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
