Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Wisconsin, Inc. received a $188,180 formula grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, from the Administration on Disabilities under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618). This award funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Wisconsin. The organization will deliver education, training, and direct assistance to voters with disabilities; provide training for election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for service delivery; offer advocacy and technical assistance related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation; and support individuals with disabilities in filing complaints and pursuing grievance procedures related to voting access issues.

Additional services supported by this award include voter registration assistance, ballot access support, polling place accessibility guidance, accessible voting equipment education, and technical assistance to states and governmental entities regarding the physical accessibility of polling locations. As Wisconsin's designated Protection and Advocacy System, Disability Rights Wisconsin will leverage this funding to advance voting rights and electoral access for one of the most vulnerable populations in the state, contributing to the broader federal mission of ensuring inclusive democratic participation.