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Episode 36: Voting Access: What People with Disabilities Need to Know

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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Episode 36 Resources: Voting Access: What People with Disabilities Need to Know

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Episode 36 Transcript (PDF)

Speakers

Carol Francisco and Darren Jernigan, Tennessee Disability Coalition

Description

This is a very exciting year with the Presidential election coming up in November. This episode is the continuation of a three part series on voting access. In this episode, Carol Francisco and Darren Jernigan, both of whom have been on the board of the Tennessee Disability Coalition, will discuss why voting is so important for people with disabilities. In addition,  Carol and Darren will discuss their personal voting experiences and their experience on the Tennessee’s Help America Vote (HAVA) Committee.

Featured Organization

Tennessee Disability Coalition
Tennessee Disability Coalition provides information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and disability access tailored to the needs of business, government, and individuals at local, state, and regional levels. Tennessee Disability Coalition is located in Nashville, Tennessee and serves as the Tennessee state affiliate of the Southeast ADA Center, a member of the ADA National Network. For answers to your ADA questions, contact the ADA National Network at 1-800-949-4232 (voice/tty).