There are so many ways in which a state can make it easy to sign and help someone get on the ballot. For instance, states could let disabled candidates collect their signatures with the absentee ballots.
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.
Ballot Access for Disabled Candidates in Illinois
I am a new writer for DC and I am disabled. The only thing that makes me feel better after a lifetime of suffering from disabilities is to push hard for disability rights. I started a political party for people with disabilities, Disability Party.
Using Sign Language to Help Disabled Nigerians Vote
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) says it will introduce sign languages and communication techniques to
Election Fraud Law Disenfranchised Disabled Voters
The disenfranchisement occurred in Sedgwick County, a direct result of a law pushed by Kris Kobach
The Republican’s American Health Care Act Explained
Unlike the Affordable Care Act, the AHCA seeks to reduce the federal government’s involvement in providing healthcare. In fact, the AHCA plans to cut such federal spending by $1.15 trillion.
Send This Disabled Voters Guide to Help Your Friends
An important part of USAGov’s yearlong VoteUSA project is this disabled voters guide with key tips
Do Petition Requirements Disadvantage Disabled Politicians?
Lawsuit challenges petition requirement for ballot access as harmful to disabled politicians
Veteran Suicide, Moral Injury and Five Promises
I recently published a comprehensive plan to transform the Department of Veterans Affairs so this deeply flawed agency may truly provide world-class services and a world-class delivery system of promised benefits.
Transforming Veterans Affairs: A Plan and a Kick in the Pants
This article summarizes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs problems, recommends a powerful transformational approach, and ends with a “kick in the pants” action to jumpstart change.
Disabled Voters Fighting For California Rights
Lost access is persistent issue as California lawmakers pressed on changes to aid disabled voters