National Disability Rights Network
Project Title
For core support of its voting access and engagement work
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
12 months
Description
Voting is one of the nation’s most fundamental rights. Yet, access to the vote for people with disabilities continues to be a challenge. Founded in 1983, the National Disability Rights Network’s (NDRN), a leader in the disability rights movement, works to protect and engage the disability vote and advocates for federal support on behalf of people with disabilities. In 2016, forty percent of America’s polling places were found to be fully accessible by the Government Accountability Office, highlighting a significant rise from sixteen percent in 2000 with much more to improve. With Corporation support, National Disability Rights Network will provide training and technical assistance to member organizations nationwide to protect access to the vote and expand options for voters (including voting by mail, drop box, or curbside).