The Fundamental Principal of a Participatory Democracy

Description

Join the United States Access Board and The Native American Disability Law Center (NADLC) for a collaborative webinar on polling place accessibility. The Native American Disability Law Center is a private nonprofit organization that advocates for the legal rights of Native Americans with disabilities. This webinar will cover NADLC’s report of polling place accessibility in Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribal elections, discuss community-led advocacy to affect changes in accessibility, and discuss strategies and lessons for self-advocates, families, and professionals to utilize in their work. Additional resources on polling place accessibility will be provided.

Real-time captioning and sign language interpretation will be provided.

Registrants will be able to submit questions in advance during the registration process.

Speakers

Hoskie Benally, Community and Government Liaison, Native American Disability Law Center

Austin Moore, Staff Attorney, Native American Disability Law Center

Amy Nieves, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Access Board

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