Voting Rights and Accessibility Issues

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of voting and the challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly people with disabilities, in accessing voting information. It covers the history of voting rights, highlighting key legislation like the Voting Rights Act and the ADA, which have improved accessibility. The tutorial also discusses the significant impact of the disability community on elections and the importance of effective communication in voting processes. It concludes by encouraging viewers to know their rights and utilize available resources to overcome voting barriers.

What is one of the main responsibilities of citizens in a democracy?

• Serving in the military

• Attending town hall meetings

• Voting

• Paying taxes

Which act was passed in 1965 to ban voter suppression tactics?

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Equal Rights Amendment

What does Section 504, passed in 1973, focus on?

• Eliminating discrimination against voters with disabilities

• Providing financial aid to voters

• Increasing voter turnout

• Banning voter suppression tactics

When was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed?

• 1984

• 1965

• 1973

• 1990

What does Title II of the ADA require from state and local governments?

• To make communications effective for the disability community

• To provide free transportation to polling places

• To offer financial incentives for voting

• To extend voting hours

What percentage of people with disabilities did not vote in 2018?

• 60%

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

What tool did the Department of Justice create in 2016 to help with polling place accessibility?

• Election day hotline

• Polling place map

• Voter registration app

• ADA checklist

What is one benefit for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing voters?

• Extended voting hours

• Ability to have a person assist them in voting

• Free transportation to polling places

• Priority voting lines

What should you do if your voting rights are denied?

• Contact the local police

• File a complaint with the Secretary of State's office

• Post about it on social media

• Ignore the issue

What is the goal of the GoVoter Project?

• To collect information on voting barriers

• To organize voting events

• To increase voter turnout

• To provide free voting materials