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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.

Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race

September 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

August 31, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

“The Cybersecurity 202: L.A. County voting system pits cybersecurity vs. disability advocates”

August 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

“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.

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

Australia: Inquiry into Rule Putting Older People at Risk

August 20, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, Disability and Democracy

Disabled Voters Face Turnout Gap Nationwide

July 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Free Mail-In Ballots On The Horizon In Oregon

July 23, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 .

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

Groups Working To Boost Voter Turnout For Texans With Disabilities

July 19, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

From My Philippines Experience To My Run For US Congress

June 22, 2019 by Andrew Straw 4 Comments

My Philippines Experience

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Asia, Disability and Democracy, Philippines

Four Simple Strategies To Help Voters With Disabilities

May 24, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

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