Voting
Voting is one important way to Speak Up! SANYS leads a Rev Up Get Out the Vote Task Force that works to get more people with IDD in New York state to vote. If you are interested in joining the task force, contact western@sanys.org or (716) 463-5035. Below are handouts, videos, and resources from the GOTV Task Force:
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NYS Dates and DeadlinesWEBSITE: New York State Board of Elections Voting Deadlines
Find Your Board of ElectionsWEBSITE: Select your county from the drop down box to see the phone number, website, email and address for your Board of Elections.
You Can Support People to Vote!
This is geared toward Day Hab and other habilitation staff with all you need to know to support people to vote.
Wallet Card of Federal Rights to Bring to the Polls with YouWallet Size Card to Print and Carry
Cast Your VoteVIDEO: 7 min- Self advocates Shameka Andrews and BJ Stasio talk about voting.
How to Use the Ballot Marking DeviceVIDEO: 13 min. Did you know there's a machine that can read the ballot to you and that you can mark even if you can't write or type? This video shows you how it works.
All About VotingVIDEO: 11 min - Self-advocates discuss everything you need to know
Why Vote? My Vote Counts!VIDEO: 1 min featuring lots of different people with disabilities in New York
Advocating for Voting for People with DisabilitiesAUDIO: News Article of self-advocates advocating for accessible voting
Learn Facts About CandidatesWEBSITE: Ballotopedia - look up what is on your ballot and info about the candidates.
Learn about Registering, Voting, and CandidatesWEBSITE: Vote 411 by the League of Women Voters. Find out if you are registered, how to register, and what is on your ballot
Voter Registration ToolkitWEBSITE: Host a Voter Registration Drive! A booklet with everything you need to do it from Disability Rights New York
Your Vote Counts: A Self-Advocates Guide to Voting in the USWEBSITE: Easy Read and Plain Language Guides from Autistic Self Advocacy Network
