Rights

VOTING RIGHTS

All U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age and older have a right and a privilege to vote. Anyone who expresses a desire to vote should be supported to register to vote, identify a plan for how and when they will vote, and receive support as needed with making arrangements as needed for Election Day  

More information is also available from New York State and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD): 

• OPWDD Know Your Rights Website 
• Register to Vote in New York State 
• New York Registration Deadline and Voting Date 
• Creating a Plan to Vote – Self-Advocacy Association of New York State 

Why Vote? What Self-Advocates Can Do 

Watch a special presentation from self-advocates Joseph Damiano and BJ Stasio on behalf of the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS) and Disability Rights New York (DRNY). This live webinar was originally presented to Person Centered Services team members.