#MODisabilityVotes
2020-10-29
In America, about 1 in 5 people has a disability. Almost every political issue has some effect on the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and their support network…
In America, about 1 in 5 people has a disability. Almost every political issue has some effect on the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and their support network…
Whether it’s because of the pandemic or due to the turbulent political climate, 2020 is an election year unlike any other. It seems like news is breaking every minute, facts are changing every day, and it’s hard to know who to trust for reliable, nonpartisan election info. Those of us in the disability community especially need trustworthy information about voting options and accommodations this year. On October 8th, Easterseals Midwest and Emmaus teamed up with Denise Lieberman of the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition for a virtual discussion about absentee voting (mail-in and in-person), accessible voting (polling accommodations for people with disabilities), and more.
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