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In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog previews a key meeting between Census Bureau officials and advocates in the disability rights community to discuss potential changes in the way Americans are counted. And we remind readers that brand new voter guides are available to help our advocates educate and inform. Meanwhile, if you know of colleagues, friends, family members or others who you think should subscribe to the weekly Voices blog summary, please encourage them to do so here.
This week on the blog...
Amid questions, Census Bureau, advocates for disability community to meet
September 27
Census Bureau analysts, policy experts, and disability rights advocates will convene next week to discuss whether or how Bureau officials should change the way disabled Americans are counted. At issue is a change in the methodology used in the way people with disabilities are tallied in the American Community Survey (ACS) – one that advocates fear could result in a severe undercount. READ MORE »
In case you missed it...
CHN unveils new voter guides for activists' use
September 19
The Coalition on Human Needs is happy to announce the release of CHN’s Vote for Human Needs Voter Issue Guides! These guides are crafted to help you navigate the critical conversations surrounding human needs issues as we approach the election. Whether you print them as flyers, handouts, or use the content in other creative ways, these resources are designed to fit the needs of your organization. READ MORE »
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