EQUITY e-newsletter: October 2006

Election 2006: Mobilizing the Disability Vote

The Price of Freedom

Megan O’Neil, World Institute on Disability, challenges people with disabilities and others working to help people rise out of poverty to not only vote, but also to learn what candidates think about the programs that affect their daily existence.

2006 Assets Learning Conference Review: An Unprecedented Level of Inclusion

People with disabilities and numerous allies confirmed their interest and support of asset building programs at the largest asset building conference to date. The event was held in Phoenix, AZ September 19-21, 2006. Nearly fifty people from different disability organizations, governmental agencies, affiliated non-profit organizations and credit unions united with over 1,000 attendees to make this conference the most inclusive asset building convening ever.

The Road to Freedom

Jim Ward, Founder and President of ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR), announces an exciting yearlong bus tour- The Road To Freedom- to create national disability awareness and to inspire protection of the most important piece of disability civil rights legislation- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Feel the Power of the Disability Vote

Ana is a rising star disability advocate, fighting for the rights of Californians with disabilities to vote.

Ensuring Equal Access for All

In 1965, President Johnson attempted to persuade Congress to pass his Voting Rights Act (the Civil Rights Act had been passed the previous year). This proposed legislation removed the right of states to impose restrictions on who could vote in elections. Johnson stated: "Every American citizen must have an equal right to vote."

EQUITY Responds: Answers to common questions received from either the Asset Building Community or the Disability Community

What are the close races in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives?