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Polling places were not always easily accessible to those with mobility issues or other disabilities. Today, however, federal laws require that polling places be accessible. As member of the neuromuscular disease community, we must make sure our voices will be heard through casting our votes.

Accessible Voting in the U.S.

Have you ever faced any accessibility issues in your polling place?

Jori,

I've read your article and I am truly inspired. In your article you state that, "Historically many people, including women, people of color, and those with physical and intellectual disabilities were denied the right to vote. Chances are if you are reading this article, you may be a member of one or more of these groups. Polling authorities can no longer deny this fundamental right based on those previously used exclusion criteria."

This is absolutely true. Everyone SHOULD have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and NO ONE should prohibit them from doing so. It's a shame that, because it is an important election year, so many states at the moment are passing regulations that are victimizing many of its own citizens regarding the right to vote.

I cannot agree with you more Dominique. We MUST exercise our right to vote and have our voices count!