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VOTE Tuesday,
November 6, 2012
People
with Mental Disabilities
have
the right
to vote!
Everyone needs to vote this
year, on November 6; including voters with mental disabilities. Voters with
mental disabilities should know their rights. Knowing one’s rights will help
make sure her/his can vote. Information below tells lawyers and poll workers
where to find the laws that protect the voting rights of individuals with mental
disabilities.
You do have the
right to vote!
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If you are a
person with a mental disability and understand what it means to vote, Federal
law guarantees your right to vote.
The law that gives you
that right:
The Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12132;
Doe v. Rowe, 156 F.Supp.2d 35 (D.Me.2001).
You have the
right to get help from a person YOU choose
§
If you can’t read
or need help voting because of your disability, you can have someone help you
vote.
§
You can bring a
friend, family member or someone else you trust.
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You can also ask
the poll worker to help you if you didn’t bring anyone with you.
The law that gives you
that right:
The Voting Rights Act, 42
U.S.C. §§1973aa-6;
The Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12132
The law says
EVERYONE gets to cast a ballot, so don’t leave without voting!
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Even if someone
says you cannot vote, the law says the poll worker must allow you to vote a
Provisional Ballot.
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Later, an
election worker will determine whether you are qualified to vote. If you are,
your vote will be counted.
The law that gives you
that right:
The Help America Vote Act, 42 U.S.C. § 15482
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