uodsp: FW: 10 Things to Know about the ADA and Beyond

Tue Jul 19 07:07:41 PDT 2016

From: Tanisha Clarke [mailto:tclarke at aucd.org]
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Subject: 10 Things to Know about the ADA and Beyond

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10 Things to Know about the ADA and Beyond

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July 26, 2016 marks the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information on how this groundbreaking law changed the lives<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyMzMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2FtZXJpY2FuaGlzdG9yeS5zaS5lZHUvYmxvZy84LXdheXMtd2hpY2gtYW1lcmljYW5zLWRpc2FiaWxpdGllcy1hY3QtY2hhbmdlZC1ldmVyeW9uZXMtbGl2ZXMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.l6pQTvY5t2nNJPE4irB1ATl1u8ngH8EOJfFw_k3Potk> of Americans with disabilities, and how Disability.gov is celebrating ADA26, visit Disability.Blog<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODM4OTExNjEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly91c29kZXAuYmxvZ3MuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tLzIwMTYvMDYvMjkvdGhlLWFkYS1pbi0yMDE2LyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.yjyvHMtMxXJ-k9_kx6h2qcZJdIU0yTg27zLvGQbe7BQ>. And be sure to check out Disability.gov's "26 Days of the ADA: A to Z" on Twitter<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiMjg0NjQ3MzgiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9EaXNhYmlsaXR5Z292IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.agc1f5rerOr5y8iXsBOyMnWsO8EoI2XkDYnDgJohybU>.

  1.  Talkin' 'bout the ADA Generation. Young people with disabilities are often called the "ADA Generation<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwNyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyMzciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2llbC5vcmcvYWRhLWdlbmVyYXRpb24iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.LTELltynQQ7q9jtBJrMWQuKB4plmJTa-fVccb9ZlvuI>" because they were born or grew up after the ADA became a law. Laws such as the ADA exist thanks to the leadership of dedicated disability rights<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwOCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNDEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9ldmVyeWJvZHkuc2kuZWR1L2NpdGl6ZW5zL2NpdmlsLXJpZ2h0cy1kaXNhYmlsaXR5LXJpZ2h0cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.JIJPvA9qlGbH5wOlz73BkVJD9KyI9YI5dOCmSzAi9Sw> advocates, including Justin Dart, Jr., Ed Roberts and Judith Heumann. These individuals are positive role models that youth with disabilities should know about as they become the next generation of disability leaders. Justin Dart, Jr.<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEwOSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNDUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2Nkcm55cy5vcmcvYmxvZy9hZHZvY2FjeS9hLXNob3J0LWhpc3Rvcnktb2YtanVzdGluLWRhcnQtanItZmF0aGVyLW9mLXRoZS1hZGEvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.hkLdQjUXHmdP3fBDv6wiSonL4jX4i-H_RwSL5CUDvf8>, called the "father of the ADA," traveled around the U.S. gathering stories from people with disabilities about the discrimination they faced. These accounts directly impacted the creation of the ADA. Ed Roberts<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExMCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNDkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYWxpZm9ybmlhbXVzZXVtLm9yZy9pbmR1Y3RlZS9lZC1yb2JlcnRzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.bSr94ZF3ldxrCwdHB-x9b3MExrFLDF-eqiStdl8unNw> helped create the Independent Living Movement<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExMSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3ZtMTM2LmxpYi5iZXJrZWxleS5lZHUvQkFOQy9jb2xsZWN0aW9ucy9kcmlsbS9pbnRyb2R1Y3Rpb24uaHRtbCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.sZLnXRPd8dkla2V_hxV4rmQIvQ2scgQYnRkthAzuOfM>, formed the first Center for Independent Living<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExMiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5uY2lsLm9yZy9hYm91dC9hYm91dGlsLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.UAXW3WnjyUAaI_uOVMN-w6d-mOqCgd69EpAOMUreM3c> and co-founded the World Institute on Disability<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExMyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNjEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93aWQub3JnL2Fib3V0L2ZvdW5kZXJzLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.PUA9K0ERhxkFU9le8CWlJDMMUZq0Y21FAIMmd8ne1bU> with Judith Heumann<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExNCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNjUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5yb290ZWRpbnJpZ2h0cy5vcmcvc3BvdGxpZ2h0LW9uLWRpc2FiaWxpdHktcmlnaHRzLWFkdm9jYXRlLWp1ZHktaGV1bWFubi8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.zSeI2rmPHvgq69zY-fQYS5Qn7VmtG9YSHbbj1n2lCMU>. Heumann assisted with the passing of the ADA, served as