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Early Voting for the November 5th Elections Begins Today! DRLA Advertises Helpful Info and Election Day Hotline For Voters With Disabilities

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Text at the top of the graphic reads "1 in 3 Louisianians has a disability." Underneath the text are icons showing a diverse group of four women using mobility assisting devices. The two women at left are each holding flags that respectively read "Your Vote. Your Right" At left is text that reads "Election Day Voter Hotline - 800-960-7705." Under the icons, the text reads "Make sure you vote on November 5th. Early Voting: October 18th to October 29th. Polls closed Sundays." At bottom center is the logo for Disability Rights Louisiana, featuring a figure in blue offset on each side by a figure in green. Underneath is text that reads "Protect. Advocate. Empower." At bottom right is a QR code linking to:https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/

It’s your vote, and your right…which is why Disability Rights Louisiana is urging you to make sure your voice is heard on Tuesday, November 5th!

Text at top left reads "Election Day is November 5th" Icon at the top center of the graphic shows three people using mobility aids and prosthetics over text that reads "Your Vote. Your Right." Underneath is text that reads "You have a right to use an accessible voting machine. If you are in line to vote, the poll must stay open until you do. Call our Election Day Voter Hotline (800) 960-7705." Underneath the text is the logo for Disability Rights Louisiana featuring a figure in blue offset on each side by a figure in green. Underneath is text that reads "Protect. Advocate. Empower." At bottom left is a QR code that links to:https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/

We are currently advertising our services and Election Day hotline for Voters with Disabilities! Examples of these ads are featured in this post, along with the video featured below:

You can view shorter versions along with other DRLA videos on our YouTube channel: DRLA’s YouTube Channel

We work across the state to eliminate barriers to voting, increase knowledge of voting rights, and educate potential policy makers about the needs of people with disabilities.

Disability Rights Louisiana can help you:

· Check your voter registration

· Explain your voting rights

· Find your polling place

· Download a sample ballot for your area

· Apply for an absentee ballot

· Properly vote by mail

· Resolve problems with accessing a voting booth

· Help you file a complaint, if necessary

Early Voting for the November 5th Election begins today, October 18th, and lasts through Tuesday, October 29th. Polls will be closed on Sunday, October 20th.

Text reads "Make your Voice Heard on November 5! You have the right: to vote by mail, to vote early from October 18th through 29th, and to have an accessible polling place. Visit DisabilityRightsLA.org for links to helpful election information." At bottom left is the logo for Disability Rights Louisiana over the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower." Underneath is text that reads "Election Day Voter Hotline: 800-960-7705." At right is an icon showing a woman using a wheelchair and holding a flag with text that reads "Your Vote. Your Right." At bottom right is a QR code leading to the link:https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/

On Election Day, our phone lines will be fully dedicated to our Voter Hotline from 6am until 8pm. Our regular intake lines will be open again on Wednesday, November 6th at 9am.

Text reads: NOVEMBER 5th election day Voter Hotline Do You have questions about voting with a disability? Call our toll-free number: 1-800-960-7705. To the left of the text is an image of a large, blue icon of a mobile phone. Under that the text reads: For more information on accessible voting, please visit our website: https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/ At bottom right is the Disability Rights Logo, containing two green figures centered by a blue figure over the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

You can also reach us at any time by using our online intake form: https://disabilityrightsla.org/get-help-now/

Nothing is more sacred than making sure you have access to every means of voting in Louisiana…whether registering to vote online…or using a fully accessible polling place…or finding the assistive technology to empower your full participation.

Visit our Voting Page at: https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/ for helpful links to all you need to know to vote this November… because we are your partner in protecting, advocating for and empowering your safe and accessible vote, this year and always.

We encourage you to share this information. If you need a customized accessible copy or have any other questions, please contact us at 800-960-7705 or info@disabilityrightsla.org

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