The road to voting for people with disabilities has been a long one. Thanks to the Americans With Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities to vote as any other citizen. In our nation’s history, there were reading requirements to vote. The Americans With Disabilities Act changed the laws so it made voting accessible to everyone. It also required that assistance be provided to help people vote.
Voting affects everyone in America. Many of our laws are decided through voting. As people with disabilities, voting can affect things like your independence to be part of your community. It also affects things like our education system, regional center services, taxes, property, your home, medical, and many other things. It is also important that our legislators understand that we care and our vote and our voice is just as important as anyone else.
As of the 2022 general election in California, only about 41% of people who could vote, actually voted. That means less than half of California’s voters are making decisions for everyone. The Vote! Project, through the We Care A Lot Foundation, helps voters with disabilities understand their rights when it comes to voting. We also try to help everyone understand what is on their ballots. We can also help people register to vote.
Voting is one of the most important things we can do as American citizens. We challenge all of you to get registered to vote and vote in every election. Your voice and your vote matter!
To Register to Vote:
Voter Registration:: California Secretary of State
To Check Voter Registration Status:
Check Your Voter Registration Status:: California Secretary of State
To Track Your Ballot:
Where’s My Ballot? :: California Secretary of State
To Help You Understand Your Ballot:
California Easy Voter Guide
VOTE411
Ready to Vote? – We Vote
VoteAmerica: Everything You Need to Vote
