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Voter Toolkit – 2027

2027 Elections Spring Primary: February 16th if needed Spring Election: April 6th There is no “off season” in elections in Wisconsin!…
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Voter Toolkit – November 2026 Election

General Election: November 3, 2026 Wisconsin has a very important statewide election coming up. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources…
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Know Your Voting Rights Fact Sheet

As a person with a disability, it is your right to have a full and equal opportunity to register to…
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Voter Toolkit – 2026 Elections

2026 is an important election year. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources you need to be prepared to vote. Use…
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Be Ready to Vote in 2026!

Get ready for the upcoming 2026 elections! Our 2026 factsheet will help you get ready for the next election. It…
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Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Products

Updated 11/21/25 This updated list of Disability Vote Coalitions products includes our fact sheets and other resources. You may print…
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Rides to the Polls 2026

About Rides to the Polls Rides to the Polls is a list of transportation providers around the state who may…
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Learn about the Candidates

Learn About the Candidates Vote411.org Ballotopedia.org Wisconsinvote.org What’s on Your Ballot View you ballot at MyVote Wisconsin.
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Resource Packet for Voters with Disabilities

Voting is a constitutional right. Voters with disabilities who live in residential facilities have the right to participate in Wisconsin…
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Statement: Voting Rights of Wisconsin Care Facility Residents

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition on April 11 issued a statement regarding voting rights of Wisconsin residents in care facilities….
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Voting in Wisconsin Presentation – January 2024

Your vote matters! If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as people without disabilities, there would be over…
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Voting Rights and Local Elections Presentation – February 2024

Looking for an overview of your voting rights, polling place accommodations, and upcoming elections in 2024? The Wisconsin Disability Vote…
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Becoming a Poll Worker Factsheet

Teams of people work together at every polling place to make elections happen. This factsheet will help you learn about…
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Elections are More than Voting Factsheet

Voting is a great way to participate in our democracy, but there are many other ways that you can get…
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Absentee Voting in Wisconsin Factsheet

Introduction Many voters with disabilities prefer voting absentee because of difficulty getting transportation to the polls, accessibility concerns, health issues,…
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2024 Voter Registration Resources Toolkit

General Voter Registration Information My Vote Wisconsin: Register and check your voter status at MyVote.wi.gov. Wisconsin Voter Registration Application (PDF)…
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Residential Service Providers: Resources for Voters with Disabilities Fact Sheet

Voters with disabilities who live in residential facilities may experience some difficulties participating in Wisconsin elections. This factsheet is designed…
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Now is the time! Register to vote and be ready for the 2024 elections!

Learn more about Voter Registration with our Voter Registration Fact Sheet. Register to vote today at MyVote.wi.gov!
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Resources to Educate Candidate About Disability Issues

The Disability Vote Coalition Survival encourages you to educate candidates for office about policy issues that are important to people…

Department of Justice Voting Listening Session: 9/11/2023

Thank you to the Wisconsin voters with disabilities and allies who spoke so powerfully at the September 11th Voting Listening…
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Statement from the WDVC: Thank You, Wisconsin Election Commission

The Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) has released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities….
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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…
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Guardianship and Voting Resources

This page includes information on: the basics about guardianship and voting. how to keep the right to vote in a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DVC in the News

Wisconsin voters with disabilities are in the news. Here is some recent coverage: WPR, July 26, 2022 Listen: What protections…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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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Local Elections Factsheet

Learn about the importance of local elections for local issues! The Disability Vote Coalition has prepared a fact sheet detailing…
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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…
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City Council Fact Sheet

Learn about the role your local city council plays in your city! The Disability Vote Coalition has prepared a fact…

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