September 9–13 is now Disability Voting Rights Week in Missouri. This designation presents an opportunity to highlight the realities of voting accessibility. There are an estimated 44.2 million Americans with disabilities. This group includes individuals who reported trouble with hearing, vision, cognition or memory, walking, self-care, or independent living. People with disabilities deserve equal opportunities to bring their informed perspectives to the polls and influence policies that affect their daily lives. Missouri Foundation for Health has developed a policy brief with recommendations supporting the efforts of the disability community across the state to make voting processes more accessible for all Missourians.
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