[NFBSF] Events on Accessible Voting at LightHouse

[LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired]

Greetings,

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco's full list of October Events is now available at https://mailchi.mp/lighthouse-sf/40919-895622?e=[UNIQID<https://mailchi.mp/lighthouse-sf/40919-895622?e=%5bUNIQID>] but we want to highlight three virtual events on October 2, 5 and 6 related to accessible voting.

Accessible Voting During a Pandemic: Know Your Rights
Friday, October 2 from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Exercising our right to vote independently and privately is still a very hit-and-miss affair. There are so many variables that can go wrong, between us and our vote. Having an accessible way of registering to vote, accessing the material to be able to make an informed choice, getting to the polling place, finding officials who know what to do to accommodate a blind or low vision voter, the list goes on and on. And that's just in a normal election. Throw a pandemic in to the mix and many people will be forced to cast their vote through an absentee or mail-in ballot, yet another layer of complexity to navigate.
To discuss whether we will actually be able to vote accessibly during this extraordinary time, LightHouse is holding an information panel to help you make the most informed choice on the best way to make your vote count.
How does your state compare to others?
Will measures be in place in time for you to cast your ballot independently?
How can you do your bit to ensure your vote is counted?
Our panelists include:
Eve Hill - Renowned Disability Rights attorney for the NFB
Claire Stanley - from American Council of the Blind
Michelle Bishop -  Voter Access & Engagement Manager, from the National Disability Rights Network
Ardis Bazyn - from the California Council of the Blind
This impressive panel will give you detailed information about the provisions available to you and the best ways to inform yourself about what you should expect during the lead-up to, and on, November 3.
RSVP to Andrea Vecchione at AVecchione at lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-731

Ready, Set, Vote! Alameda County Edition
Monday, October 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join officials from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters and find out all the key information about the upcoming 2020 General Election.
This presentation will cover the following information:
How to register to vote
Logistics of voting
Vote by mail
Remote accessible voting
Voting in person and accessibility
This presentation will not cover the offices, measures, or propositions on the ballot.

There will be time for questions after the end of this presentation.
Access more information about Accessible Voting in Alameda County (https://www.acvote.org/accessibility).

RSVP to Serena Olsen at SOlsen at lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316

Ready, Set, Vote! San Francisco Edition
Tuesday, October 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join officials from the San Francisco Registrar of Voters and find out all the key information about the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election.
This presentation will cover:
Key Election Dates
COVID-19 Safety Measures
Accessibility Resources
Information about Ranked choice voting
There will be time for questions after the end of this presentation.
Access more information about Accessible Voting Services in San Francisco at the SF Department of Elections (https://sfelections.sfgov.org/accessible-voting-and-services). All registered voters will have access to the Accessible Vote-by-Mail system by October 5 (http://sfelections.org/access).
If you need support completing your vote by mail ballot in advance, you may request a volunteer by emailing volunteer at lighthouse-sf.org or leaving a message at 415-694-7320.
RSVP to Serena Olsen at SOlsen at lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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