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Voters with disabilities in West Virginia will now have an easier time voting absentee and exercising their fundamental right to vote. Alongside Sheppard Mullin and Disability Rights of West Virginia, the Committee advocated for the passage of SB 94, which allows voters with physical disabilities to vote by electronic absentee ballot. Prior, voters with disabilities faced multiple barriers to voting privately and independently, forcing them to reveal their ballot choices to a third party or being excluded from voting all together because of inaccessible polling places and ballots.
After more than a year of litigation, bathrooms at Walter Reed remain inaccessible to wheelchair using veterans despite promises of renovation.
The Committee is privileged to support the Barry Farm Tenants & Allies Association and Empower DC in the effort toward this landmark achievement.

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Dear Friend,

In this pivotal election year, we are reminded of the many barriers our clients face including access to their right to vote. Our hope is that the victory in West Virginia will set a precedent for other states to ensure accessible voting for all people.

With 2020 in motion, we have exciting news coming down the pipeline. We are continuing to make important progress for our brave clients that we look forward to sharing with you soon.

Thank you for your continued support,


Jonathan Smith
Executive Director 
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