Voter Toolkit for 2022 Elections Now Available
2022 is an important election year with statewide elections on August 9th and November 8th. Our Voter Toolkit has the…
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Wisconsin voters with disabilities say their right to vote is at risk
National Public Radio came to Wisconsin to talk with voters with disabilities about how the Waukesha Circuit Court ruling banning…
2022 Municipal Clerk Nominations
Municipal Clerk Nominations Thank you Wisconsin Clerks! May 1-7, 2022 is the 53rd Annual Municipal Clerks Week Municipal clerks are…
Our Voices, Our Votes: Disabled Voters Speak Out on Voting Rights
Disability Rights Wisconsin has released “Our Voices, Our Votes” to share the impact on voters with disabilities of a Waukesha…
New Resource to Educate Policymakers about Special Education
The Disability Vote Coalition has a new document to provide candidates and policymakers with basic information about Special Education. School…
Panel Discussion: Local Elections Matter
The April 5th Spring Election is almost here! Join the Disability Vote Coalition on March 30th to hear why voting…
March 9th Wisconsin Election Committee Public Testimony
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments at the March 9th meeting of the Wisconsin Election Commission in support…
Shining a Light on the Importance of Voting Local
Local elections matter! This new video features Stephanie Birmingham – a powerful advocate who is passionate about voters’ rights –…
A Conversation About Voting Equity for Voters with Disabilities
Voting Equity for Voters with Disabilities will be the focus of a Facebook Live event on March 1 at 2 PM,…
DRW Testimony at Feb 21 Assembly State Affairs Committee Public Hearing
Disability Rights Wisconsin submitted the following testimony regarding the impact of voting bills on people with disabilities at the February…
Statement of Support for SB 937 – Indefinitely Confined Voters
Wisconsin’s Indefinitely Confined Voter status is vitally important to ensuring that many voters who are disabled, frail, or have a…
February 15th Election: Resources for Voters with Disabilities
February 15th is the Spring Primary in some areas of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition urges voters with disabilities…
Voting Rights in the News
Voting rights are in the new news as Wisconsin legislators consider new proposals that would impact the voting rights of…
DRW Testimony at February 7 Senate Election Committee Public Hearing
The Senate Election Committee held a hearing on February 7th on eleven new voting bills. DRW testified regarding the impact…
Panel Discussion: Local Elections Matter
The Spring Elections are almost here! Join the Disability Vote Coalition to hear why voting in local elections matters. Hear…
2022 Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum
Milwaukee’s first open mayoral election in nearly two decades is a historical occasion. Make sure you are prepared to vote…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Poll Workers Needed
Have you considered serving as a poll worker? A friendly and knowledgeable poll worker can make the difference for a…
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…
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…
Voting Rights Fact Sheet
As a person with a disability, it is your right to have a full and equal opportunity to register to…
Governor Evers 2021 National Disability Voter Registration Week Proclamation
Thank you Governor Evers for proclaiming September 13-17, 2021 as National Disability Voter Registration Week throughout the State of Wisconsin….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Municipal Clerk Nominations
Municipal Clerk Nominations From May 2nd to May 8th, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition will be celebrating the 52nd Annual…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Advocacy Opportunity: New State Bills Would Make It Harder for People with Disabilities and Older Adults to Vote
Wisconsin legislators are being asked to support some voting bills that will make…
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…
2021 Wisconsin Elections FAQ
This Elections FAQ answers questions that the Disability Vote Coalition is hearing from voters with disabilities. Read the FAQ to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
DRW and DVC Public Comments for Wisconsin Election Commission
November 30, 2021