Disability RIghts NC Accessible Voting Project Appalachian State

10/03/2020

Eligible Voters With Disabilities Increase By Nearly 20%

As the election draws near, new research finds that the number of voters with disabilities across the nation has grown exponentially and could make the difference in how races are decided.

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As the election draws near, new research finds that the number of voters with disabilities across the nation has grown exponentially and could make the difference in how races are decided.

09/25/2020

The North Carolina Black Alliance has partnered with Equality North Carolina and Disability Rights North Carolina to launch a Voter Safety Protection Campaign and provide Personal protective equipment for marginalized communities as they head to the polls. For more information, email [email protected].

To get your free kit visit https://ncblackalliance.org/ppe-kit-request/

Whether you vote early o on Election Day, NCBA wants to protect voters by providing FREE single-use PPE kits. Request a FREE PPE kit.

09/25/2020

Important Voter Information For North Carolina

Free Covid19 Voter Safety Kits:
https://ncblackalliance.org/ppe-kit-request/

Make sure your registration is up to date:
https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Register to Vote:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx

For more information on accessible voting in North Carolina call 888-938-6832 or visit www.acessthevotenc.org

Election day is Nov. 3

Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 9
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 9
In person: Oct. 9

Absentee ballot deadlines
Request: Oct. 27
Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 3
Return in person: Nov. 3 by 5:00 p.m.

Early voting
Oct. 15 - Oct. 31, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live

Additional information
After the regular voter registration deadline of Friday, October 9, 2020, you can register and vote in person at one-stop sites during the early voting period, which runs from Thursday, October 15, 2020 to Saturday, October 31, 2020. This process is known as same-day registration. Same-day registrants must attest to their eligibility and provide proof of residence. Within two business days, the county board of elections will review the registration and the registrant's address. Your vote will be counted unless the county board of elections determines that you are not qualified to vote

Disability Rights North Carolina

09/23/2020

Important Information For North Carolina Voters:

Election day is Nov. 3

Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 9
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 9
In person: Oct. 9

Absentee ballot deadlines
Request: Oct. 27
Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 3
Return in person: Nov. 3 by 5:00 p.m.

Early voting
Oct. 15 - Oct. 31, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live

Additional information
After the regular voter registration deadline of Friday, October 9, 2020, you can register and vote in person at one-stop sites during the early voting period, which runs from Thursday, October 15, 2020 to Saturday, October 31, 2020. This process is known as same-day registration. Same-day registrants must attest to their eligibility and provide proof of residence. Within two business days, the county board of elections will review the registration and the registrant's address. Your vote will be counted unless the county board of elections determines that you are not qualified to vote

09/22/2020

I'm out on campus spreading word about national voter registration day. If you have a valid NC driver's license or a DMV issued ID card you can register online at https://payments.ncdot.gov.

09/17/2020

This website will help you find out if you're registered to vote. It's important for college students to make sure you're registered in the county where you attend school.

Enter a first name and last name, then click Search to view Sample Ballots, Election Day Polling Place, Voter Details, Jurisdictions, Voter History, and Absentee Request information.

09/14/2020

In partnership with the North Carolina Black Alliance and Equality NC, DRNC wants to protect voters at all cost. Whether you Early Vote or vote on Election Day, we are providing FREE single-use PPE kits to eligible voters. DRNC is proud to partner in this important work to break down barriers to voting and harness the strength of marginalized communities across North Carolina. Visit https://www.accessthevotenc.org/ for more information and to order your kit.

In partnership with the North Carolina Black Alliance and Equality NC, DRNC wants to protect voters at all cost. Whether you Early Vote or vote on Election Day, we are providing FREE single-use PPE kits to eligible voters. DRNC is proud to partner in this important work to break down barriers to voting and harness the strength of marginalized communities across North Carolina. Visit https://www.accessthevotenc.org/ for more information and to order your kit.

09/14/2020

DisAbility Partners - Asheville Office DisAbility Partners - Sylva Office The Adaptables, Inc. Alliance of Disability Advocates "Parent to Parent" Family Support Network - High Country disAbility Resource Center Disability Advocates & Resource Center (DARC) Disability Rights & Resources North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities Promise Resource Network, Inc. Social Work p.r.n. NAMI North Carolina Nami NC Autism Society of North Carolina Extraordinary Ventures Teacch Autism Program University of North Carolina The Arc of North Carolina

09/13/2020

In partnership with the North Carolina Black Alliance and Equality NC, DRNC wants to protect voters at all cost. Whether you Early Vote or vote on Election Day, we are providing FREE single-use PPE kits to eligible voters. DRNC is proud to partner in this important work to break down barriers to voting and harness the strength of marginalized communities across North Carolina. Visit https://www.accessthevotenc.org/ for more information and to order your kit.