Disability Voter Awareness Week
Have you heard? July 15-18 is Disability Voter Awareness week! Walton Options for Independent Living will be hosting a week of education and empowerment, encouraging local community members to take part in the action! Throughout the week we will be working with RevUP Georgia, the League of Women Voters in the CSRA, and other community partners to provide tools for effective self-advocacy.
Check out our schedule of events to see how you can get involved and exercise your rights!
Walk thru Time: History of the Disability Vote
Self-Guided Display, Open office hours all week
- Timeline of voting rights
- Historical photos and documents
- Shared voting experiences
- Why voting is important
Community Conversation: Interactive Group Discussion
Tuesday July 16, 1:30-3:30
- Speak with Community Leaders
- Share voting experiences
- Common voting barriers
- Voice your voting concerns
Let Your Voice Be Heard! Self-Advocacy Life Skills Training
Thursday July 18, 1:30-3:30 PM
- Learn about self-advocacy
- Accessing advocacy resources
- Disability Rights & Laws
- And much more!
ALL WEEK LONG: Voter Registration!
If you or anyone you know is not registered to vote, are uncertain if you are registered, or need to update your information, stop by the office. Our team will walk you through the process and work to make sure all your questions are answered.
Join us for one or all of the events! Contact Gaylon today for more info at 706-724-6262, gtootle@waltonoptions.org
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Please note: for all attendees, please request accessibility accommodations (interpreters, large print, braille, etc.) as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee accommodation for requests received within less than 20-day notice.