As the 2022 Spring Elections approach, here are resources to help you prepare to vote. Make Your Plan to Vote 2022 Fact Sheet 2022 Wisconsin Spring Elections Timeline 2022 Elections Postcards and Posters Absentee Voting Fact Sheet – 2022 Elections…
Make Your Plan to Vote 2022 Fact Sheet
Be prepared to vote in the February 15 Spring Primary and April 5 Spring Elections. Our factsheet will help you make your plan to vote. View the Make Your Plan to Vote 2022 factsheet here and share it with a…
DRW and DVC Public Comments for Wisconsin Election Commission
The Wisconsin Election Commission met on December 1 at 8 AM to discuss their response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s October 2021 Report on Elections Administration (Report 21-19). View December 2021 WEC meeting information on their website here. Disability Rights…
DVC Resource List for Service Providers
The WI Disability Vote Coalition has compiled a list of voting resources for service providers in preparation for the 2022 election year. View the full resource list for service providers here (accessible pdf). Table of Contents For Help with Voting…
DRW & DVC Statement Regarding LAB 2020 Election Administration Report
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee released their report on the administration of the November 2020 election in Wisconsin. A public hearing was held on November 9th. Overall the report affirms that our elections are safe, secure, and accurate. In the…
New DVC Materials for 2022 Elections
The Disability Vote Coalition has some great new resources to help you get the word out about the 2022 elections and encourage people with disabilities to participate. Our Disability Vote Coalition postcards and posters include 2022 elections dates, information about…
Legislative Audit Bureau Report on Election Administration
The Legislative Audit Bureau has released their report on administration of the November 2020 election. Overall the report affirms that our elections are safe, secure, and accurate. In the report, the Legislative Audit Bureau makes 30 recommendations to the Wisconsin…
Protect the Right to Vote
The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. Recent investigations have called into question the voting rights of care facility residents and people with cognitive impairments. As the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system for our state, Disability…
Agencies Sign on to Affirm Voting Rights of Older Adults and People with Disabilities
The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. Recent investigations have called into question the voting rights of care facility residents and people with disabilities, including cognitive disabilities. As advocates for people with disabilities and older adults, the…
WPR Interview: Voting in Nursing Homes during the Pandemic
DRW’s Barbara Beckert spoke with WPR about the need to ensure the voting rights of Wisconsinites who live in nursing homes and other care facilities. Care facilities have a responsibility to affirm and support the right of residents to vote,…
2022 Elections Posters
The DVC has updated our posters to help you prepare for upcoming elections in 2022. Our Voter Posters include 2022 election dates, and resources for voter registration, and testimonials on why it’s important to vote. Posters are available in two…
2022 Elections Postcards
The DVC has updated our postcards to help you prepare for upcoming elections in 2022. Our Voter Postcards include 2022 election dates, and resources for voter registration, photo ID, and more. Postcards are available in English and Spanish. We invite…
Poll Workers Needed
Have you considered serving as a poll worker? A friendly and knowledgeable poll worker can make the difference for a voter trying to make their voice heard at the polls. If we have more poll workers who have a disability,…
New Voter Registration Resources Toolkit
2022 is an important election year with 4 statewide elections. Take action now to make sure you are prepared to participate. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has a Voter Registration Resources Toolkit. Find everything that you need to understand how…
DVC Statement on WEC Report on Barriers That Affect Voters
The Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) has released their report, Barriers to Voting Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. This report is issued every two years and addresses accessibility of Wisconsin polling places and elections. It was filed yesterday. This…
Voter Registration Fact Sheet
Do you want information on how to register to vote? Do you have questions on the process of registering? Are you not sure about what documents you need to bring with you? The Voter Registration Fact Sheet can answer these…
Voter Registration Resources Toolkit
General Voter Registration Information My Vote Wisconsin: Register and check your voter status at MyVoteWisconsin.gov. Rev Up For National Disability Voter Registration Week Information Template: View newsletter article here (accessible Word document). Note: Agencies can adapt the information in this…
Rev Up for National Disability Voter Registration Week
