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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.

Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers

by DC Editors - January 21, 2021

Blind Massachusetts Voters

Use of the accessible mail-in system relies on a voter having access to a computer, printer and the internet in the first place.

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

Community Demands Better Voting Access for Wisconsin Disabled

by DC Editors - January 13, 2021

Wisconsin

Issues with voting accessibility have persisted for years in Wisconsin, but the pandemic brought them to the forefront.

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

Blind US voters sue over lack of accessible, mail-in ballots

by DC Editors - September 16, 2020

Blind US voters sue over lack of accessible, mail-in ballots

US “voters with visual impairments say without accessible absentee ballots they must risk their health or give up privacy”, Aljazeera.

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

30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue

by DC Editors - July 27, 2020

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.

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

Focus on election security hurting voter accessibility

by DC Editors - February 21, 2020

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Election Security, Voter Access, Voting Machines

West Virginia plans to make smartphone voting available to disabled

by DC Editors - February 1, 2020

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.

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

Wisconsin: new voting law helps those with disabilities

by DC Editors - December 4, 2019

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.

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

Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race

by DC Editors - September 10, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Political Debates

Remembering a Powerful Voice in the Disability Rights Movement

by DC Editors - September 10, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, United Nations

Insensitivity of Trump immigration increases: deports sick kids and disabled

by DC Editors - August 31, 2019

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

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy

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