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Olivia and Raven are black, blind women, passionate about shedding light on issues regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Get political and personal with them as they share their perspectives on living at the intersection of disabled, black, and women in the US.
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Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
The I-squared crew covers accessible voting, its history, and present-day challenges.
Discussion Summary
00:18: Lakeria introduces the topic.
00:39: Olivia overviews a history of voting accessibility, several pieces of relevant legislation, the 504 sit in of 1977, and significant issues with voting accessibility today.
09:50: Lakeria discusses voter suppression of people with disabilities today, focusing on Covid19 and voting., inaccessibility of Voting by mail, challenges to accessing polling locations, and voting independently
17:08: Raven details her experiences voting with sighted assistance, using the accessible voting machine for the first time, and the difficulties she faced with both approaches.
27:44: The crew discuss their experiences and struggles with accessible voting.
38:47: Go vote!
39:25: outro.
references:
Legal Highlight: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
20in20: A History of Voting Rights for People with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Changing Landscape of Accessible Voting at the Polls
Short History of the 504 Sit in
Voters With Disabilities Face Barriers in 2020 From COVID-19
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