It is important that people with disabilities, and their friends and family, vote in this and every other election. If we don’t vote, we don’t have a voice. Each one of our votes increases the influence we collectively have in local, state and federal decision-making. Voting is the only way to convince our elected officials to provide the community-based services that would allow so many people with disabilities to live independent lives. There are propositions on the state and local ballot that have an impact on basic needs including housing and transportation. If we don’t vote, we don’t have a voice – it is that simple.

The purpose of the GOTV project is to register new voters and increase the turnout rate of people with disabilities because each one of our votes increases the influence we collectively have in local, state and federal decision-making. We encourage people to register to vote all year. Prior to elections we give non-partisan presentations on the issues, send out informational postcards and phone consumers to encourage them to make their voices heard by participating in the election process.