Voting Advocacy

Approximately 25 percent of eligible voters in the United States have at least one disability.

Voters with disabilities have the right to necessary accommodations to vote in state and federal elections. This right is protected under state and federal law. Unfortunately, Wisconsin has one of the largest turnout gaps in the country between voters with disabilities and those without. In 2022, voter turnout for voters without disabilities was 62.6 percent, while turnout for voters with disabilities was 50.9 percent.

As Wisconsin’s Protection & Advocacy organization, DRW works to ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places. We do this through voter outreach and education, collaboration with partners, educating policymakers, and assisting individuals with disabilities in resolving specific issues.

Individuals or organizations interested in learning more about voting rights and access for voters with disabilities, including for assistance with individual issues or requests for presentations, can contact DRW’s voting team by:

Call the DRW Voter Hotline at 844-347-8683 (844-DIS-VOTE) | Email us: votingteam@drwi.org.

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: A non-partisan effort to help ensure full participation in the electoral process of voters with disabilities. DVC provides training, outreach, and educational fact sheets and videos. Visit the DVC website for resources, to sign up for the DVC newsletter, and to learn about events. Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities coordinate the coalition.

MyVote Wisconsin: Information and resources for Wisconsin voters, including voter registration, absentee ballot requests and tracking, finding your polling place, and learning what is on your ballot.

Wisconsin Elections Commission: The Wisconsin Elections Commission is committed to ensuring that the electoral process in Wisconsin is accessible to all voters.