RFW Launches Get Out the Vote Campaign

VOTE! The centerpiece of any election is the "Get Out the Vote" (GOTV) effort. It is, by far, the most effective way to get out the disability vote. Public forums, debates, and town hall meetings are fine, but they reach very few people. The loudest voice is spoken at the polls.

Less than half of people with disabilities are registered to vote and like most of us, do not vote. When we are a dependable voting block, we will improve the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities.

Get out the vote campaign ideas:

• Add to your voice mail message on cell, office and home phones, fax messages a short voting reminder.
• Add to your email signature a line about voting.
• Place in every newsletter and alert a short line about voting.
• Distribute the Wisconsin Voting Guide for Citizens with Disabilities or include a link to the voting materials on RFW's website: www.rfw.org/rfw/vote.htm
• Periodically, include an application for an absentee ballot in constituent mailings. Download a copy at http://elections.state.wi.us/
• Add one line about voting to every speech and public presentation. Go to the online "Voting Facts" page.

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