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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…
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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…
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DRW and DVC Public Comments for Wisconsin Election Commission

The Wisconsin Election Commission met on December 1 at 8 AM to discuss their response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Poll Workers Needed

Have you considered serving as a poll worker? A friendly and knowledgeable poll worker can make the difference for a…
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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…
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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…
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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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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….