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How to use Accessible Vote-by-Mail in Florida 📬 With less than 100 days until the election, now is a good time to think about how you plan to vote. In Florida, you can use accessible vote-by-mail to cast your vote. All of Florida’s 67 counties have an accessible vote-by-mail program that enables voters with disabilities to fill out their ballots using their own technology from the comfort of their homes. For more information about voting with a disability, visit https://lnkd.in/deAbDzw or AccessTheVote.org. #CripTheVote #VoteByMail #DisabilityVote #AccessTheVote #RevUp #VoteByMail

United States law gives people with disabilities the right to get help when voting. Go to the polls with support and vote with confidence. #RightToHelp #VoteTogether”   Follow National Coalition on Accessible Voting for more information.   Image: Need a helping hand when you vote? You have the right to one. #RightToHelp Graphic: Two hands hold a ballot box with a check mark. National Coalition on Accessible Voting Logo: NCAV.

Voters with disabilities have a right to vote independently, privately, and accessibly. Our webinar discussed your rights, how you can prepare for election day, and the various ways you can vote. Watch the webinar on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3A9ZvOV Learn more about how to vote in Florida on our website: https://bit.ly/3XBJevm Image: description: Laptop with YouTube preview on it. Text reads 'Webinar now on YouTube.' #CripTheVote #DisabilityVote

The General Election has been called, which means it is time to ensure that disabled people, and people with long-term health conditions, are represented at the ballot box. We have extended our Accessible Voting survey with WelcoMe to the 10th of July. Take part here: https://lnkd.in/eg9AwNYT #GeneralElection #AccessibleVoting Image Description: An image of a banner reading 'Take part in our Accessible Voting Research' in blue writing. At the bottom of the banner are the pink WelcoMe and purple Disability Policy Centre logos. The background of the banner is light pink, with a purple circle in the corner. To the right is an image of a giant red ballot box, with 'vote' written on it in white writing. There is an image of a person placing a giant polling card in the box, with a green tick on it. The person is wearing a purple jumper with two yellow stripes across it, blue jeans, rolled up at the bottom, and purple shoes. They have pink hair.

Voting should be accessible to ALL, regardless of disability or racial background! This includes access to: 💻 Online and mail-in ballot options 🗳️ Ballots in different languages ♿️ Polling places with ramps, rails, and other accessibility features ✍️ Tools like electronic voting machines with audio/visual aids 🧍 An assistor of the voter’s choice In the last four years, states have passed more than 400 anti-voter measures. Many voter suppression laws affect people of color and voters with disabilities the most. They restrict access to absentee voting. They make it more difficult to vote early in person. And they make it illegal to help people with disabilities vote. We must ensure EVERYONE has equal access to exercise their right to vote! #TheArcVotes #DisabilityVote #Election2024

There's just one week to go until the general election! ⏰ It's a great opportunity to have your voice heard... but for those with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs, it isn't always that easy. In past elections, 64% of those with learning disabilities didn't vote. But why? ⬇️ ● 17%* were turned away from polling stations because of their learning disability. ● 60%* said registering to vote was too hard. ● 56%* didn't want to vote for any of the political parties. Let's break this pattern 💜 You can find helpful information and guidance for voting on the My Vote My Voice website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ey477VVK If you’re ready to vote, but aren’t sure who you can vote for, use the handy resource below to learn about your local candidates. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-WD_TeT *Stats taken from Mencap. #MyVoteMyVoice #SocialCare #GeneralElection

Everyone deserves the right to vote, including individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's 'Accessible Voter Registration' guide is a must-read for election officials, policymakers and advocates. It highlights the primary barriers to accessibility and provides best practices for ensuring equal access to the voter registration process. Let's make sure every vote counts! #AccessibleVoting #DisabilityRights #EveryVoteCounts https://bit.ly/4aK1eaL

As we continue to recognize National Disability Voter Registration Week, today we bring you some statistics regarding accessibility for voters either at the polls or through absentee ballots. In 2022, 1 in 7 voters had difficulty voting, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Additionally, voters with disabilities were three times more likely to have difficulty or need help voting compared to voters without disabilities. Once you're registered to vote, know your rights on election day. #DisabilityVote #RevUp2024

🗳️ Protecting the Voting Rights of Seniors with Cognitive Impairments In our representative democracy, every eligible citizen has the right to vote, including older adults with cognitive impairments. Nearly a third of Americans 65 and older face some form of cognitive impairment, making it crucial to ensure their voting rights are protected. Laws Protecting Voting Rights: 🔹Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 🔹Voting Rights Act (VRA) 🔹Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEHA) 🔹National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) 🔹Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Ways to Assist: 🔹Polling Place Assistance 🔹Mail-In and Absentee Voting 🔹Curbside Voting 🔹Voting Centers and Drop Boxes Advocacy organizations and local election offices are available to provide support and ensure accessibility. Know Your Rights: Ensure a fair and independent voting experience. For more information on voting rights for individuals with disabilities, visit the ADA resource page. If you have questions or need legal guidance, contact an experienced elder law attorney. Reach out to Kristen at 484-874-2987 for assistance. #VotingRights #ElderLaw #CognitiveImpairment #InclusiveVoting #YourVoteMatters

Everyone deserves the right to vote, including individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's 'Accessible Voter Registration' guide is a must-read for election officials, policymakers and advocates. It highlights the primary barriers to accessibility and provides best practices for ensuring equal access to the voter registration process. Let's make sure every vote counts! #DisablityPrideMonth #AccessibleVoting #DisabilityRights #EveryVoteCounts https://shorturl.at/FJsy6