This week, ten United States presidential candidates will take the stage to debate healthcare and others issues affecting people with disabilities.
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.
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.
Disabled Voters Face Turnout Gap Nationwide
Number of Americans with physical or mental disabilities who turned out to vote surged in the 2018 midterm elections, they still lagged far behind turnout.
Free Mail-In Ballots On The Horizon In Oregon
Voters in Oregon may be able to mail their ballots for free beginning in 2020, thanks to a recent senate bill passed by Oregon legislators .
Groups Working To Boost Voter Turnout For Texans With Disabilities
Advocates are hoping to register more Texans with disabilities ahead of constitutional amendment election in November and presidential primaries next year.
From My Philippines Experience To My Run For US Congress
For the past year, I have lived in the Philippines on the Southern coast of Luzon Island. This article is to reflect on this travel as a lawyer, disabled person, and American citizen, and what I will do when I get home.
Four Simple Strategies To Help Voters With Disabilities
Disability community is one of the largest groups of voters in the United States. In 2016, 16 million people with disabilities participated in the election.