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.
State Superintendent Candidate Forum Question Submission
Submit questions for the State Superintendent candidates for consideration by the forum planning committee. The forum is scheduled for Thursday March 4th at 7 – 8:30 PM and will be held on the Zoom platform. For more information and event…
Public Comment to the WEC on “Indefinitely Confined” Provision
The Disability Vote Coalition provided public comment to the Wisconsin Elections Commission at the February 3rd Commission meeting, responding to the WEC’s November 3, 2020 Election Data Report. We addressed the importance of Wisconsin’s “Indefinitely Confined” provision for many voters…
Make the Disability Vote Count: 2021 Elections Poster
Our Make the Disability Vote Count poster has been updated for the 2021 Spring Elections. There are two poster sizes, designed for printing and display. You can print the poster from the links below. To order posters, email info@disabilityvote.org with…
Absentee Voting in Wisconsin Fact Sheet – 2021 Elections
Do not delay — request your absentee ballot today! Our fact sheet walks you through the process of requesting and filling out absentee ballots step-by-step. View the Absentee Voting in Wisconsin Fact Sheet here (accessible PDF) . View the Absentee…
Disability Community Demands Better Access to Voting
As the statewide spring primary and election approaches, the disability community is demanding better accessibility to voting to address barriers and issues rising to the forefront because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These calls for improvements include access to assistive technology…
Resources for Voting and Care Facilities
Voting in Care Facilities for the April 2021 Election The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) recently met to discuss care facility voting for the April 6, 2021 Spring Election. Care facilities include nursing homes, group homes, Adult Family Homes, and some…
Public Comment to WI Election Committee on Special Voting Deputies
The Disability Vote Coalition provided public comment to the Wisconsin Election Commission regarding discussion of Special Voting Deputies for the February 16th Election. While we strongly support the use of SVDs to support the voting rights of residents, we support…