Competency, Guardianship and Voting in Wisconsin
For more information about guardianship and voting in Wisconsin, check out our brochures available in English and Spanish. Topics covered…
Resources
Guardianship and Voting Resources
This page includes information on: the basics about guardianship and voting. how to keep the right to vote in a…
Rides to the Polls April 2023 Election
The Disability Vote Coalition is pleased to share our Rides to the Polls for the April 2023 Spring Election. Rides…
Rides to the Polls Survey for April 4 2023 Election
Does your organization provide transportation services? The Disability Vote Coalition is reaching out to ask for your help to update…
Disability Rights and Resources for the February 21st Election
View and share the full press release here (accessible PDF). Tuesday, February 21, is Election Day in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin…
The Basics of Wisconsin’s Guardianship Law and its Impact on the Right to Vote
Guardianship is governed by Wisconsin law. One of the issues the court decides when appointing a guardian of the person…
Wisconsin Courts Matter: WI 2023 Elections Virtual Forum – February 9, 2023
View the Wisconsin Courts Matter recording on Youtube. For more information about this recording, view the Wisconsin Courts Matter: Wisconsin…
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Products
This updated list of Disability Vote Coalitions products includes our fact sheets and other resources. You may print materials, or…
Public Comments for February 2 WEC Meeting
The Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments at the February 2nd meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). We asked…
2023 Elections Posters
The DVC has updated our posters to help you prepare for upcoming elections in 2023. Our Voter Posters include 2023…
2023 Elections Postcards
The DVC has updated our postcards to help you prepare for upcoming elections in 2023. Our Voter Postcards include 2023…
Wisconsin Courts Matter: Wisconsin 2023 Elections
Wisconsin Courts Matter: Wisconsin 2023 Elections Thursday February 9th, 6:30 – 7:45 PM Event Information Join the Disability Vote Coalition…
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Policy Recommendations
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition supports the following recommendations to increase the accessibility of Wisconsin elections and provide equitable access…
2023 Voting Resources for Service Providers
The opportunity to register to vote and to cast a ballot is an important rights issue. Service providers can play…
Voter Toolkit – 2023 Elections
2023 is an important election year. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources you need to be prepared to vote. Wisconsin…
Make Your Plan to Vote 2023 Fact Sheet
Make sure you are ready to vote in the 2023 elections. Our fact sheet will help you prepare for the…
Guardianship & Voting: Keeping and Restoring the Right to Vote
In Wisconsin, adults under guardianship retain the right to vote unless the court has expressly removed that right. Only a…
Public Comments for November 30 WEC Meeting
The Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments at the November 30th meeting of the Wisconsin Election Commission. Comments addressed what…
Video: Shining a Light on Accessible Voting
Learn about accessible voting by watching a new video from the Self Determination channel, “Shining a Light on Accessible Voting…
Parent to Parent: Why I Support My Adult Child with a Disability to Vote
Parents share why retaining their child’s right to vote is so important to them and their child with a disability. View…
How I Got My Right to Vote Back: A Message from Jennifer Kratsch
In this video, self-advocate Jennifer Kratsch shares how she got her right to vote back. In Wisconsin, people under guardianship…
DVC in the News
Wisconsin voters with disabilities are in the news. Here is some recent coverage: WPR, July 26, 2022 Listen: What protections…
Process for Requesting an Accommodation for Ballot Return Assistance
Disability Rights Wisconsin is receiving questions from voters with disabilities about their rights to have assistance with mailing or delivery…
Key Questions for Candidates for State Office – 2022 Elections
Here are key questions to ask candidates running for state offices such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Senate and…
Key Questions for Congressional Candidates – 2022 Elections
Here are key questions to ask candidates running for congressional offices such as U.S. Senate and House of Representatives during…
Voter Toolkit – 2022 Elections
2022 is an important election year. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources you need to be prepared to vote. If…
Make Your Plan to Vote: Aug 9th Primary and Nov 8th Fall Election
Be prepared to vote in the August 9th Primary and the November 8th Fall Election. The candidates elected this fall…
DVC Public Comments to WEC on Statements of Scope
The Disability Vote Coalition submitted public comments to the Wisconsin Election Commission regarding draft statements of scope for administrative rules….
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…
Local Elections Matter Panel Discussion – WDVC – March 30, 2022
View the Local Elections Matter Forum recording on Youtube.
2022 Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum Recording
View the 2022 Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum recording on Youtube.
Voting Rights Advocacy Alert – Ban on Absentee Ballot Return Assistance
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition is very concerned about new barriers to voting rights that are in place for Wisconsin’s…
Court of Appeals Fact Sheet
Learn about what the Wisconsin Court of Appeals does and its importance for the up-coming state elections! This fact sheet…
Disabled Voters Speak Out on Absentee Ballot Return Assistance Prohibition
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on absentee ballot return assistance will disenfranchise some voters with disabilities. This story and a…
Transportation Resource for April 5th Election
Do you need a ride to the polls? The Disability Vote Coalition has resource that lists transportation options for election…
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 –…
Absentee Voting in Wisconsin Factsheet – 2022 Elections
As the 2022 Elections approach, learn more about absentee voting. Do not delay and request your absentee ballot today! Our…
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…
Make Your Plan to Vote – April 5 Spring Election
Be prepared to vote in the April 5 Spring Election. Our factsheet will help you make your plan to vote….
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…
Local Elections Factsheet
Learn about the importance of local elections for local issues! The Disability Vote Coalition has prepared a fact sheet detailing…
County Board of Supervisors Fact Sheet
Learn about the role your county board of supervisor plays in various issues! The Disability Vote Coalition has prepared a…
City Council Fact Sheet
Learn about the role your local city council plays in your city! The Disability Vote Coalition has prepared a fact…
School Board Fact Sheet
Learn about the role of your local school board to prepare for upcoming elections! The Disability Vote Coalition has prepared…
2022 Wisconsin Spring Elections Timeline
Unsure about upcoming dates for the 2022 Spring Elections in Wisconsin? The DVC has put together a timeline with important…
2022 Spring Elections Toolkit
As the 2022 Spring Elections approach, here are resources to help you prepare to vote. Make Your Plan to Vote…
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…
