US “voters with visual impairments say without accessible absentee ballots they must risk their health or give up privacy”, Aljazeera.
Disability and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
These articles on Disability and Democracy concern the extra barriers that many voters with disabilities face while trying to exercise their most basic rights and the many people working to find solutions. Also see our main section on American Democracy and our articles on Voter Suppression or Voter Access.
30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue
Though a landmark legislation, the American with Disabilities Act has not offered the disabled their full rights as they still face discrimination.
Focus on election security hurting voter accessibility
Russian interference in 2016 explains the focus on election security ahead of 2020. But disability groups are saying this is hurting voter accessibility.
West Virginia plans to make smartphone voting available to disabled
West Virginia is moving to become the first state to allow people with disabilities to use technology that would allow them to vote with their smartphones.
Wisconsin: new voting law helps those with disabilities
November 22, Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed into law a new bipartisan legislation which creates new accommodations for people with verbal challenges.
Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race
This week, ten United States presidential candidates will take the stage to debate healthcare and others issues affecting people with disabilities.
Remembering a Powerful Voice in the Disability Rights Movement
HRW: it is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Marca Bristo, tireless partner to and supporter of Human Rights Watch’s Disability Rights program.
Insensitivity of Trump immigration increases: deports sick kids and disabled
The Trump administration has axed a program that allowed immigrants with serious health conditions – including children and people with disabilities
“The Cybersecurity 202: L.A. County voting system pits cybersecurity vs. disability advocates”
A new voting system in L.A County will super-charge a debate about balance between the cybersecurity of election systems and people with disabilities.
Australia: Inquiry into Rule Putting Older People at Risk
Australia’s parliament should scrap a new rule that allows nursing homes to overmedicate and restrain older people, a rights group in Australia said today.