The mission of the NCIL Voting Rights Subcommittee is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the electoral process in order to maximize our ability to affect federal, state, and local political priorities. Full political participation for Americans with disabilities is a top priority, and to effectively advocate, the NCIL Voting Rights Subcommittee works with state and national coalitions on effective, non-partisan campaigns. Our work focuses on five strategic priorities throughout civic engagement:
- Increasing voter registration of people with disabilities
- Increasing voter turnout of people with disabilities
- Making the entire voting process accessible for voters with disabilities
- Advocating for election reform
- Encouraging and educating people with disabilities to run for elected office
What’s New
Plan Your Vote 2020:
NCIL 2020 Voter Registration Toolkit:
Important Resources on Voting Rights:
- NCIL 2018 Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Guide – PDF
- Directory of Protection and Advocacy Voter Assistance Hotlines 2018
- Vote. It’s Your Right. A Guide to the Voting Rights of People with Mental Disabilities.
- ADA Polling Place Checklist
- RevUp Resources
- Information Regarding People with Intellectual Disabilities (SABE)
Tool Kits on Accessibility of Campaigns and Election Websites:
- Achieving Accessibility for Election Websites and Sample Ballots: A Toolkit for Disability Advocates
- NCIL Campaign Guide
Important Resources on Disability Representation in Elected Office:
- Elevate: Campaign Training for People with Disabilities
- Fact Sheet: Elected Officials with Disabilities
- Candidates with Disabilities Running for Office
- Current Elected Officials with Disabilities
- Resources on Running for Office
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- “VOTE as if your life depends on it – Because it DOES!” – Justin Dart
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- With rights come responsibility!
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- With rights come responsibility!