Your vote matters, and this election season is your chance to be heard! Whether it’s shaping local policies or supporting national change, voting is a powerful way to advocate for our community on the state and national level. Be sure to make your voice heard by casting your ballot.
To help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to vote, we’ve compiled a list of resources specifically for voters with disabilities in Virginia. Your voice matters, and we’re here to support you in making it heard.
Voting allows us to elect leaders who will champion causes that directly impact people with autism and other disabilities. From ensuring accessible education to promoting inclusive workplace policies, the votes of the disability community can bring vital issues to the forefront of the political agenda.
When we vote, we take action on behalf of our community, ensuring that our needs and concerns are represented in our nation. Every vote counts in pushing forward policies that promote inclusion, equal rights, and access to necessary services. By making our voices heard at the ballot box, we ensure that candidates are held accountable for addressing the issues that matter to us most.
Important Dates 2024
Registration Deadlines
- In person during early voting — Sep 20 – Nov 2
- In-person at voting location on Election Day — Nov 5
- Online — Oct 15 by 11:59 p.m. EDT
- By mail (postmarked by) — Oct 15
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
- Request ballot (received by) — Oct 25 by 5:00 p.m. EDT
- Return ballot by mail (postmarked by) — Nov 5
- Return ballot in person — Nov 5 by 7:00 p.m. EST
Voting Deadlines
- Early voting — Sep 20 – Nov 2
- In-person — Nov 5
Links to Resources
- Autism Society of America’s Voting Guide — This is a voting guide for Autistic individuals, that breaks down the voting process into clear steps with supporting information and resources
https://autismsociety.org/vote/ - Virginia Resources for Voters with Disabilities — Find accessible voting options, information on your voter rights, and guidance on the voting process
https://www.usvotefoundation.org/disabled-voter-guide/virginia - ARC Voting Guide — Discover an expansive list of detailed information on the voting process, how to learn about candidates and issues, what to do if your voting rights are violated, and more https://thearc.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/Disability_Voter_Guide_English.pdf
- General Voter Information
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation - Register to Vote in Virginia
- Check Your Registration Status in Virginia
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/status - Find your Polling Location
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/polling
- Register to Vote Absentee for the Upcoming Election by Mail
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/ - Register to Vote Absentee for all Future Elections – Voters are able to register to vote absentee for all future elections by signing up for the permanent absentee list online or by mail.
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/
- Vote411 – Discover Vote 411’s resource hub where you can register to vote, check your registration, and find what’s on your ballot.
https://www.vote411.org/ - Autism Society and NACDD’s Voting Workshop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FVu8VQ-ato
- National Disability Rights Network’s Voting Resources
https://www.ndrn.org/voting/ - Care Can’t Wait Coalition’s Voter Guide
https://caringacross.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Care-Voter-Guide-PDF.pdf - 2024 Election Mental Health Resource
https://mhanational.org/2024-voter-guide