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How Nevadans with disabilities can vote in this year's election

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Monday, October 14, 2024   

Advocates in the Silver State want to ensure all Nevadans can cast their ballot this election, including those with disabilities.

Dora Uchel-Martinez, an activist for the Nevada Disability Peer Action Coalition, said many with disabilities may find it challenging to get to the polls on Election Day, especially those who live in rural parts of the state, so she wants to raise awareness about the state's Effective Absentee System for Elections, an online application for voter registration and electronic ballot delivery and marking.

Uchel-Martinez pointed out it is available to active duty service members, voters who live outside the country, tribal voters and Nevadans with disabilities.

"With this digital and electronic option, people with disability and military families, can stay home or be wherever they are at," Uchel-Martinez explained. "As long as they have internet access or they can access the website and cast their ballot."

Uchel-Martinez called it a game changer for those with disabilities like her, who would face challenges in casting their vote at the ballot box. She added due to the pandemic, Nevada legislators decided to increase eligibility and access to the option.

Uchel-Martinez reminded voters the last day to register to vote by mail is Oct. 22. Nevada does have same-day registration to vote in person on Election Day. She emphasized no matter how you vote, it is important to get educated on all the candidates and issues to make the most informed decision.

"Do your research and go vote," Uchel-Martinez urged. "Your voice is your only tool. Your opinion matters."

Voting by mail before Election Day is the preferred method among those with disabilities, according to a Rutgers University survey.

Uchel-Martinez stressed for those experiencing any sort of challenges on or before Election Day in Nevada, she recommended contacting the Nevada Council on Developmental Disabilities or Silver State Voices.


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