CTC October Friday Forum – Voter Education, Registration, and Support

YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

All about voter education, registration, and support

PRESENTED BY:

Carole Rosen, Advocacy Program Specialist, The Arc of Illinois

Da Wen Mei, Self-Advocate, REV UP Illinois and Going Home Coalition

In this presentation, REV UP Illinois, a program of The Arc of Illinois, will cover the 5 w’s of voting. Participants will learn the importance of voter registration, how we register to vote, guiding individuals through the registration process, ballot options, accessing accommodations or resources tailored to a person’s needs, how guardianship supports people’s right to vote, how to research issues and candidates, and using support to cast a ballot. The presentation empowers individuals with disabilities to exercise their right to vote. Material is explained in plain language with examples.