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A Celebration of the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary and Its Impact on Voting Rights
July 26th is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation, and includes protections for equitable access to voting. On July 28th at 12 noon, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition will host a virtual celebration, “A Celebration of the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary and Its Impact on Voting Rights”.
Thursday’s celebration will feature legal experts discussing the protections in the ADA for voting rights, as well as the aftermath of the Teigen case and how to request a disability related accommodation. Our panel of self-advocates will reflect on the significance of the ADA anniversary, and the importance of providing voting rights and accommodations, as required by federal and state law. All are welcome to attend, however, registration is required.
Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition on July 28th to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our speakers will discuss the voting rights protections accommodations in the ADA and other federal laws, as well as the aftermath of the Teigen case and what it means for disabled voters who need ballot return assistance, and how to request an accommodation. A panel of Wisconsin voters who rely on ballot return assistance will discuss the ADA anniversary, and the need to protect and defend voting rights in Wisconsin.
Speakers include:
Keynote speaker: Charlotte Lanvers
- Trial Attorney, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Wisconsin Perspective: Kit Kerschensteiner
- Director of Legal and Advocacy Services, Disability Rights Wisconsin
Voter Panel
• Stacy Ellingen, Oshkosh
• Trudy Le Beau, Sheboygan
• Felicia Clybourne, Milwaukee
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