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John’s Story: Voting Rights and Guardianship

John VanHine shares why it is important for adults under guardianship to access their right to vote.

John’s story highlights that protecting the right to vote requires eliminating guardianship laws that restrict access to the ballot.

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Casey Doherty

Policy Analyst, Disability Justice Initiative

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Olivia Mowry

Video Producer

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Disability Justice Initiative

We promote policies to ensure disabled people of color and those most marginalized by ableism and other forms of oppression can participate in the economy and democracy.

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