Empowering the Disability Vote is an educational package from THINK+change designed to excite and educate the disability community about the power of their vote! Through awareness of rights, inspirational lived experiences, and ballot education, you will have everything you need to get out the disability vote. Be a strong and empowered voter this election or support those with disabilities to exercise their right to vote!
TALKS – The Power of the Disability Vote
20-Minute Storytelling Series (4 Parts)
People with disabilities are a powerful force in our democratic system! And when government policies and systems impact daily living across the disability community, it is vital to exercise the right to vote. This mini-documentary series is a call to action!
Featuring perspectives from advocates including a:
– Disability Rights Attorney;
– Self-Advocate;
– Election Official; and
– Social Justice Advocate.
TRAININGS – Election Basics – Your Vote is your Voice!
30-Minute Online Course
Use this simplified training 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. Plus, the entire course includes American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation! This course will equip you to make an impact and ensure your vote counts!
TOOLS – Plain-Language Colorado Ballot Guide
Downloadable PDFs
This plain-language ballot breakdown is a non-partisan guide to help you understand the issues up for vote this year in Colorado. Remember that, as an American, you have the right to vote and, in Colorado, Guardianship does NOT remove your right to vote. So, use this guide to help you be an educated voter and make your voice heard!
Available in Spanish and English – TOOL is available in both English and Spanish with audio-recorded options for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or prefer an alternative to printed materials! All videos are in English and offer English Closed Captioning and Spanish subtitles.
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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