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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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Rides to the Polls 2024

The Disability Vote Coalition is pleased to share our Rides to the Polls for elections coming up in 2024. About…
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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…
Preview of the 2024 Absentee Voting Fact Sheet.

Absentee Voting in Wisconsin Factsheet – 2024

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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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…
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Voter Toolkit – 2024 Elections

2024 is an important election year. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources you need to be prepared to vote. Upcoming…
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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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2024 Elections Postcards and Posters are Now Available!

2024 is a big election year! Do your part to get out the vote! Postcards The DVC has updated our…
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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…
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Make Your Plan to Vote 2024 Fact Sheet

Make sure you are ready to vote in the 2024 elections! Our fact sheet will help you prepare for the…

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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Voting Rights Toolkit

There are federal and state laws that protect the rights of voters with disabilities. This toolkit includes resources about voting…
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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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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…
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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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2023 Elections Posters

The DVC has updated our posters to help you prepare for upcoming elections in 2023. Our Voter Posters include 2023…
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2023 Elections Postcards

The DVC has updated our postcards to help you prepare for upcoming elections in 2023. Our Voter Postcards include 2023…
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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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Voter Toolkit – 2023 Elections

2023 is an important election year. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources you need to be prepared to vote. Wisconsin…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Key Questions for Candidates – 2022 Elections

Election season is an important time to educate the candidates and the community about policy issues that are important to…
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Voter Toolkit – 2022 Elections

2022 is an important election year. Our Voter Toolkit has the resources you need to be prepared to vote. If…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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