"My Voice Counts, Too": Voting Participation Among People with Intellectual Disability - Study of Caregivers

2017

Sandra Root-Elledge
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Despite an increasing commitment in promoting the full inclusion of people with intellectual disability in their communities, it appears that few adults with intellectual disability participate in elections as registered voters. We surveyed a variety of stakeholders about voting by people with intellectual disability using quantitative and qualitative methods. The majority of respondents indicated that people with intellectual disability knew what voting is, expressed an interest in voting, and were registered to vote. However, few respondents indicated that individuals with intellectual disability were provided with voting instruction or had voting included in their service plans. Barriers to greater participation are discussed and future areas of research are suggested.

Voting Behavior, Intellectual Disability, Support

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Professionals, Policymakers

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