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Ley de Ayuda para Votar en Estados Unidos

Banner en las redes sociales del Centro ADA del Noreste con una imagen de cartel de anuncios. El letrero dice Vote Aquí, y muestra una bandera estadounidense y un símbolo de accesibilidad universal. Share on Facebook

Asistencia para emitir el voto

Banner en las redes sociales del Centro ADA del Noreste que consiste principalmente en un texto de tamaño grande. El texto dice: “Si tengo una discapacidad, ¿puedo recibir asistencia para emitir mi voto? La Ley del Derecho al Voto de 1965 permite que un votante tenga a alguien que le ayude mientras vota. La única persona a la que no se permite ayudar es su empleador, o un agente de su empleador o sindicato”. votante Share on Facebook

La ADA y el voto accesible

Banner en las redes sociales del Centro ADA del Noreste que muestra a personas con discapacidades en un gimnasio; uno de ellos sostiene un cartel que dice VOTE. Un texto grande sobre la imagen dice: Share on Facebook

Because of the ADA

Infographic titled 'Because of the ADA.' The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including access to jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places that are open to the general public. The law is divided into five titles (or areas) where the various protections for people with disabilities are spelled out. The goal of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Here are just a few of the positive effects that can be observed today, all because of the ADA. Are you going out into the community? You can park in an accessible parking space. You can take an accessible bus. You can easily enter stores because of a curb ramp and doors that are accessible. You can navigate through stores along a clear path of travel. Signage at areas like bathrooms is clear and concise with raised characters and Braille. Drinking fountains are accessible. The checkout counter and service counters you encounter are lower and more accessible. You can bring your service animal with you. Are you going to the movies? theaters offer assisted listening devices to help you hear better. Are you making a phone call? You can use a relay service to assist you with communication. Are you going to a concert or sporting event? You have access to wheelchair accessible seats alongside your friends and family. Are you going to work? You can request a change in how things are typically done from your employer, called a reasonable accommodation, to assist you with work tasks. Are you going to vote or to a town meeting? Your polling place and municipal programs, offices and meetings must be accessible to you. Are you going to the Doctor? You can request an interpreter to communicate more efficiently. You can request medical information in a manner that works for you. Nearly 37 million people in our country have a disability and nearly 25% of today's 20 year olds will experience disability in their lifetime. (ADA National Network, ADA Anniversary Toolkit) 'This Act is powerful in its simplicity. it will ensure that people with disabilities are given the basic guarantees for which they have worked so long and hard. Independence, freedom of choice, control of their own lives, the opportunity to blend fully and equally into the rich mosaic of the American mainstream.' -President George H.W. Bush, ADA Signing Ceremony, July 26, 1990 Share on Facebook

Accessible Ballots

'Accessible Ballots' The voting process must be accessible to all. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, state and local governments must provide auxiliary aids and services to voters with disabilities. Under the Help America Vote Act, every polling site must have at least one accessible voting machine that offers non-visual access while providing privacy and independence. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232. Share on Facebook

Colegios electorales accesibles para los votantes

Banner en las redes sociales del Centro ADA del Noreste que consiste principalmente en un texto de tamaño grande. El texto dice: “¿Es necesario que los colegios electorales sean accesibles para las personas con discapacidad? Los colegios electorales de las elecciones federales deben ser físicamente accesibles o, de esto no ser posible, deben ofrecer otras maneras de emitir el voto. Este requisito procede de la Ley de Voto y Accesibilidad para Ancianos y Minusválidos de 1984”. votar Share on Facebook

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