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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lunch & Learn – January 2021 Voter Education Series
February 16, 2021 is the Spring Primary Election to narrow the candidates for the Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent…
WDVC Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing: 2020 General Election Review
On December 11th, the Legislature held a Joint Committee Hearing to review the 2020 General Election. The Wisconsin Disability Vote…
Help Make Voting Accessible and Easier
Hear from Wisconsin Self Advocates and the Self Determination Channel about the 2020 SABE Voter GoVoter Survey. Then be sure…
DVC Provides Public Comments to WEC
The Disability Vote Coalition has provided public comment to the Wisconsin Election Commission about the November 2020 election: The Wisconsin…
Thanks from the Disability Vote Coalition
The Disability Vote Coalition thanks the election officials, municipal clerks, and poll workers who have worked so hard to ensure…
Reporting an Accessibility or Voting Rights Concern
Reporting an Accessibility or Voting Rights Concern Did you have an accessibility or voting rights concern for the November election?…
Take the Survey: Share your Voter Experience
Take the Survey: Share your Voter Experience Voters with disabilities – we need your help! Please take the SABE GoVoter…
Press Release: Know Your Voter Rights
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition urges voters with disabilities to make a plan to safely cast their ballot tomorrow. Approximately…
WDVC in the News: 23% of American voters have some form of disability – This WI group makes sure their voice is heard
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is featured in a news story about voters with disabilities on the eve of the…
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Could Disenfranchise Wisconsin Voters
From PBS Frontline: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday declining to extend the absentee ballot deadline in Wisconsin was…
Find a Ride to the Polls
This resource lists options for transportation for election day and early voting for the November 2020 election. Thanks to all…
If you’re a Voter with Disabilities in Wisconsin, Here’s What you Should Know
The coronavirus pandemic has created barriers for many voters, and voters with disabilities are no exception. They make up a…
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DRW and DVC Public Comments for Wisconsin Election Commission
November 30, 2021