Voting
ADAP seeks to improve access to the voting process for individuals with disabilities. Services provided under this program include, but are not limited to: surveying polling sites throughout Alabama to determine any accessibility issues; offering voter registration information to persons who contact ADAP; publishing educational information regarding the rights of persons with disabilities in the voting process; and providing trainings to persons with disabilities, poll workers, and members of the general public explaining the rights of persons with disabilities in the voting process.
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Resources
In an effort to inform individuals with disabilities about the 2020 presidential primary candidates, our friends at the Disability Rights Center in New Hampshire requested that each campaign answer five disability related questions. You can view candidate responses by clicking on this link.
Alabama Voter Guide
If you’re at least 18 years of age and meet the other eligibility requirements for the State of Alabama, please take some time to review our Alabama Voter’s Guide from The Secretary of State's Office. It provides you with registration requirements, when to register, where and how to register, dates and much more.
Alabama Online Voter Registration
Alabama voters can now register to vote online. Voters can submit their registration form online at www.alabamavotes.gov, but the registration will require a valid Alabama drivers license or state-issued photo ID. Photo ID isn't required to register in person or when mailing in a paper registration form, but is required when voting at the polls.
Voting Rights for People under GuardianshipsCheck out this voter guide for people with disabilities who are under a guardianship. The most important lessons from the guide are:
The guide was written by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and the National Disability Rights Network. |