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DRW Statement on Absentee Voting Protections

Absentee voting protections for people with disabilities after the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Teigen decision Updated: July 18, 2022 Following…
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Lunch and Learn: August 9th Primary Election Webinar

Join the WI Disability Vote Coalition on Zoom for our next Lunch and Learn on June 29th, from 11:30am to…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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,…
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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…