the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNjkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbHVzYS5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZXMvMDIyMzAyMWp1ZGl0aF9oZXVtYW5uLmh0bSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.m_D1uGKPpeowyltgv7ZCmGecjUrB-uDgX2AvrMoNZtw> and is now the State Department's Special Advisor for International Disability Rights<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExNiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNzMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5zdGF0ZS5nb3Yvci9wYS9laS9iaW9nLzE0NDQ1OC5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.FVmb7hL8eVolindLWs_FU0guxKIsj7V1WlOPvlak1bg>. Young people with disabilities who wish to follow in the footsteps of these leaders can start by reading these self-advocacy guides<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExNyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyNzciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXpkaXNhYmlsaXR5bGF3Lm9yZy9ndWlkZXMvI2FkYSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.sP8PqMzkcI3PgNH_ilTl7h-WlLX0gKgQ6mLnmAlwHms>.
  2.  The ADA & Service Animals. Many people with disabilities use service animals<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExOCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyODEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9zZXJ2aWNlX2FuaW1hbHNfMjAxMC5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.Y5ZMCIO7YI3nlJeOaHjpmxwsfKQKqbumOCoTsFEE-WI> to help them with daily activities so they can live as independently as possible. The definition of a service animal<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExOSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyODUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9yZWdzMjAxMC9zZXJ2aWNlX2FuaW1hbF9xYS5odG1sIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.b2gKhygcOA8lzqd_R38OPRGf7Vc_HuyPLsjYLW5mydY> is a dog that has been trained to assist a person with a disability in completing tasks that are directly related to their disability. This ADA National Network guide<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyMCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiMzI3MTY5MTQiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9hZGF0YS5vcmcvcHVibGljYXRpb24vc2VydmljZS1hbmltYWxzLWJvb2tsZXQiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.fjQBAE2xYKawJtYEnQ8jhQa3imyji7et1NSOmruHRa8> explains that emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals aren't considered service animals and aren't protected under the ADA. Service animals can be used in the workplace as a reasonable accommodation<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyMSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyODkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2Fza2phbi5vcmcvbWVkaWEvc2VydmFuaW0uaHRtbCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ._ivn0RCCwNbjxsYsD7sD070WNtVrRFOkFbvKYKm_vMk> under the ADA. Businesses and organizations that serve the public<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyMiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyOTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9zdmNhbmltYi5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.LTUhhZ17B5zC41765u5zQOYB1m6CIvG_HrzeRUqrIl4>, such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores, can't refuse to serve a customer with a service animal, and neither can taxi drivers<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyMyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyOTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9hZGF0YS5vcmcvZmFxL2ktb3BlcmF0ZS1wcml2YXRlLXRheGljYWItYW5kLWktZG9udC13YW50LWFuaW1hbHMtbXktdGF4aS10aGV5LXNtZWxsLXNoZWQtaGFpci1hbmQtc29tZXRpbWVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.7IfjqDMO10ad8lLkc1QeBrKmtaUx30XN7wcUBreqngE>. Under the Air Carrier Access Act<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyNCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiNTAzMTg3NTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudHJhbnNwb3J0YXRpb24uZ292L2FpcmNvbnN1bWVyL3Bhc3NlbmdlcnMtZGlzYWJpbGl0aWVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.tvQdz40t3x3wOaSLU-GZYAh8RYrkyYmYHTCasEBn8tQ>, people with disabilities are legally permitted to travel with service animals. The Transportation Security Administration has information about security screenings procedures<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiNTcxMjU0NTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudHNhLmdvdi90cmF2ZWwvc3BlY2lhbC1wcm9jZWR1cmVzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.Dw2raAeFVyEBGPSMNGCG-fhEQe0QgbZEC3HyD59R8zM> for people with disabilities, including those using a service dog. It's important that both travelers and transportation operators understand the rights<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyNiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMDEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5uYWR0Yy5vcmcvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzL05BRFRDLUZhY3RzLWFib3V0LVNlcnZpY2UtQW5pbWFscy1Qb3N0ZXIucGRmIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.RDcpjuH-sfPNKK3GhV0xVE6STEkkPFoVwheo5CKnryQ> of people traveling with a service animal.
