Action Alert: Demand Voting Rights at Court Hearing

Join an Action to Demand Our Voting Rights

We need people to come and pack the courtroom at a hearing on October 20th at 11AM. Arguments will be made before a judge about whether the New York City Board of Elections (NYCBOE) should be forced to take steps to improve the accessibility of poll sites. A strong show of support by the disability community could help convince the judge of the need for changes such as additional training for poll workers so they can identify and fix barriers to accessibility.

This is a ruling in a lawsuit filed by United Spinal Association (USA) and Disabled in Action (DIA), represented by Disability Rights Advocates (DRA). DRA, USA and DIA have used CIDNY poll site surveys and expertise in the lawsuit to prove inaccessibility of polling sites and to develop recommendations for remedies.

This is a public hearing, so it’s important to show the court that this issue matters to people with disabilities. The hearing will take place at the Federal Court, 500 Pearl Street, in courtroom 24B on October 20 at 11AM. Security at the courthouse is strict, so you will need a picture ID to get in. You may want to get to the building a little early in case the line for security is long. For more information on the hearing or to let us know you are joining us, contact Rima McCoy at rmccoy@cidny.org or 646-442-4146.



Rima McCoy
Voting Rights Coordinator
Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY (CIDNY)
841 Broadway, #301
New York, NY 10003
646-442-4146
rmccoy@cidny.org

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