Assistance with voting and discrimination issues

Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities

Assistance with Voting and Discrimination Issues

The Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy (WCA) provides voting rights assistance and training for people with disabilities. Contact WCA toll-free at 1-800/928-8778. In the Madison area, call 608/267-0214.

WCA provides information on issues such as polling site and ballot accessibility, voter registration and filing discrimination complaints. This assistance is provided with funding from the Help America Vote Act.

Generally, you are eligible to vote in Wisconsin if:

	you are a citizen of the United States;
	you have lived in Wisconsin and the election district at least ten days prior to the election;
	you are 18 years or older on the day you vote;
	you are not a convicted felon with unrestored voting rights; and
	your right to vote has not been taken away through a legal process.

If you are an eligible voter, you have the following rights.

	To be treated with respect at a polling location.
	To cast a private ballot.
	To have someone help you cast your ballot (unless they are your employer or union representative).
	To vote by absentee ballot.
	To vote curbside if the polling location is not accessible.
	To ask for accommodations if you need them.
	To receive accessible voting instructions and registration materials.
	To file a complaint if you feel your rights have been violated.

05/10/2013