  3.  Getting from Point A to Point D (& Back to Point A). Title II of the ADA<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyNyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMDUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi90MmhsdDk1Lmh0bSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.rKB9KVEZcOZVPbUHXRJF0fYaYdhMfLagkyeyxCcnwWY> protects people with disabilities against discrimination on all modes of public transportation services operated by state and local governments. In addition, the ADA applies to rail transit systems<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyOCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMDkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZnJhLmRvdC5nb3YvUGFnZS9QMDE3NSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.pKhx2MrUkU3GhD9RW7i7SY2smRn3pht90u0MwcSyYoA>. The ADA doesn't apply to air travel, which is instead covered under the Air Carrier Access Act<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEyOSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2FpcmNvbnN1bWVyLm9zdC5kb3QuZ292L3B1YmxpY2F0aW9ucy9kaXNhYmxlZC5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.g23l5L7gEGDcARphnUZOlLwSaAN0APePj5Fd0NgInCE>. Under the ADA, the U.S. Department of Transportation provides paratransit services<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzMCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5uYWR0Yy5vcmcvYWJvdXQvdHJhbnNwb3J0YXRpb24tYWdpbmctZGlzYWJpbGl0eS9hZGEtYW5kLXBhcmF0cmFuc2l0LyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.hIUkthdOPDD40xcspBEpv6yfieOCu2wqRc_Nw6Bm3tU>, which are door-to-door transportation services that eligible customers can use to travel within a specific area if they're unable to use traditional "fixed-route" public transportation. The Amputee Coalition has a fact sheet about paratransit<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzMSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMjEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbXB1dGVlLWNvYWxpdGlvbi5vcmcvZmFjdF9zaGVldHMvcGFyYXRyYW5zaXQuaHRtbCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.Splg0zJcLfhb6QoAas_sZFdIV40uW9Y1vu-x5zyRQNk> that includes information on eligibility requirements. Read the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center's tips for using ADA paratransit services<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzMiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMjUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5uYWR0Yy5vcmcvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzL05BRFRDLVBhcmF0cmFuc2l0LUN1c3RvbWVyLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNwb25zaWJpbGl0aWVzLUJvb2ttYXJrLnBkZiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.OKiz5nOYe5Qqcu7riU8LNgh_1_X4BjtsEdjZrU772GE> or the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund's guide, "ADA Paratransit Eligibility: How to Make Your Case<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzMyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMjkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2RyZWRmLm9yZy90cmFuc3BvcnRhdGlvbi9wYXJhdHJhbnNpdF9lbGlnaWJpbGl0eS5odG1sIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.UFXppJY3ovlCEn_qw2xlq7irz5vTYTldYYyWUBmXsB0>" to learn more. If you believe you've been discriminated against because of your disability while using public transportation services, you can file a complaint<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzNCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMzMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudHJhbnNpdC5kb3QuZ292L3JlZ3VsYXRpb25zLWFuZC1ndWlkYW5jZS9jaXZpbC1yaWdodHMtYWRhL2ZpbGUtY29tcGxhaW50LWZ0YSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.gxg4w0i5dUJ2wKAh-U3dVgUZWrSrEoWasfTnks7XhGI> with the Federal Transit Administration.
