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Transition Planning
Voting
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th
Deadline to Register to Vote is October 16th!
One of the best ways to help your community is to raise your voice on issues that matter to you. A sure way to do that is to vote; Individuals with disabilities have the right to vote, and it is crucial to participate in elections and advocate for the change you want to see.
Individuals with disabilities who understand the voting procedures have their right to vote protected by the ADA. They may also receive help casting their ballot, including assistance from a family member, friend or other support person. Polling places are made accessible to those with disabilities and individuals may ask for a change in venue if a location is not accessible to them. For more information on accommodations, click here.
There are multiple options when it comes to voting:
- At a polling location on Election Day
- Before Election Day at a specified early voting polling location
- By absentee ballot through the mail
A person must be 16 years of age to register, and be 18 years of age to vote. For more information on voter eligibility, how to register, request an absentee ballot, and find times and locations for early voting visit the Maryland State Board of Elections Website. |
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Program Spotlight
Centers for Independent Living
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are nonprofit, consumer controlled organizations that are designed and operated within local communities by individuals with disabilities. This means that at least 51 percent of the board of directors and staff at every center is a person with a disability.
Centers provide an array of independent living services including:
- Information and referral
- Independent living skills training
- Individual and systems advocacy
- Peer counseling
In addition, several CILs in Maryland provide targeted programming for youth with disabilities!
Click here to find a CIL in your community. Also, check out the Maryland Transitioning Youth Website for additional resources. |
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Upcoming Events
2012 Maryland Transition Conference
Transition Outcomes: From High School to Life long learning
When: Saturday; November 17, 2012
Where: Comfort Inn & Conference Center Bowie, MD
Primary Audience: Transition Age Youth and Their families
From: 8am - 4pm
REGISTER NOW
Check out the Maryland Transitioning Youth Website for additional updates leading up to the conference. |
