On Wed., October 2, more than 50 people gathered in-person and online to learn about rights of voters with disabilities. This sessions was presented in partnership by Summit DD and the League of Women Voters of the Akron Area. Facilitated by LWV volunteer, Leah Holden, the presentation focused on the rights, choices and accommodations that voters with disabilities have to make their voices heard.
This informational session gave participants the opportunity to learn more about voting, ask questions and even the opportunity to register to vote on site.
See pictures from today’s session.
Resources:
Interested in learning more or sharing this information with others? Below are additional resources for voters with disabilities, including the LWV session information.
- Rights of Voters with Disabilities Presentation
- Why Vote? flier
- Voter Options flier
- Voters’ Rights flier
- Getting Informed and Getting Registered flier
- Important Deadlines for the 2024 Fall General Election (a complete list of dates can be found on the Ohio Secretary of State’s website.)
- Voting Guide for voters with disabilities
- Disability Rights Ohio Voter FAQs
- Ohio Secretary of State website
Give Us Your Thoughts
We would love to hear from you. Visit our event survey to share your thoughts about future informative sessions like these. Rights for Voters with Disabilities Survey
