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277. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Vote? (w/Alex Bolden & Genevieve Thompson)


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Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!! We’re celebrating this month with episodes based on popular Google search topics about people with Down syndrome. Today we’re kicking off the celebration with Alex Bolden and Genevieve Thompson from the National Down Syndrome Society as we answer one of the most searched questions: Can a person with Down syndrome vote? Alex shares his experience voting for the first time, tips for deciding who to vote for, and resources like NDSS's free checklist and values inventory to help voters prepare. We also discuss how parents and caregivers can support their loved ones in the voting process and the importance of using your voice to shape policies that impact the Down syndrome community. This is an episode you don’t want to miss as we head to the polls next month!


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Check Out NDSS Voting Resources:

  • Downloadable checklist
    • Downloadable Values and Beliefs Inventory

    • More Resources To Check Out:

      • Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) GoVoter campaign 
        • National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) voting resources
          • Voter Registration Deadlines for all states

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