  4.  What the ADA Means for Small Businesses. Small business owners may need help understanding how the ADA applies to them. The two areas of the law that primary affect small businesses are Title I<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzNSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzMzciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9hZGFfdGl0bGVfSS5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.LU6hRRpxmT1y_gyp-cvwbKmgkYfTuv1oFQAfHx_xSyA>, which includes protections for employees and jobseekers with disabilities, and Title III<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzNiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNDEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9yZWdzMjAxMC90aXRsZUlJSV8yMDEwL3RpdGxlSUlJXzIwMTBfcmVndWxhdGlvbnMuaHRtIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.rkDsX_NJLAhgXzzLKsC-ZuL2mG4EJRU0JV-muBzdu8Y>, which prohibits discrimination against customers with disabilities by private businesses of any size, commercial facilities and other "public accommodations<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzNyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNDUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWVvYy5nb3YvZmFjdHMvYWRhcWEyLmh0bWwiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.Szh0bWcfwLu8ajKnZl5AKKe-X_ayns0NBaUswGEpNaI>." This can include movie theaters, hotels, grocery stores and sports arenas. The ADA requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide "reasonable accommodations<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzOCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNDkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5lZW9jLmdvdi9mYWN0cy9hY2NvbW1vZGF0aW9uLmh0bWwiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.BM8GIWGIFHwzdzomOOtYNz4w3pjbV9rAZ5KNs0ASw0E>" for employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjEzOSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5lZW9jLmdvdi9wb2xpY3kvZG9jcy9hY2NvbW1vZGF0aW9uLmh0bWwiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.FJ7UASo1A99_nDEBiQhjo0Zv4yBLqIL4zut4RAm1YSI>. The Job Accommodation Network<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0MCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiMzAxNjg1NDIiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2Fza2phbi5vcmcvRXJndWlkZS9pbmRleC5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.32EeymuxxUznT0x7SPfArFv7UchcwG-4qUwyeRBvuiI> has more information on reasonable accommodations, including average costs<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0MSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiNDQxNjQxNjEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2Fza2phbi5vcmcvbWVkaWEvbG93Y29zdGhpZ2hpbXBhY3QuaHRtbCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.jHsWqJ3qoJqICPYk298fGCywXhXBH_7VKfr2X3fFHMg>. Business owners can take an online course<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0MiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy53aWF3ZWJjb3Vyc2Uub3JnLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.aJwlrZh_qHYs5lOfq_alRxf8ioR6xWXXkiSizUsWJH4> about how to be welcoming to customers with disabilities. Learn about ADA regulations related to service animals in places of business<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjExOSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkyODUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9yZWdzMjAxMC9zZXJ2aWNlX2FuaW1hbF9xYS5odG1sIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.b2gKhygcOA8lzqd_R38OPRGf7Vc_HuyPLsjYLW5mydY>. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0NCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNjEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWVvYy5nb3YvZWVvYy9wdWJsaWNhdGlvbnMvYWRhaGFuZGJvb2suY2ZtIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.QgYPYFqN-d1ZBIwvmMfVR7lG6mfyTofoZTvjPDi2m4Y> and the U.S. Department of Justice<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0NSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNjUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9yZWdzMjAxMC9zbWFsbGJ1c2luZXNzL3NtYWxsYnVzcHJpbWVyMjAxMC5odG0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.M9mGTqKIFad9dA3ynNshAxvaQRZTaUVZX7TTzeY27WQ> (DOJ) offer detailed information about how the ADA applies to small businesses. For more information, read "Small Business and the ADA: Getting it Right<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0NiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNjkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2FkYXNvdXRoZWFzdC5vcmcvcHVibGljYXRpb25zL2FkYS9zbWFsbF9idXNpbmVzc19BREFfZ2V0dGluZ19pdF9yaWdodC5wZGYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.waWA-0H8SgT-6CaidLdIXB-eIyA9FHlzVOtlgOdM-PQ>."
