[NFBF-L] Last Florida Statewide Chapter Meeting Recording and Voting Presentation

[Florida Statewide Chapter Secretary]

Sorry, forgot to include the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lkGeBaLdjW1d4v6z7JJ3CeyogLHSYm60/view?usp=sharing

On Fri, May 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM Florida Statewide Chapter Secretary <
statewide at nfbflorida.org> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
>
> During our May meeting for the Florida Statewide Chapter, we were joined
> by Laura-Lee Minutello, Senior Public Policy Analyst with Disability Rights
> Florida, for an informative presentation on accessible voting and voting
> rights for people with disabilities. Laura reviewed important federal
> protections, including the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which requires
> accessible voting equipment at polling locations, and the Voting Rights
> Act, which allows voters with disabilities to receive assistance from a
> person of their choice, with limited exceptions. She also discussed
> Florida's accessible vote-by-mail process, which currently allows voters to
> receive and complete ballots electronically using their own assistive
> technology before printing, signing, and returning them.
>
>
> Laura also provided an overview of recent voting legislation that could
> affect voter registration and identification requirements in the future.
> While these changes are not expected to take effect before January 1, 2027,
> and remain subject to ongoing legal challenges, they may require certain
> new voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering.
> The presentation highlighted both the practical implications of these
> potential changes and the accessibility concerns they may create for
> disabled individuals who face barriers related to transportation, cost, and
> access to required documentation.
>
>
> If you were unable to attend the meeting or would like to review the
> information presented, we encourage you to watch the recording by selecting
> the link below. The presentation contains valuable information for voters
> with disabilities and anyone interested in protecting and expanding
> accessible voting opportunities.
>
> Best,
> Jose
>
>
> --
>
> Jose Bohorquez, Secretary
>
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>
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