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Feature Issue on Political Activism and Voter Participation by Persons with Intellectual and/or Developmental DisabilitiesPublished by the Institute on Community Integration (UCEDD) and the Research and Training Center on Community Living, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota • Volume 17• Number 2• Summer/Fall 2004From the EditorsAn important part of being an American is participating in our political system. As Americans, we have the responsibility to help elect the kind of government leaders we want to have in our communities, states, and nation. We have the right to speak out on issues that are important to us and to let our leaders know our views. And we have the privilege of influencing the making of laws and policies that affect our lives. This issue of Impact is for individuals with disabilities and those close to them who would like to be more involved in the American political system. It has information about how to vote, who can vote, and ways to change voting laws that limit the opportunity for people with disabilities to vote. It gives tips for talking with elected officials about issues, and about getting educated about issues and candidates. It tells the stories of individuals with disabilities who have run for office, volunteered to work on political campaigns, and worked with others to change laws and policies that affect their lives. And it describes ways in which people have protested policies and laws through direct action. We hope that readers of this issue will find at least one new way to make their views known to our country’s leaders, and to exercise their power as Americans to shape our country.What's InsideOverview Articles Eight Ways to Be Involved in Politics Voting Your Values (sidebar) Guardianship and Voting: Dealing with the Barriers Do's and Don't's When Meeting With Elected Officials Involving Youth with Disabilities in Politics Civil Rights, Civil Protest, Civil Disobedience: Using Direct Action to Change Society
Standing Up for Myself: Political Activism and Voting Voting Rights: A Success Story From Idaho Peder Johansen's Thoughts on the Idaho Voting Rights Campaign (sidebar) Project VOTE!: Showing People the Importance of Voting My Experience as a Campaign Volunteer Perseverance and Politics: My Experience Running for Office
Resources on Voting and People with Disabilities Finding Out About Voting in Your State Resources for Political Activism by Persons with Disabilities Resources for Youth Leadership and Political Involvement
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