This briefing features Wisconsin voters with disabilities, discussing how voting bills being voted on in the Legislature this week may create new barriers and make it harder to vote. As policymakers consider changes to Wisconsin voting laws, it is important that they safeguard the rights of voters with disabilities and older adults. The Disability Vote Coalition wants to work with policymakers to ensure our elections are accessible and inclusive of voters of all abilities.
The following voters will share their perspective:
▸ Stephanie Birmingham, Sturgeon Bay
▸ Andy Thain, Thorp
▸ Ramsey Lee, Hudson
▸ Melanie Ramey, Madison
Moderated by:
▸ Jenny Neugart, Wisconsin BPDD, WI Disability Vote Coalition
▸ Barbara Beckert, Disability Rights Wisconsin, WI Disability Vote Coalition
Timestamps
0:00 Summary of Bills
7:37 Stephanie Birmingham
13:32 Andy Thain
17:58 Ramsey Lee
25:58 Melanie Ramey
33:11 Questions
The WDVC is a non-partisan effort to help ensure full participation in the entire electoral process of voters with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places. The Coalition is coordinated by Disability Rights Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities. Members include people with disabilities, community agencies, and other partners.
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