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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.

Voters With Disabilities Often Overlooked In Voting Battles

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voters With Disabilities Often Overlooked In Voting Battles

A lawsuit has been filed in Chicago alleging that the city’s Board of Elections discriminates against voters with disabilities.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Voter Access

US Voters With Disabilities Face Maze Of New Restrictions

November 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voters With Disabilities Often Overlooked In Voting Battles

Nearly 18 million Americans with disabilities voted in the 2020 election, but new [legislation] this year may change turnout.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 27, 2022 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

As the month of October comes to a close, it is worth considering how Disability Employment Awareness Month applies to the State of Indiana.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy

Ballot Access Candidates: A National Mandate

October 15, 2022 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

Another election is about to come and go, but the results for smaller parties depend on the results in certain races.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Third Party, Voter Access

How Exclusion Became The Driving Force For Democratisation

September 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Exclusion Became The Driving Force For Democratisation

Canton Geneva has made history in Switzerland by voting to provide people with severe mental or physical disabilities full political rights.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Europe, Minority Voting Rights, Switzerland

Disabled Voters Struggle As States Enforce Restrictive Voting Laws

September 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Disabled Voters Struggle As States Enforce Restrictive Voting Laws

Americans with disabilities say state efforts to tighten voting laws are making it harder for eligible voters like them to cast their ballots.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

New Website With Accessible Voting Options In Every State

September 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Website With Accessible Voting Options In Every State

A user-friendly website featuring accessible voting options in every state has been released by the Center for Civic Design.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Internet and Democracy, Voter Access

2022: Year Of Radical Change For Camp Lejeune Justice

August 4, 2022 by Andrew Straw Leave a Comment

Indiana has been a purple state dominated and oppressed by Republicans who stack every deck in their own favor, all three branches.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Military Voting, Voter Access

Why It’s Now Illegal for Some With Disabilities To Vote

May 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Why It’s Now Illegal for Some With Disabilities To Vote

The pandemic helped improve access, but new barriers in states like Wisconsin are rolling back gains for thousands of voters with disabilities

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Voter Access

New York Plans to Make it Easier for Blind People to Vote

April 12, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New York Plans to Make it Easier for Blind People to Vote

The state promised to enhance voting access for citizens with disabilities such as blindness and paralysis in a deal reached this week.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, New York City and State Elections, Voter Access

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