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Thank you, Wisconsin Municipal Clerks

May 1, 2023
…great distinction. Commissioner Glancy announced her resignation from the Commission on April 28, 2023. As one of the two clerk members of the Commission, Commissioner Glancey brought her frontline perspective…
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Disability Rights and Resources for the February 21st Election

February 20, 2023
…have a complaint. Wisconsin Elections Commission Resources Guidance on Absentee Ballot Return Options Under the Federal Voting Rights Act Election Day Accessibility Checklist Accessible Voting Equipment webinar and resources on…
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WDVC Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing: 2020 General Election Review

December 18, 2020
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…Joint Committee Hearing to review the 2020 General Election. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition sent this informational testimony to members of the Assembly and Senate Election Committees. View the Summary…
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An Accessible 2020 Census – FAQ by disability community

January 13, 2020
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…How can you be prepared? You can support a fair and accurate 2020 Census by joining or supporting the work of a local Complete Count Committee. Check out this new…
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Find Your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information

February 28, 2020
…The Disability Vote Coalitions thanks Wisconsin Municipal Clerks for all they do to make our elections accessible and welcoming to voters of all abilities. To get the contact information for…
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Act Now on Voting Bills That Will Make It Harder for People with Disabilities to Vote

June 11, 2021
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…to the internet or computer to request an absentee ballot. You want legislators to work with the disability and aging community to address barriers to voting and make elections more…
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Competency, Guardianship and Voting in Wisconsin (2018)

August 8, 2018
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For more information about guardianship and voting in Wisconsin, check out our brochures available in English and Spanish. Topics covered include competency, guardianship, Watts Reviews, loss of the right to…
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Testimony for J.L. Audit Committee: Proposed Election Administration Audit

April 9, 2021
The Disability Vote Coalition has provided informational testimony to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee on a proposed audit of election administration. This audit will provide an opportunity to address the…
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DRW Testimony at February 7 Senate Election Committee Public Hearing

February 8, 2022
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The Senate Election Committee held a hearing on February 7th on eleven new voting bills. DRW testified regarding the impact of these bills on people with disabilities. View DRW’s Testimony…
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Disability Community Demands Better Access to Voting

January 26, 2021
As the statewide spring primary and election approaches, the disability community is demanding better accessibility to voting to address barriers and issues rising to the forefront because of the COVID-19…
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Wisconsin Elections Commission Receives EAC Clearing House Award

March 5, 2021
Congratulations to the Wisconsin Elections Commission for receiving a U.S. Election Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award for their work to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities. Read DRW’s press release here…
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DVC and ALAS Collaborate to Train the Disability Community on Voting Rights

September 26, 2018
It was wonderful to collaborate with Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones, Inc.- ALAS and Elsa Diaz-Bautista to train and educate the disability community on voting rights. Thanks to the City of…
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Comment to WEC: Uphold Voting Rights of Congregate Facilities Residents

March 9, 2021
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DRW’s Barbara Beckert asked the Wisconsin Election Commission to take every action possible to support and uphold the voting rights of residents of nursing homes, group homes and other congregate…
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March 9th Wisconsin Election Committee Public Testimony

March 10, 2022
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The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition provided public comments at the March 9th meeting of the Wisconsin Election Commission in support of the voting rights of people with disabilities and older…
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Rides to the Polls Survey for November 2022 Election

September 22, 2022
…you to respond by October 4th to provide time to update the website and share the information with the community. The information will be posted on our website and shared…
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Rides to the Polls Survey for April 4 2023 Election

March 6, 2023
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…as possible. We urge you to respond by March 13th to provide time to update the website and share the information with the community. The information will be posted on…
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Resources for Voting and Care Facilities

January 25, 2021
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…visitation is still not allowed. They can be found at the following links: Informational webinar: https://elections.wi.gov/node/7372 Voting Information Packet: https://elections.wi.gov/node/7364 These resources are designed for residents and service providers in…
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Election Day is Tomorrow! Information from the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

November 7, 2022
Newsletter topics include: Disability Rights and Resources for the November 8th Election Absentee Voting Voting on Election Day Know Your Rights Reporting Concerns Voter Experience Survey…
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Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and their Allies

August 24, 2022
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, LWV Wisconsin, and WI Disability Vote Coalition Event Information Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. We’ll…
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Toolkit Request Form

February 6, 2020
…to you. Please feel free to contact Wendy Heyn at wendyh@drwi.org or 414-773-4646 for more information or with any questions you might have. Leader Toolkit Contents (check any items below…
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News from the Wisconsin Election Commission re Milwaukee County Executive Candidates

January 22, 2020
Read the news story from the Wisconsin Elections Commission regarding recent decisions made about Milwaukee County Executive Candidates: Three Decisions Issued in Milwaukee City and County Ballot Cases    …
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US Election Assistance Commission Panel with Disability Advocates

August 13, 2021
US Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Vice Chairman Tom Hicks was joined by Voting Outreach Advocacy Specialist, Wendy Heyn, with Disability Rights Wisconsin; Senior Litigation Attorney, Lia Sifuentes Davis, with Disability…
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DRW Testimony at Feb 21 Assembly State Affairs Committee Public Hearing

February 24, 2022
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Disability Rights Wisconsin submitted the following testimony regarding the impact of voting bills on people with disabilities at the February 21st Assembly State Affairs Committee Public Hearing. View DRW’s full…
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DVC in the News – 2021

June 15, 2021
…12, 2021 Wisconsin disabled community opposes election law changes NBC 26, Green Bay, May 12, 2021 Wisconsin disabled community opposes election law changes WFDL Radio, Fond du Lac, May 13,…
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DVC in the News

