Source: US State of Pennsylvania
October 16, 2024 – Harrisburg, PA
Shapiro Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians with Disabilities of Available Resources to Help Eligible Voters Make Their Voices Heard
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh today joined representatives from Self Advocates United as 1, the Arc of Pennsylvania, and Disability Rights Pennsylvania to share resources that are available to help eligible Pennsylvanians with disabilities prepare for the November 5 General Election and exercise their right to vote.
“DHS works every day to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities live independently among family, friends, and neighbors so they may fully participate in that community. That includes doing our civic duty by exercising our right to vote,” said Secretary Arkoosh. “The right to vote is core to our democracy, and all Pennsylvanians should know that their right is honored and protected here in our Commonwealth, and resources are available for voters with disabilities to make sure they have what they need to cast their vote in this November’s election.”
Resources and accommodations are available at all steps of the voting process to make voting accessible for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
Speakers in Order:
Val Arkoosh – Secretary, PA Department of HumanServices (DHS)
Sonny O’Callaghan – Self Advocates United as 1
Peri Jude Radecic – CEO, Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Sherri Landis – Executive Director, the Arc of Pennsylvania