milwaukee County Executive Forum – Register Now
Register NOW for the Milwaukee County Executive Candidate Forum – Space is Limited. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force co-sponsor: MIRACLE Network The following candidates are confirmed to date: State Representative David Crowley Glendale…
POSTPONED – Elected for Inclusion: A Presidential Forum on Disability Issues
Update: This event has been postponed. The organizers hope to reschedule. Read the announcement for more details. This Message is from The Arc: The Arc is excited to share that there will be a presidential forum on disability issues in…
Judge orders state to remove over 200,000 people from Wisconsin’s voter rolls
On Friday, an Ozaukee County judge ordered the state to remove over 200,000 people from Wisconsin’s voter rolls. These are voters who have been flagged as having a new address and were sent a mailing asking them to update their…
December 2019 Newsletter
Topics covered in this newsletter include: 2020 Election dates Is Your Voter Registration Current? Can’t get to the polls on Election Day? You can still vote. Check out our new video “Consider Becoming a Poll Worker”
Consider Becoming a Poll Worker (Audio Descriptions)
Consider Becoming a Poll Worker
Disability Vote Coalition Commends Signing of AB-168
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition applauds Governor Evers who today will sign into law AB-168 which will address a barrier to voting for some voters with disabilities. Wisconsin law requires voters to speak their name and address at the polling…
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Forum
On November 19, all three candidates running in the spring election for Wisconsin Supreme Court will participate in a candidates forum in Madison at 12:30 PM at Foley and Lardner, 150 East Gilman St. The forum is open to the…
November 2019 Newsletter
Check out the DVC Newsletter. We cover recent news about voting, share resources, and tell you ways that you can help to get out the disability vote!
Wisconsin Voters with Disabilities Face a Variety of Barriers
The last state report on accessibility barriers, in 2015, found most audited polling places had problems. State law requires such a report every two years, but state officials failed to complete one in 2017 and they’re late on the 2019…
Disability advocates applaud bill to remove barriers for voters, continue to seek accountability
Disability rights advocates are applauding a new law to removing barriers for voters with disabilities but said work to expand accessibility is far from over. View the news story.
What challenges voters with disabilities face and what needs to be done to fix them
The Rockland/Westchester Journal recently published an article about challenges for voters with disabilities. Read the article on their website: What challenges voters with disabilities face and what needs to be done to fix them.
Special Election for 7th Congressional District
Do you live in the 7th Congressional District in Northwestern and Central Wisconsin? A special election will be held to fill the remainder of the term of Representative Sean Duffy who resigned effective September 23, 2019. Thanks to Congressman Duffy…
Other Voting Resources
Fair Elections Center NonProfits, Voting and Elections: A Guide to Nonpartisan Voter Engagement The Rev Up Candidate Forum Guide They Work For Us: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Getting Through to your Elected Officials, ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) VOTE 411…
2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote
The next statewide election in Wisconsin is Tuesday April 7th, the 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote. Make sure you are prepared to vote! Learn more at the MyVote Wisconsin website. You can check to see if you are…
Project Homeless Connect – Milwaukee
This an annual one-day event dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness by providing health screenings and access to community resources in one convenient location. The Disability Vote Coalition will have a resource table to assist participants with voter registration and…