In this episode of Blind Level Teck, we discussan extremely inportant topic, the importance of accessible voting for individuals with blindness or low-vision. We had the pleasure of speaking with Craig Towler from the Center for People with Disabilities, who shares insights on the voting process, available resources, and the significance of independent voting.

Voteing is one of the best ways to be involved in your community, and there are many different ways to vote independently, and privatly.

The Center for People With Disabilities has many resources to help you get started with the voating process, and educate your self about political candidates, check them out at cpwd.org.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Accessible Voting

02:53 Understanding Voting Rights and Accessibility

05:49 Voting Options for Individuals with Disabilities

08:55 Researching Candidates and Ballot Issues

11:56 Navigating Voting Technology

14:46 Preparing for In-Person Voting

17:55 Feedback and Continuous Improvement in Voting Accessibility

28:58 Voting Accessibility and Experiences

33:43 Understanding Voting Technology

35:11 Electronic Ballot Delivery System

38:40 Early Voting Opportunities

41:40 Accessibility for Deafblind Voters

45:00 The Importance of Voting

48:29 Encouragement to Participate in Elections