Because Semien did not want to let anyone in his home for fear of contracting COVID-19, he was unable to cast a ballot.The plaintiffs argue that Texas already has a way to make voting for people with disabilities more accessible.
According to the lawsuit, an attorney for Hughs responded that “she did not believe federal law required her to ensure blind voters” and other voters with disabilities could access mail ballots.The plaintiffs noted that Texas has received $26 million this year from the Help America Vote Act and another $24 million from the federal CARES Act to aid with elections logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2005 Legislative Report of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities . CTD couldn't disagree more.Going the distance while keeping our distance: thank you for helping CTD raise over $8,000 for disability rights!Resources, statements, and articles regarding coronavirus and people with disabilitiesDid you know that you can get financial assistance to pay for your prescriptions? After a meeting on June 17 where defendants asked Hughs to make the system more accessible for voters with disabilities, the lawsuit alleges Hughs said “she would not permit counties to make their mail-in ballots accessible.
CTD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal Tax ID #74-2071160. CTD envisions a future where all Texans with all disabilities may work, live, learn, play, and participate fully in the community of their choice.We focus on governmental advocacy, public awareness activities, and professional disability consulting to make Texas a leader in disability-related public policy and culture.Our staff and members work with legislators, state agencies, and partner organizations to create CTD is a recognized leader on a number of policy areas, among them, accessibility, civil rights, and Medicaid. Amplify Austin and Amplify Austin Day are programs of I Live Here I Give Here 1310 South First Street #210 Austin, TX 78704. We focus on the areas of governmental advocacy, public awareness activities, and professional disability consulting to fulfill our mission. The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD) is hosting the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival and Short Film Competition. 2009 Legislative Report for the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities . He also suffers from hypertension, which puts him at high risk for COVID-19 complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Coalition of Texans with Disabilities is a company based out of 316 West 12th street, Austin, Texas, United States. The Center for Public Representation's post below has details & how to contact your Senators now to tell them disability priorities matter! Amplify Austin. Coalition of Texans with Disabilities — Personal Assistance Services Task Force.
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) They are represented by Brown Goldstein & Levy and Disability Rights Texas.“There is plenty of time to allow Texas to make mail-in ballots accessible in time for the upcoming elections on Nov. 3,” Lia Davis, senior attorney at Disability Rights Texas, said in a statement. Project Period September 1, 2017 — August 31, 2019. 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. "The groups also sent Hughs a letter in July telling her that the state should not prohibit counties from making their ballots more accessible. An overview of the bills that were introduced and whether or not they passed. CTD works to ensure that persons with disabilities may work, live, learn, play and participate fully in the community of their choice. The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD) is the oldest and largest cross-disability advocacy organization in Texas, working toward barrier-free employment, education, recreation, the arts, housing, advocacy, and voting.
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