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Navigating the voting process is crucial for individuals with disabilities! Providing guidance on registering to vote, utilizing mail-in ballots, and understanding voter rights, including the availability of support at polling places are all skills that can be taught to support individuals in exercising these rights. And having the skills to vote empowers individuals with disabilities to influence policies that affect their lives. For detailed information and resources about voting, check out this blog by my colleague Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC Monahan - https://lnkd.in/ebEXSUms

It's essential that everyone who is eligible has the right to express their opinions by voting. NESCA Transition Specialist/Counselor Tabitha Monahan, MA, CAGS, CRC, educates us on how to support loved ones with disabilities throughout the voting process -- helping them to be accurately informed about current issues, how and when to prepare to vote, as well as making sure they are supported on Election Day. #voting #election2024

Disabled and voting in person today? Here's some important things to note:

Do you remember Tuesday, November 8, 2016? For many, it was a day of anticipation and decision-making. But for Kristen Witucki, it also highlighted a deeper issue. In her powerful reflection, Kristen shares her experience as a blind voter during the 2016 presidential election, shedding light on the challenges of inaccessible voting and how she has since been armed with information, empowering her to return to in-person voting. Read her story and make sure you're ready for this year's election! #VoterRights #ProtectOurVote #Election2024 #Vote2024 #DisabilityRights #Accessibility

Are you responsible for the accessibility of your election website? As this is an election year, everything must be done to ensure that everyone has the independant ability to vote. Contact TPGi to find out how accessible your election website is. https://lnkd.in/gnFzU_kb #Elections #Voting #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y

With the upcoming election, here are some tips and things to consider when voting to ensure accessible and inclusive voting . https://lnkd.in/g5nFspxi

Our newest blog discusses how Virginians can maximize accessible voting option for this upcoming election. Ensuring that all citizens have access to the voting process is essential for a functioning democracy. In order to maximize accessible voting options, it is crucial to understand the various ways in which individuals can register to vote, regardless of their disability status. By implementing these strategies, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable voting system for all. https://ow.ly/fXmZ50SPru4

In recognition of National Voter Registration Day, I attended a webinar with Michelle Bishop, MSW, from the National Disability Rights Network. The discussion highlighted the barriers people with disabilities still face in exercising their right to vote. It serves as a reminder that progress has been made, but more work is needed for every voter to cast their ballot freely and fairly. Take a moment today to ensure you're prepared! Find personalized voting information at www.Vote411.org and check out these resources to get ready to vote: ✔ Find what's on your ballot at BallotReady.org. ✔ Locate your polling place and plan your visit at Vote.org. ✔ Discover early voting options in your state at 866OurVote.org. ✔ Learn about voter ID requirements in your state at VoteRiders.org. Let's collaborate to guarantee that all voters can access the polls and amplify their voices. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoterAccessibility #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #Advocacy #ReadyToVote

It is fitting that as we head to the polls in the next few days, we can reflect on the 50th anniversary of women gaining the right to access mortgages, business loans, and credit cards in their own names. It's a reminder of the importance of staying informed and casting our votes. Please don’t let politicians or the media mislead you for their own gain. Make it a priority to seek out reliable sources, be skeptical of outlandish or inflammatory claims, and fact-check the information you consume. I beg you to remember that your actions deeply impact those around you—friends, family, and your community who are women, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or people of color. 🙏 Stay informed, stay engaged, and let’s continue to uplift one another! If you want to make your voice heard but are not sure which politicians align with your values, take just a few minutes to check out these resources: Vote411.org Ballotpedia.org

Disabled voters are a part of every community. Only 17.7 million of the over 38 million eligible voters with #disabilities participated in the 2020 elections. If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as nondisabled voters, there would be about 2.0 million more voters. It is critical that we make voting #accessible and that the #DisabilityCommunity know their rights. I'm not going to pretend that voting is perfect for people across the disability spectrum but we deserve the right to be included and involved in democracy. #Voting #CripTheVote https://lnkd.in/gi7BpqZU