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In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on VoteRiders, an organization that makes it easier for Americans to vote. And we check in on efforts to ensure the Census Bureau counts every person. 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...

VoteRiders to the rescue
October 17
Seiyanna had a voter ID problem. The first-time voter wanted to register, but a new law in her home state of Nebraska required her to use her driver’s license to vote – but it was expired and she could not afford to renew it. But one afternoon, Seiyanna stumbled across VoteRiders’ Nebraska Voter ID Information Cards at a Juneteenth Celebration in Omaha. READ MORE »

Census Bureau updates on disability community stakeholders
October 15
We reported to you earlier, the U.S. Census Bureau met with disability community stakeholders September 30 in the D.C. metro area to better understand challenges in data availability and access for their community. The meeting brought together federal agency staff, disability stakeholders and community representatives, data users, and disability advocates. READ MORE »

 

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