Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (MiSILC)

Join Disability Network on Nov. 9 from 1-4pm at their Holiday Pop-Up Market to shop for unique holiday gifts while supporting local artists with disabilities. There will be artwork, jewelry, prints, and more. Location: Disability Network WML, Ann Arbor Office 3941 Research Park Dr. We’ll also hosting another Holiday Pop-Up Market on December 7. https://lnkd.in/gbvFdC7P [ALT Text: The background is a very out of focus photograph of holiday lights. There are white and red boxes on the ride side of the image with text that reads, Holiday Pop-Up Market, November 9, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Join DNWML in Ann Arbor!]

It’s Election Day. Polls are open in Michigan from 7am to 8 pm. If you experience issues with accessible voting call 517-335-2730, email MDOS-ADAVoting@Michigan.gov, or call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-687-8683. You can also contact your local Center for Independent Living for more support: dnmichigan.org/cils/. [ALT Text: photograph of multiple people standing in front of a voting booth. There are dark blue boxes with white text that reads, Get out and vote! Polls are open 7 AM - 8 PM]

Voters in Michigan who vote using the Dominion voter assist terminal. See if Dominion is in your county: https://lnkd.in/grGjtKv4 [ALT Text: Image of a voting precinct. Text reads, who is affected? Voters in counties with Dominion.]

Today is the last day for Michigan voters to vote early in person at an early voting site. Find your early voting locations: https://lnkd.in/gHktxcCJ [ALT Text: The background is a photograph of a polling site. Text over image reads, Early Voting 101, Michigan voters are now guaranteed at least nine days of early voting in all statewide and federal elections. Your early voting site may be in your community or neighboring community. Find your early voting site's hours and location at mi.gov/vote ]

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you haven't voted yet, check out our blog about why it is so important for people with disabilities to participate in the democratic process. Vote at an early voting site through Sunday, Nov. 3 or on Election Day at the polls! https://lnkd.in/geJSMJac [ALT Text: Photograph of a man in a wheelchair at a polling booth taking a piece of paper from a man across the table.]

If you need to report a problem at your early voting site or polling place related to this issue, please call (866) OUR-VOTE | (866) 687-8683. [ALT Text: Image of 4 hands locking together. I have questions? You have resources available to you!]

Have a safe and happy Halloween! #halloween #happyhalloween [ALT Text: Image of a set of steps with different jack-o-lanterns on the sides of the steps. It is dark out so the jack-o-lanterns are glowing with light. Yellow text in the center of the image reads, Happy Halloween!]

Disability Rights Michigan has launched an interactive map to help Michigan residents with disabilities easily find affordable, accessible public transportation statewide. Originally created to assist with travel to COVID-19 vaccine appointments, this tool has evolved into a comprehensive resource addressing the ongoing transit barriers that too many people face. Check out the map and guide at https://lnkd.in/eySPPK3c #AccessibleTransportation #DisabilityRights #InclusiveTransit #Michigan [ALT Text: The background is an image of Disability Rights Michigan's interactive transportation map. It is the state of Michigan with various spots showing locations for accessible transportation. Text over the image reads, Disability Rights Michigan. There is a black box in the bottom left with yellow text that reads, Disability Rights Michigan has an interactive map to help residents with disabilities find accessible transportation!]

The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council is seeking proposals to create, launch, and evaluate a stand-alone, comprehensive statewide community education and advocacy project that promotes the Michigan Independent Living Network’s perspectives on transportation, housing, and mental health services. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, by email to tracy@misilc.org. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gv8SBanj

Due to a recent programming update to Dominion Voter Assist Terminals (VATs), voters who use these VATs to mark their ballot cannot successfully select a party on the Straight Party Ticket page and select candidates of a different party in individual partisan races. Unfortunately, this programming issue cannot be fixed before the November 5 General Election. Fortunately, when the voter attempts to select a candidate from a different party than the party they selected on the Straight Party Ticket page, the VAT will warn the voter that they cannot do so since they selected a party on the Straight Party Ticket page. The voter will then have the opportunity to go back and deselect the choice on the Straight Party Ticket page and to vote for candidates in individual races, before they print their ballot. This does NOT stop you from casting your vote, it just may take longer. The software update does not affect the Dominion tabulator, just the Dominion voter assist terminal. [ALT Text: Image of a coding language. Text reads, What’s the Issue? Recent Programming Update. ]