The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition
Did you know that only 16 million of the 35.4 million people with disabilities eligible voted in the 2016 election? In addition, the US Government Accountability Office observed polling place accessibility during the same election and found that 60% of the monitored sites has potential impediments for people with disabilities?
During this important election year, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) will work to increase voting turnout and participation in the electoral process among members of Wisconsin’s disability community by hosting voting trainings and registration days, creating comprehensive resources for people with disabilities around voting rights, and working with municipalities to ensure their polling places are up to accessibility standards.
The WDVC is comprised of various organizations and individuals who care about these issues and always looking for more members. Would you like to join them? As a member, you would:
- Participate in monthly planning meetings to move the work of the Coalition forward.
- Identify outreach and training opportunities and serve as an ambassador for the Coalition in your community.
- Join a subcommittee dedicated to one of the many important goals of the Coalition.
- Share the work of the Coalition with your colleagues and friends via social media and other creative ways.
You and/or your organization could become a part of a dynamic network of disability organizations, advocates and providers - and the best part - it's free!
Please join the WDVC today. Our next meeting is Thursday, May 24 from 1:00 - 2:30pm. To RSVP, contact Barbara Beckert at Barbara.Beckert@drwi.org or by phone at 414-773-4646. Thank you in advance for your help with this important work!
Sincerely,
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition
www.disabilityvote.org
www.facebook.com/wisconsindisabilityvote/
