Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Employment Planning for People With Autism

Great document!Some very good ideas specific to folks on the spectrum for employment.

http://www.house.state.pa.us/SpkrJournal/documents/8/v8_a15.pdf
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Repost of Voting Information from 10/11


I spoke with Multnomah County Elections Bureau about a question I have heard from several parents.If someone has a legal guardian can they still vote?The answer is YES.
There is voter assistance for people with disabilities available for each county in OregonYou just need to conatact your county elections bureau..The person I spoke with at Multnomah County said that the main requirement for voting in Oregon is that someone needs to be able to sign their ballot.This can be a written signature or they can use an approved signature stamp (see the signature stamp attestation form).
With all the challenges in our state budget it is so important for self advocates and families to be involved in advocating for services and resources.Voting is a big part of this.
You can register to vote by mail-see the link below.


Below are links to some information and forms that might help you.  


Printable Oregon Voter Registration Form:


For Voter Assistance for Oregon Residents:




Absentee Ballot Request Form:


Signature Stamp Attestation Form:


Multnomah County Elections Web Page:






The contact for Voter Assistance at Multnomah  County Elections is:

Sharon Johnson
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Voting Rights For People With Disabilities Questioned

This is something to keep an eye on.I have posted before about voting in Oregon.At this time having a guardian does not impact your right to vote here.What is needed is to be able to sign your ballot.I will  repost about alternatives to physically signing a ballot that are available.

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/08/01/voting-rights-questioned/16154/
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