With talk of COVID-19, absentee, and mail-in ballots dominating so much of the 2020 Election narrative, it’s probably escaped the attention of most that some people deal with impediments to voting every single time they cast a ballot. And worse, some may not vote at all. This Forbes article shines light on voters with disabilities, who often have to push just for access to the most important of American rights: their vote.
Unfortunately, voting is another item on a long list of obstacles people with disabilities face, most of which are daily routines able-bodied people barely even think about. Standing in line to vote or completing a mail-in ballot may seem mundane for most people, even in 2020 context. But really, these are things some people just can’t do without assistance. And, like the many other issues, providing access to these voters is something America still hasn’t quite figured out.
As Election Day looms, this NPR how-to lays out game plan strategies for voters heading to the polls with disabilities.
-Maude
November 2, 2020