Statement from the WDVC: Thank You, Wisconsin Election Commission

The Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) has released their 2023 report on Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities. The report provides information regarding the accessibility of Wisconsin polling places.

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition commends Commissioners, and Administrator Meagan Wolfe and her staff for the progress made to improve accessibility of Wisconsin polling places. Under federal law, all polling places for federal elections must be fully accessible to older adults and voters with disabilities.

• View the accessible Disability Vote Coalition press release here (PDF).
• View the Wisconsin Election Commission 2022-2023 Barriers Faced by Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities report here.
• View the WDVC’s Policy Recommendations here (accessible PDF)