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6/10/13 - 02:05 PM by Pamela Fisher

Voters with Disabilities Continue to Face Barriers

Access to the polls for voters with disabilities has improved, but barriers remain. AC staff continues to advocate for fully accessible experiences for all voters. Read more about AC's voting work, and let us know if there are voting issues you'd like us to work on or groups to whom we should speak about voting rights.

4/18/13 - 10:55 AM by Pamela Fisher

Don't Forget To Vote! Upcoming Election on May 4, 2013

Voters in some parishes will head to the polls on May 7, 2013 to decide on run-offs for municipal races and local or parish propositions. Read more to check your voting eligibility and view your ballot, as well as alert AC to any disability-related voting issues you encounter.

3/19/13 - 10:10 AM by Pamela Fisher

Don't Forget To Vote! Upcoming Election on April 6, 2013

Voters in some parishes will head to the polls on April 6, 2013 to decide on a number of propositions and municipal races. Read more to check your voting eligibility and view your ballot, as well as alert AC to any disability-related voting issues you encounter.

11/19/12 - 01:09 PM by Pamela Fisher

AC Helps to Ensure the Right to Vote for People with Disabilities and Seniors on Election Day 2012

On Election Day 2012, AC heard from people with disabilities and seniors who encountered problems when trying to cast their votes. If you experienced a problem voting on Election Day, or during early voting, please contact the Advocacy Center at 1-800-960-7705.

11/5/12 - 01:22 AM by Pamela Fisher

Advocacy Center Offers Election Day Hotline for People with Disabilities

Contact AC staff at 1-800-906-7705 with questions or complaints regarding disability-related voting issues. Hotline will be open on November 6, 2012 from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and during normal AC business hours Wednesday through Friday, November 7-9, 2012.

10/9/12 - 09:27 AM by Pamela Fisher

Essential Voting Information for People with Disabilities and Seniors

The U.S. Presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Click for important voting information for people with disabilities and seniors. GEAUX VOTE!

9/20/12 - 08:00 AM by Pamela Fisher

League of Women Voters to Hold Voter Registration Events at New Orleans Public Libraries

The New Orleans League of Women Voters will hold voter registration events at Public Libraries across the city on Saturday, September 22 and Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Click for more information and locations of participating branches.

9/19/12 - 02:18 PM by Pamela Fisher

Advocacy Center’s Executive Director Wants to Talk with YOU!

Do you have questions about the work of the Advocacy Center, our priorities for 2013, or thoughts to share? Lois Simpson, AC's Executive Director, will be answering your questions and listening to your ideas on Monday, September 24, 2012 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

9/12/12 - 01:37 PM by Pamela Fisher

Register to Vote by October 9, 2012 to Participate in Important Upcoming Election

In order to vote in the November 6, 2012 United States Presidential election, you must be registered by October 9th. Click for information on how to register online, by mail, or in person.

9/12/12 - 10:15 AM by Pamela Fisher

AC Reschedules Voting Workshops in Shreveport, Monroe, NOLA

Advocacy Center workshops in Shreveport, Monroe, and New Orleans rescheduled to give voters with disabilities and seniors the opportunity to learn about their voting rights and explore the accessibility features of voting machines.

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