We Advocate for Voter's Rights
Disabled Voter Accessibility
The disabled community is diverse! Necessary accommodations for disabled voters include physically accessible polling places, mail-in ballots, and non-paper ballots that can be cast securely and independently for voters with print disabilities.
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Disabled voters often rely on support from volunteers or family members to deliver their ballots. Laws should support the voter assistance that disabled voters rely on.
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Voters with disabilities rely more heavily on mail-in or absentee voting to make their voices heard. These options should be made as accessible as possible for these voters.​​
The LWV advocates that many voters cannot get to physical polling places — possibly waiting in long lines, in the middle of the week to cast a ballot. Our election system must allow voters the option of receiving a ballot in the mail and sending it back or placing it in an accessible drop box.
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The 2024 Disability Voting Rights Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Delaware County Commissioners are committed to fostering an inclusive community where all residents have equal access to resources, services, and opportunities; and
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WHEREAS, individuals with disabilities face unique challenges in exercising their right to vote, and it is essential to raise awareness and provide support to ensure their voices are heard; and
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WHEREAS the Delaware County District Library, the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Ohio, and the League of Women Voters have formed a valuable partnership to promote the rights of individuals with disabilities and provide accessible resources for voter education; and
WHEREAS, Disability Voting Rights Week, taking place from September 9-13, 2024, is an important initiative to promote the voting rights of individuals with disabilities and encourage their active participation in our democracy.
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NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Delaware County Commissioners, do hereby recognize the week of September 9-13, 2024 as Disability Voting Rights Week in Delaware County and commend the Delaware County District Library, the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Ohio, and the League of Women Voters for their collaborative efforts to ensure that all residents have equal access to voting resources and opportunities.
Recognizing Disability Voting Rights Week 2024 and the partnership between the Delaware County District Library, the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Ohio, and the League of Women Voters of Delaware County