Program Description
Recorded: October 1, 2024 – Are you voting in the General Election but you are unsure if the process will be accessible to you? Attend this webinar presented by Disability Rights Maine staff to learn about accessibility in the voting process. You have the right to vote privately and independently! You will leave this webinar empowered with the knowledge to successfully cast your ballot on November 5, 2024.
Topics covered:
- Electronic Accessible Absentee Ballot
- Accessible Voting System
- Accommodations at polling places
- Physical accessibility requirements at polling places
- How to report a voting rights violation
Presenter
Molly Thompson – Molly is the Voting Access Advocate at Disability Rights Maine (DRM). DRM is Maine’s federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization that protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Molly works to ensure the voting process in Maine is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Help America Vote Act by educating individuals with disabilities on their rights and coordinating with local and state agencies.
Resources
Video archive of webinar – coming soon.
Resources discussed in webinar:
Accessible Voting PowerPoint – PDF
Accessible Voting Handout – PDF
Rev: 10/3/2024