July 29, 2022
…primary EIN Presswire, July 19, 2022 Organizers of Voting Rights Virtual Forum Welcomes Public Participation on July 26, 2022 Madison.com, July 15, 2022 WEC administrator says voters should mail their…
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Rev Up for the November 8th Election: October 17th Zoom Training

October 11, 2022
…absentee voting. Event Information We will cover what you need to know to vote in the November 8 midterm election: Important deadlines for the election Voter registration and photo ID…
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About

June 28, 2018
…It includes over 40 community agency partners as well as self-advocates and other community members. View a list of Coalition leadership and community agency partners (accessible PDF). Join Us! You…
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Reporting an Accessibility or Voting Rights Concern

November 11, 2020
…help you, and may also help other voters and help make our elections more accessible. Report any concerns to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). Report your concern at elections.wi.gov/index.php/complaints. The…
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Disability Vote Coalition Commends Signing of AB-168

November 22, 2019
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition applauds Governor Evers who today will sign into law AB-168 which will address a barrier to voting for some voters with disabilities. Wisconsin law requires…
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Rusk County Transit Commission

October 22, 2022
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Southwestern WI Community Action Program SWCAP Lift Rides

October 22, 2022

Voting and the Law

July 24, 2019
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…Section Election Comments and Complaints, Wisconsin Election Commission Help America Vote Act, US Election Assistance Commission National Federation of the Blind, Voting Accessibility and the Law US Election Assistance Commission…
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A Celebration of the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary and Its Impact on Voting Rights

July 22, 2022
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…Complaint Report a violation of the ADA through the Civil Rights Division’s website. File a complaint or report an accessibility concern to the Wisconsin Election Commission. DRW Voter Hotline Voters…
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Poll Workers Needed

September 28, 2021
…a poll worker: The Wisconsin Election Commission provides information on the responsibilities of an Election Day Poll Worker here (or “Election Inspector” as the position is formally called) If you…
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Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Products

November 22, 2023
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…no charge. Social Media and Contact Info Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/wisconsindisabilityvote/ Disability Vote Coalition Website: disabilityvote.org Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter Hotline: 844-DIS-VOTE / 844-347-8683 Email: info@disabilityvote.org DVC E-newsletter: Sign…
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Wisconsin-Specific Voting Resources

July 24, 2019
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Bring It to the Ballot (Information about Wisconsin Photo ID) Common Cause Wisconsin, Voting & Elections Disability Rights Wisconsin, voter hotline: 844-DIS-VOTE / 844-347-8683 League of Women Voters of Wisconsin…
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Resources

March 1, 2021
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…view their website): Deborah Kerr, info@kerr4kids.com Jill Underly, contact@underlyforwi.com Vote411 – information about the candidates and what’s on your ballot To learn more about each candidate, here is a video…
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US DOJ Voting Listening Session to Share Barriers Faced by Individuals with Disabilities

September 8, 2023
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…Wisconsin Ave, Room 630, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The purpose of the session is for community members to share experiences with any barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in the voting process,…
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Voting in the Time of Pandemic Part 2 – Resources

July 6, 2020
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…Voter Registration Paper Registration Proof of Residence Voter ID Helping Voters Register Behavior & Communications Vote411.org: nonpartisan information about candidates All voter forms are available on the Wisconsin Election Commission…
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Guardianship and Voting Resources

April 4, 2023
…Vote (accessible PDF). Competency, Guardianship, and Voting Brochure Competency, Guardianship, and Voting – English (accessible PDF). Competency, Guardianship and Voting – Spanish (accessible PDF). How to Keep the Right to…
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Project Homeless Connect – Milwaukee

October 13, 2019
…a resource table to assist participants with voter registration and answer questions about voting from community members, and from the community agencies who serve people experiencing homelessness. We are partnering…
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Voting Absentee

October 13, 2019
…eligible to request an absentee ballot. If a voter is not registered, they must register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to them. For additional information, call…
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Voter Registration Deadlines for the May 12 Congressional District 7 Special Election 

April 15, 2020
…residence must be postmarked to your municipal clerk no later than April 22, 2020. Find your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information here. April 22, 2020 – Deadline to Register to vote…
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Have You Considered Serving as a Poll Worker?

June 13, 2019
…we have more poll workers who have a disability, it may help our polling places to be more accessible and disability informed. Find more information about serving as a poll…
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REV UP for National Disability Voter Registration Week

June 12, 2020
…online training and get the information and resources you need to REV Up for the August 11 and November 3 elections. Register below for instructions to join the training and…
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Advocacy Opportunity: New State Bills Would Make It Harder for People with Disabilities and Older Adults to Vote

March 25, 2021
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…to address barriers to voting and protect voter rights. Contact Information for Legislators To find contact information for your legislators, you can call the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-362-9472 or enter…
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2022 Spring Elections Toolkit

January 6, 2022
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…Rights for Persons with Criminal Convictions: Learn more via the ACLU information page here (external link). Voting in Wisconsin After a Criminal Conviction: Learn more via the ACLU information page…
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2024 Voter Registration Resources Toolkit

December 15, 2023
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General Voter Registration Information My Vote Wisconsin: Register and check your voter status at MyVote.wi.gov. Wisconsin Voter Registration Application (PDF) Guides for Acceptable Proof of Residence: Pictures of Possible Proof…
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Lunch and Learn: July 2024 Webinar

July 8, 2024
…home, or community based residential facility (CBRF). Join Janet Zander, Advocacy and Public Policy Coordinator at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition to…
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June 27, 2018
…our Email List Name Email [mpconsent mpconsent-176 privacypage:https://disabilityvote.org/privacy-policy/ id:consent “By subscribing you agree to receive information from the WDVC and agree with…
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