Voting is Our Right!

Our goal is to raise the percentage of people with disabilities voting in the Primary Election (August 6) and General Election (November 5) in 2024. We want election boards and candidates to make accessibility the norm in their campaigns and services. What would make it easier for you to vote? Curbside voting? Drive through voting (as some did during the COVID-19 health emergency)? Come talk about it.

Join us on June 1, 2024, to hear from individuals with a wide variety of disabilities describe their voting experiences. The directors of the City and County boards of election have also agreed to be present from
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Register for the June 1st Online Voting Forum

Your Voting Rights and Responsibilities

“THE STAKES ARE TOO HIGH FOR GOVERNMENT TO BE A SPECTATOR SPORT.”
–BARBARA JORDAN

As a person with a disability, you have the right to:

  • A private ballot

  • A provisional ballot

  • Accessible voting

    • Curbside voting

    • Vote at home & permanent absentee voting

    • Accessible voting machines

    • Assistance from the person of your choice (someone with you or a poll worker)

  • Cast a ballot if you are in line when the polls close

  • Written voting instructions

  • Verify your touch screen printout

  • File a grievance with the Secretary of State if your rights have been violated

Why is voting so important?

  • The disability community is the largest minority group in the United States

  • The disability community regularly votes at a much lower rate than other populations

  • Your vote COUNTS! Check out this list of just a few elections decided by just one, or a handful of ballots!

Missouri Identification Requirements:

  • Government identification (driver’s license, non-driver’s identification, military identification, etc)

  • Non-government photo identification (college identification)

  • Utility bill or bank statement

If you do not have an ID but you are registered, you may ask for a provisional ballot.  If you return with a government-issued photo ID or if the signature matches the one on your registration card, your ballot will be counted.

Visit the Missouri Secretary of State’s website to find out if you are registered to vote, register, or to find the location of your polling place.

For more information contact:

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