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition invites you to join us as we participate in National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) from September 13-20, 2021. NDVRW is a national, nonpartisan campaign to register, educate, and prepare voters with disabilities to vote…
National Disability Voter Registration Week: Service Providers Webinar
Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and our partners for our National Disability Voter Registration Week webinar for service providers. We will share guidance and resources to help you support those you serve with voter registration, and obtaining photo ID.…
National Disability Voter Registration Week: Voter Registration Webinar
Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition as we present our Voter Registration Zoom Webinar as part of the National Disability Voter Registration Week! Learn everything you need to know about registering to vote, why voting matters, and how to make…
US Election Assistance Commission Panel with Disability Advocates
US Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Vice Chairman Tom Hicks was joined by Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist, Wendy Heyn, with Disability Rights Wisconsin; Senior Litigation Attorney, Lia Sifuentes Davis, with Disability Rights Texas; Staff Attorney, Paul Spencer, with Disability Rights California;…
DVC Thanks Governor Evers for Protecting Our Freedom to Vote
On August 10th, Governor Evers took action to veto voting bills that would have created new barriers for many Wisconsinites with disabilities and older adults. At the press event, Disability Vote Coalition co-lead Jenny Neugart spoke about the importance of…
New Report Finds Wisconsin’s Limited DMV Access is a Barrier to the Ballot
“Getting There is Half the Battle: Wisconsin’s Photo ID Law, Access to DMV Services, and the Fight for Our Freedom to Vote,” was released on May 26th. This new report highlights how Wisconsin’s lack of access to the Division of…
New Bills Could Make It Harder for People with Disabilities and More to Vote
Wisconsin legislators have introduced bills that will make it harder for many Wisconsinites to vote and will be voting on the bills very soon. Read a summary of the bills and how they could impact voters with disabilities here (accessible…
Wisconsin Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters
The State of Wisconsin has mailed postcards to voters who have not voted in four years. The postcards are titled Official Voter Registration Notice. These voters have 30 days to respond and tell their clerk whether they want to stay…
DVC in the News – 2021
The Disability Vote Coalition is in the news! Here are links to some recent articles: WUWM, April 15, 2020 How Wisconsin Republicans’ voting law proposals make it harder for people with disabilities to vote WUWM, April 16, 2021 Advocates for…
Act Now on Voting Bills That Will Make It Harder for People with Disabilities to Vote
On June 22, Wisconsin Assembly Representatives will be voting on bills that may make it harder for many people with disabilities, older adults, and people of color to vote. Now is the time to call/email your Assembly Representative to share…
Press Briefing: Disability Vote Coalition Speaks Out on Voting Bills
Event Information View the recording of the June 9th press briefing below: WHAT: Briefing for the media regarding the impact on voters with disabilities and older adults of voting bills advancing in the State Legislature this week. WHEN: Wednesday, June…
Make Your Plan to Vote: Special Election Assembly District 37
In preparation for the upcoming Special Election in Assembly District 37, the Disability Vote Coalition has made a step-by-step guide to help you make a plan to vote in the primary and special election. The guide provides steps for voter…
Upcoming Assembly District 37 Special Election
Do you live in the 37th Assembly District? If you do, be prepared to vote in the special election to select an Assembly representative. The seat opened up after Rep. John Jagler was elected to the State Senate to fill…
June 2nd Event: Report Addresses Barriers to Obtaining Photo ID for Voting
Join us June 2nd at 1 PM on Zoom to hear about our new report: Getting There is Half the Battle: Wisconsin’s Photo ID Law, Access to DMV Services, and the Fight for Our Freedom to Vote. All Voting is…
May 27th Briefing: Take Action on Voting Bills
The legislature is considering many new bills that may make it harder for people with disabilities, older adults and people of color to vote. It’s hard to keep track of them all so the WI Disability Vote Coalition invites you…
WDVC Thanks Municipal Clerks
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) is joining with other organizations to celebrate Municipal Clerks Week, May 2-8, 2021 and to honor our municipal clerks. The 52nd Annual Municipal Clerks Week is celebrated throughout the United States, Canada and 15…
Disability Rights and Voting Bills: May 12th Briefing
This briefing features Wisconsin voters with disabilities, discussing how voting bills being voted on in the Legislature this week may create new barriers and make it harder to vote. As policymakers consider changes to Wisconsin voting laws, it is important…
