The General Assembly is now in its final week. The legislature is scheduled to end its session a week from today, March 1, 2021. Committees must conclude their work early this week in order for any remaining bills to make their way through the rest of the process. Significant bills expanding voting protections for people with disabilities are nearing final days of work.
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Our View of the Legislature: Voting
Here are some of the bills that the General Assembly will work on, to improve the ability for Virginians with disabilities to have full access to the right to vote.
Our View of the Legislature: Voting
dLCV educates policy makers about the potential impact of legislative proposals, and we have been very busy so far.
Our View of the Legislature: Voting
As part of dLCV’s mission, we work to ensure that Virginians with disabilities have full access to the right to vote. Here are some of the bills that will help with that goal:
Our View of the Legislature: Voting
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia will educate and support reforms that strengthen the right and the ability of people with disabilities to be able to exercise their right to vote.
Voter ID Requirements
Virginia no longer requires a photo ID to vote. There are many forms of ID that are accepted. Learn about voter ID requirements in Virginia.
Absentee Voting
Before this year, you could only vote absentee if you had a specific reason you could not vote in person. Now, anyone can vote absentee. Learn about absentee voting.
Accessible Absentee Voting: Electronic Ballot Marking
If you are blind or have low vision or have impaired manual dexterity, you have the option of voting an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool. Read the full guide to learn more.
Virginia Voting Guide: Your Right to Vote!
People with disabilities have voted at a much lower rate than the general population. dLCV can help ensure an inclusive and equal voting experience for everyone. Learn about your voting rights.
Virginia Accessible Voting Information from the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV)
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Accessible Voting for Blind Virginians Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct to the best of our knowledge. However, we believe that aspects of the Virginia accessible voting consent decree are still being finalized. The purpose of this document is to give you important information regarding accessible...