Our guests today include Barb Page, Natalie Alden, and Victor Panoff, Advocate-Investigators at Disability Rights Florida. They each tell us why they feel it is important for persons with disabilities to vote and discuss their past experiences when voting. The guests also give advice to new voters about how to handle any Read More

In this episode, Bill Cowles, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections, explains the benefits of making a plan before going to the polls. From learning about the candidates to coordinating a ride, voters with disabilities should plan for the different tasks required to efficiently cast their ballot. With the election rapidly Read More

In this episode, Bill Cowles, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections, explains the benefits of making a plan before going to the polls. From learning about the candidates to coordinating a ride, voters with disabilities should plan for the different tasks required to efficiently cast their ballot. With the election rapidly Read More

Floridians are entitled to resources and assistance when voting. In this episode, we interview Dana Farmer, PAVA Coordinator at Disability Rights Florida, who discusses the various services and resources available to voters. The information discussed should positively impact listeners’ turnout in the upcoming election by emphasizing the resources available for individuals Read More

Floridians are entitled to resources and assistance when voting. In this episode, we interview Dana Farmer, PAVA Coordinator at Disability Rights Florida, who discusses the various services and resources available to voters. The information discussed should positively impact listeners’ turnout in the upcoming election by emphasizing the resources available for individuals Read More

An in-depth interview with Michelle Bishop, the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) representative with the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), that will educate listeners about the importance of voting and general accessibility issues voters may face, as well as legislation and resources available to support voters with disabilities.

An in-depth interview with Michelle Bishop, the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) representative with the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), that will educate listeners about the importance of voting and general accessibility issues voters may face, as well as legislation and resources available to support voters with disabilities.

The disability community is not a monolith. Within the community, there are people of different views, beliefs, and identities. And each individual person with a disability has a story to tell.  And that’s why we’re here. Our podcast, You First, by Disability Rights Florida, features first-hand interviews with disabled guests, Read More

The disability community is not a monolith. Within the community, there are people of different views, beliefs, and identities. And each individual person with a disability has a story to tell.  And that’s why we’re here. Our podcast, You First, by Disability Rights Florida, features first-hand interviews with disabled guests, Read More