John,
35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act — and we are still fighting for equal access. In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act changed the game, prohibiting discrimination and opening doors across public life, including the voting booth.
Since then, the Americans with Disabilities Act has helped ensure millions of voters with disabilities have the right to participate in every election.
But 35 years later, the fight isn’t over. Many polling places remain physically inaccessible, voting tech is outdated, and mail-in options are not always easy to navigate. Access to the ballot box isn’t just a logistics issue — it’s a civil rights issue. Every voter deserves an equal voice in our democracy. And that means making sure accessibility isn’t an afterthought, but a priority.
Here’s how you can help:
✅ Make sure your voting plan works for you and that you know your rights at the polls.
✅ Share resources with your friends, family, and network.
✅ Support organizations working year-round to protect accessible voting.
The Americans with Disabilities Act reminds us that when we fight for inclusion, we all win. By making our voices heard, we can take the issues we care about — and the elected officials who will legislate them — straight to the ballot box. Make a plan to vote at WhenWeAllVote.org.