  5.  Protecting Your Right to Vote. All Americans with disabilities should be able to vote independently and accessibly. The ADA<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0NyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNzMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9hZGFfdGl0bGVfSUkuaHRtIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.Pzstd6WPPHSyWW5oAM9litx_0FyEPMnZ4KRVWVNy1X4> is one of several laws<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0OCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzNzciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9hZGFfdm90aW5nL2FkYV92b3RpbmdfdGEuaHRtIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.skITSvMigQFdL7Kqj2Sr9e6wzOEkopvjm6ODYeQPfy8> protecting those rights. These laws help ensure polling place accessibility and the availability of alternative voting methods and voting aids for voters with disabilities. The recently updated "ADA Checklist for Polling Places<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE0OSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODQyMjYzNTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi92b3RpbmdjaGVja2xpc3QuaHRtIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.Wpon5kkSbWRN1Qay8MTbBC4aMJeW4Sa6ANEXtmLSykA>" has information about making polling places accessible<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1MCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzODEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWRhLmdvdi9hZGFfdm90aW5nL3ZvdGluZ19zb2x1dGlvbnNfdGEvcG9sbGluZ19wbGFjZV9zb2x1dGlvbnMuaHRtIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.Eb-RlhYrEhAeqM5yYVVhgVZVD0dzMHBiYdgCh5RA_pw>. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission offers resources for voters with disabilities<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1MSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzODUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYWMuZ292L3ZvdGVyX3Jlc291cmNlcy9yZXNvdXJjZXNfZm9yX3ZvdGVyc193aXRoX2Rpc2FiaWxpdGllcy5hc3B4IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.yjbg2rPsZmgQeHZbgeYseaJDnEyTwZ9Z1AdnhHF8eqQ>, including helpful tips<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1MiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzODkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYWMuZ292L2Fzc2V0cy8xL0RvY3VtZW50cy81MDglNWIxJTVkXzE0RGlzYWJpbGl0aWVzLnBkZiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.S3UZc_Ad34v90IrugbBkAihxeFw6NuXdKsn2TufcQkk> and a video<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1MyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzOTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYWMuZ292L21ha2luZ19wb2xsaW5nX3BsYWNlc19hY2Nlc3NpYmxlLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.rS8V6OwBa4Lue4j_xK9AUZyRufJR2oo7Ht7VY4kg5gA> about polling place accessibility. Learn about the American Association of People with Disabilities' REV UP<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1NCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDkzOTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5hYXBkLmNvbS9vdXItZm9jdXMvdm90aW5nLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.THv_PXAqz5yd_eoLaffgr-X5nx0mcez8o2fXCrbber4> voting initiative. The Arc's voting toolkit<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1NSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDk0MDEiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVhcmMub3JnL3doYXQtd2UtZG8vcmVzb3VyY2VzL3Rvb2xraXRzL3ZvdGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMTYwNzE4LjYxNjc5MTgxIn0.vVGY2tVESm1kOS9F8zegn4QjPKK4WrIO2m-z5tC8Z_E> includes voting resources<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1NiIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDk0MDUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGVhcmMub3JnL2ZpbGUvVGhlLUFyY3MtS25vdy0xLnBkZiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.E4yGtE5YAt9Y795bK90cotKt1K9E3ko1hGmdFlErL_A> and a blog post<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1NyIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDk0MDkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL2Jsb2cudGhlYXJjLm9yZy8yMDE2LzAzLzIxL3ZvdGUvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.8rdLJj1j8Wcellr-dNWgJQRqW25JM0-kxpGLsg0DoO4> about how guardianship impacts voting rights. For more information, visit DOJ's voting section<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1OCIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDk0MTMiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuanVzdGljZS5nb3YvY3J0L3ZvdGluZy1zZWN0aW9uIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDE2MDcxOC42MTY3OTE4MSJ9.Bs_ncRCVE5SFyipoRrFA02uB0rEmtO78c2IN1thT_qQ> or contact your state's voting commission or board of elections<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InRjbGFya2UtZG9ibmV5QGF1Y2Qub3JnIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5fbGlua19pZCI6IjE1OSIsInN1YnNjcmliZXJfaWQiOiIxNTIxMTk2NzUiLCJsaW5rX2lkIjoiODkxMDk0MTciLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5lYWMuZ292L3ZvdGVyX3Jlc291cmNlcy9jb250YWN0X3lvdXJfc3RhdGUuYXNweCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxNjA3MTguNjE2NzkxODEifQ.xgi0lQdCRL73pk4CRROtxzcprRAHcK8_BeDRsplsoYo>. 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