Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center’s Post

In 2024, over 40.2 million people with disabilities are estimated to be eligible to vote. Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission – in partnership with Rutgers University – released a new report examining how the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) has impacted the voting experiences of voters with disabilities since enacted in 2002. Key findings include voter turnout for those with disabilities has INCREASED and accessibility barriers have DECREASED over the last 20 years. Learn more, including what work remains in “Voting Experiences Since HAVA: Perspectives of People with Disabilities” https://lnkd.in/eanfgQrt

Accessible voting isn’t optional--it’s the law. This Disability Pride Month, our Communications intern, Tate Farinacci, has laid out all the resources you need to have a successful experience at the polls. Whether you're impacted by a disability or you work with individuals with disabilities, check out our latest blog post in support of accessible voting. #DisabilityPrideMonth #AccessibleVoting https://lnkd.in/e4GHx7K4

🗣️ Speak Up for Equity WAIV students, your unique perspectives matter! Let’s raise awareness about the inequities faced by people with disabilities. Share your experiences, insights, and recommendations with OSTP. Together, we can drive meaningful change. 💪 #WAIVatthebeach #DOR #disabilityawareness #disabilityempowerment #CSULB #disabilityinclusion #inclusionmatters

Did You Know? 91% of low-income households with disabilities aren't getting the legal help they need. We aim to ensure our solutions are digitally accessible and ADA-compliant. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eq-unUsB

A diverse legal profession is a stronger and more effective profession. December 3 is an opportunity to celebrate persons with disabilities and work to improve accessibility for all. Watch the on-demand session Including Lawyers with Disabilities for a discussion on accessibility barriers and tips for creating an inclusive disability strategy for your firm: https://bit.ly/4eXPClX Or learn more about supporting persons with disabilities: https://bit.ly/3ZvVKNE

Today is Super Tuesday! 🗳️ Voting is a right, and everyone deserves equal access. With 61 million Americans living with disabilities, let's work to remove obstacles. Read about the importance of accessible voting and make sure your vote counts: msfocus.us/voting

Plain language, disabled rights, & legislation: "To shape policies that affect our health and wellbeing, we can all agree on the need for access to legislation written in plain language." A blog discussed a new tool called Plain Language Policy Dashboard that translates pending laws "into language that everyone, including the most marginalized disabled people, can understand so they can participate in the civic process." Blog by Dom Kelly of New Disabled South https://lnkd.in/gBQ3t7bU

It is December 10th, Human Rights Day. Reality for people with intellectual disabilities is this: Not being allowed to decide about ones’ life. Segregated in harmful places. No place to live, support left for families to provide. Lack of employment opportunities. Information on health and healthcare is often complicated. Advocating for their rights, views and expectations. This is where Inclusion indicators come in, showing what Europe looks like for 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their family members. Seven indicators offer a clear picture of issues such as the right to decide and right to vote, education, or healthcare. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5Y6Ue7D

Excited to share an insightful article on the importance of plain language! Clear, transparent, and accessible communication is not just a best practice—it's essential for true inclusion. Whether in policy, business, or everyday interactions, ensuring everyone can understand and engage is key to building a more equitable world. Let's continue the conversation on how we can all contribute to making communication more inclusive and impactful. #PlainLanguage #Inclusion #Accessibility #Communication #Policy

Plain language helps everyone ♥️