VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES ACTIVATED
Power at the Polls
What’s Important to Us?
Our community is big, diverse, and pays attention to a wide range of issues. Like every other voter, we often care most about the policies that affect our everyday lives. Check out these videos on why we are passionate about everything from healthcare to social security to education to local issues.
You Cannot Stop Me
Watch disability activist, blogger, and Director of Communications at Disability Rights Pennsylvania Imani Barbarin discuss police brutality, the importance of political candidates reaching out to the disability community, and the power of our vote.
We Can’t Wait
Watch activist, former congressional campaign staffer, and current Disability Rights New York staff member Zach Borodkin discuss what drives him as a person with cerebral palsy to be politically active.
Tell Us Your Voting Story
What motivates you to vote? Reach out to us to share your voting story!
Need help getting ready to vote?
No matter what state or territory you are in, we can help you register, learn your rights, and make a plan to vote. Find our member organization in your state or territory.
A Right to Participate
Our right to access as voters with disabilities is guaranteed by law. No matter how you need to vote, whether by mail or in person, it is our right to participate in the political process. Check out this video from our friends at Rooted in Rights on how to participate if you have an assistant.
LATEST IN VOTING
NDRN Joins CCD and Allied Organization to Thank the Senate Finance Committee For Their Work on Adult Dependents
The letter thanks the Senate Finance Committee and Chairman Grassley for their work to ensure parents and caretakers of adult dependents receive $500 dependent rebates in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
NDRN Joins Organizations Urging Senate Leaders to Extend the Reporting Deadlines for the 2020 Census
The letter calls for the inclusion of language in the next Senate COVID relief package that would extend the statutory reporting deadlines for the 2020 Census by four months.
NDRN Responds to “Runway to Recovery The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus” Guidance
The comments are in response to the jointly issued guidance from DOT/DHS/HHS for airlines and airports operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
