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Get Out and Vote
October 23, 2024 · 47 min
In this episode of Blind Level Teck, we discussan extremely inportant topic, the importance of accessible voting for individuals with blindness or low-vision. We had the pleasure of speaking with Craig Towler from the Center for People with Disabilities, who shares insights on the voting process, available resources, and the significance of independent voting. Voteing is one of the best ways to be involved in your community, and there are many different ways to vote independently, and privatly. The Center for People With Disabilities has many resources to help you get started with the voating process, and educate your self about political candidates, check them out at cpwd.org. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Accessible Voting 02:53 Understanding Voting Rights and Accessibility 05:49 Voting Options for Individuals with Disabilities 08:55 Researching Candidates and Ballot Issues 11:56 Navigating Voting Technology 14:46 Preparing for In-Person Voting 17:55 Feedback and Continuous Improvement in Voting Accessibility 28:58 Voting Accessibility and Experiences 33:43 Understanding Voting Technology 35:11 Electronic Ballot Delivery System 38:40 Early Voting Opportunities 41:40 Accessibility for Deafblind Voters 45:00 The Importance of Voting 48:29 Encouragement to Participate in Elections