Use this FREE 30-minute training, featuring American Sign Language Interpretation, to unlock the power of your vote, so you can show up to the polls with confidence! This course takes all the complicated parts of a United States election and makes them simple, with a focus on accessibility for people with disabilities. This course will equip you to make an impact and ensure your vote counts!
Use the timestamps to skip to what you would like to learn!
– Your rights as a voter with a disability (2:00)
– The Colorado voting process and timeline (4:45)
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- How to register (5:55)
- How to cast your ballot (9:30)
– Election Basics (12:45)
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- Types of Elections (12:45)
- Types of Candidates (14:45)
- Issues on the ballot (22:15)
- What does “Down-Ballot” voting mean? (24:30)
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– Preparing to Vote (25:30)
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- Pledge to vote at https://whenweallvote.org/voting101/pledge/ (25:40)
- How to research a ballot (25:55)
- Resources for questions and accommodations (26:35)
- How to follow your ballot (27:35)
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– Tips for caregivers and those offering assistance (28:30)
What to expect:
- 30-minute, video slide-based presentation
- Instructors: Petri Brill and Hanni Raley from The Arc of Aurora/THINK+change
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
- Closed captioning in English
- Spanish Subtitles
- Want a Digital Certificate of Completion? Take this course in the THINK+change Academy platform!
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This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, medical or legal advice. You should consult your own medical or legal advisors for specific and personalized advice.
This package was made possible through support from arc Thrift Stores, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Developmental Pathways, Peak Parent Center, and The Arc of Aurora