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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.

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

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

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

by DC Editors - April 12, 2022

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

New Restrictions Causing Roadblocks For Voters With Disabilities

by DC Editors - March 8, 2022

New Restrictions Causing Roadblocks For Voters With Disabilities

Don Natzke, blind since 12, now a senior citizen, hopes for a better understanding of the hurdles people with disabilities often face.

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

The Era of Easier Voting for Disabled People Is Over

by DC Editors - August 27, 2021

The Era of Easier Voting for Disabled People Is Over

“Thanks to absentee ballots, drop-off boxes, curbside voting, people with disabilities turned out in record numbers in the 2020 election”.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Election Methods, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

What Latest GOP Voting Bills Mean For The Disabled

by DC Editors - June 16, 2021

What Latest GOP Voting Bills Mean For The Disabled

Restrictive voting bills by the GOP are simultaneously threatening disability voting rights and testing their nascent political influence.

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

Money Removes Some Disability Barriers in Elections

by Andrew Straw - June 14, 2021

Money Removes Some Disability Barriers in Elections

5th Amendment compensation can make possible political activity and campaigns to increase disability democracy access. Money talks.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Money Politics, Voter Access

Accommodations For Candidates With Disabilities

by Andrew Straw - May 31, 2021

Accommodations For Candidates With Disabilities

Despite some progress, there are structural problems preventing disabled people from participating in the electoral process as a candidate.

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

Disabled Voter Advocates Press For Internet Voting Options

by DC Editors - April 16, 2021

Disabled Voter Advocates Press For Internet Voting Options

Rights groups want Senate to amend the massive election reform bill passed by the House to allow online voting for the disabled.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Advocates For The Blind Criticize Wisconsin’s Absentee Ballots

by DC Editors - April 7, 2021

Advocates For The Blind Criticize Wisconsin's Absentee Ballots

Wisconsin has come under scrutiny for not having a ballot that complies with the American Disabilities Act for absentee voting.

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

Proposed Internet Voting Bill In Colorado Is Unsafe

by DC Editors - April 6, 2021

Proposed Internet Voting Bill In Colorado Is Unsafe

Colorado recently introduced SB21-188. This new piece of legislation makes it possible for voters with disabilities to return ballots online.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Election Security, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

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