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When “No Discrimination” Comes With an Asterisk
CW: Transphobia & Ableism I know what it is like to realize that the world has noticed your disability before it has noticed you. Josh Turek talked about the bullying he faced growing up in a wheelchair. He said something that should be simple: “No Iowan should face discrimination.” That is why I paused. Disabled…
For Disabled Voters, Access Starts Long Before the Ballot Box
Yesterday was Election Day in the United States. Across the country, disabled people cast their ballots, taking part in a process that is supposed to belong equally to everyone. However, for many disabled voters, accessing the ballot box remains complicated. In Central New York, disabled people continue to encounter barriers to voting. In 2026, the…
A Ballot Is Only Powerful If It’s Accessible
Today is Election Day in the United States. For millions of Americans, voting means entering a polling place, filling out a ballot, and leaving. For disabled voters, the ability to cast a ballot is not always that simple. Last week, I voted in the 2026 election using Massachusetts’s accessible electronic ballot system. I was able…
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