Voting Bills Hearing by Senate Elections Committee Wednesday Morning
On Wednesday, May 5th, the Senate Elections Committee will hold a hearing for a series of bills that will make it harder for people with disabilities, older adults, and others to vote. It will also make it more difficult for…
Policy Update: Public Hearings on April 14 and 15 on Voting Bills
Public hearings are scheduled on some bills that could make it harder for people with disabilities and older adults to vote. Learn how you can share your concerns. Read the Disability Vote Coalition’s Policy Update about these hearings here (accessible…
Testimony for J.L. Audit Committee: Proposed Election Administration Audit
The Disability Vote Coalition has provided informational testimony to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee on a proposed audit of election administration. This audit will provide an opportunity to address the need to ensure the rights and accommodations of people with…
Disability Rights & Voting: April 13th Advocacy Training on Legislative Proposals
Wisconsin legislators have introduced some voting bills that may make it harder for people with disabilities and older adults to vote. A hearing on some bills is tentatively scheduled for later in the week. It is important that policy-makers hear…
Disability Rights and Voting: A Briefing for Policymakers
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and our co-sponsors are hosting a Zoom briefing: Disability Rights and Voting: A Briefing for Policymakers and Election Officials. WHEN: Monday, April 12, 2021, 12 noon – 1 PM WHERE: Register for this Zoom webinar…
Resources for the April 6th Spring Election
Make sure your voice is heard in the April 6th Spring Election. The Disability Vote Coalition has resources to support voters with disabilities. Read about our resources here (accessible pdf). For information about the State Superintendent for Public Instruction race,…
Lunch and Learn – March 30th – Spring 2021 Election
On March 30th, the Disability Vote Coalition held a webinar to prepare voters for the April 6th election. Watch the recording below to help you prepare to vote, or if you support other voters. Read the Lunch and Learn event…
2021 Wisconsin Elections FAQ
This Elections FAQ answers questions that the Disability Vote Coalition is hearing from voters with disabilities. Read the FAQ to make sure you are prepared to vote in the 2021 Spring election! View the Frequently Asked Questions here (accessible pdf).
Comment to WEC: Uphold Voting Rights of Congregate Facilities Residents
DRW’s Barbara Beckert asked the Wisconsin Election Commission to take every action possible to support and uphold the voting rights of residents of nursing homes, group homes and other congregate facilities and ensure they have an opportunity to cast a…
Wisconsin Elections Commission Receives EAC Clearing House Award
Congratulations to the Wisconsin Elections Commission for receiving a U.S. Election Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award for their work to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities. Read DRW’s press release here (accessible PDF).
Wisconsin Circuit Court Fact Sheet
Learn about what the Wisconsin Circuit Court does and its importance for the up-coming state elections! This fact sheet explains what the the Circuit Court is, the roles of the judges on the court, and how their decisions affect Wisconsinites.…
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Resources
Election Dates The State Superintendent of Public Instruction election is on April 6th, 2021. Fact Sheets The following resources provide more information about the State Superintendent position: State Superintendent of Public Instruction fact sheet (accessible PDF) State Superintendent of Public…
PBS Wisconsin’s Here and Now: Changes to Indefinitely Confined Status
Barbara Beckert of Disability Rights Wisconsin talks to PBS Wisconsin’s Here and Now about how proposed changes to the state’s indefinitely confined voting status would impact voters with disabilities and older adults. Watch her interview here on Facebook.
DVC 2021 Products List Now Available
Learn more about the products available from the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition in preparation for the upcoming Spring Elections! These products include fact sheets, DVC merch, videos, and the DVC training toolkit. You can download or order a printed DVC…
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum
Be prepared for the April election! Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition to hear from the candidates running for Wisconsin State Superintendent. The State Superintendent has a major impact on schools and communities across Wisconsin, including ensuring schools meet their…
March 4th State Superintendent Candidate Forum Registration
Register here for the Disability Vote Coalition State Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum. The forum is scheduled for Thursday March 4th at 7 – 8:30 PM and will be held on the Zoom platform.