Democracy is calling! 

We are celebrating our citizenship and right to vote! Here is a quick 40-second video to enjoy. 

 

Plain text description of the video: 

Democracy is calling

“Democracy is calling” by Members of the Disability Action Hall

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Someone's at the door… Democracy is calling, Calling, step out for more. Oh, say can you see? Really? How cheesy. Democracy is calling. Join dawn’s early light, Snap election? What’s 1 in 5? Canadians have a disability, the 22%, a force, and hell-bent. Do we trust and must? Will indifference win? Be beat by confusion spin? Will we rise together again? With a mask, to the ramps armed with pens, vote your voice.

Be heard, no joke. Come join us. Cast your vote. Your story matters, Disability matters! You are the 22%.  You better went. Democracy calls you.

Members of the Disability Action Hall recently got together and shared stories of the voting process.

We then put together this spoken word with images we collected at a non-partisan 'Voter Registration booth' we did together with Apathy is Boring, during the 2019 federal election. 

Enjoy! And vote! 

If you have stories to share and great ideas on how to reduce barriers for voters with disabilities, why not share them? Learn more by visiting the  Inspire Democracy website. 

What is your vote plan? 

If you are voting on Monday, September 20th, and starting your vote plan, visit our '8 steps to vote day easy peasy" for ideas and information you might need to get started courtesy of Elections Canada and the Democratic Engagement Exchange. 

8 steps to make vote day 'easy-peasy'

8 steps to make vote day easy-peasy by Disability Action Hall

Eight steps to make vote day 'easy-peasy'! 

Plan to vote!

We are so glad you are here. 

You made the first step by getting on a laptop, phone or table to make a plan. 

Many Albertans are voting on Monday, September 20th starting at 7:30 am MST until 7:30 pm MST. 

Be careful about the information you see online about the electoral process—Get official information on Elections Canada's website: elections.ca

#ItsOurVote #Elections101 #DemocracyChampions. The graphics and links we are using are from Elections Canada. 

1. Where do I start? Use a checklist. (download PDF)

2. Am I registered to vote?

3. Who do I vote for? Undecided? 

Visit the Platform guide by Democratic Engagement Exchange.

4. Who is my local candidate? 

Did you know you can look up your local candidate by using your postal code, or by candidate name, city, map or province? 

5. Where do I vote? Use your postal code! 

6. Voting at my local polling station

7. What if I need help marking my ballot? (Video)

8. How do I vote safely on September 20th, 2021? (Video)

There are health and safety measures in place to make voting safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. #ItsOurVote

Visit Elections Canada's website to learn more about the options available to you: elections.ca 

Federal Voter Forum using a poverty lens

Federal Voter Forum 

using a poverty lens

Join us for a "Federal Voter Forum, using a poverty lens" on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. Link to recording 

Hear from a list of knowledgeable speakers on various issues impacting Canadians. 

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

6-8 PM (MST) on Zoom (ASL and CART provided)

A knowledgeable panel of speakers will be addressing topics using a poverty lens - such as Housing, Healthcare, Food Security, Education, Truth and Reconciliation, and more. 

*Sneak Peak working doc of platforms, or Large Print format here.  

We will open it up for a community discussion and close the evening with a presentation on voter literacy- everything you need to vote. Alberta Candidates may also be in attendance. 

The webinar will also be recorded and it is a non-partisan event.

Advanced Polling starts Friday, September 10th,

and Election day is Monday, September 20th. 

➤Register here⮜ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wmcMbEwMTASf6Vy6Ynd0qQ 

List of Speakers  

• Housing by Vote Housing Advocate
• Income by End Poverty Edmonton
• Healthcare/Pharmacare by Friends of Medicare
• Child Care by Women’s Centre of Calgary
• Food Security by The Alex Community Food Centre
• Accessibility by Voice of Albertans with Disabilities
• Education by Alberta Teachers’ Association
• Race Relations 
• Truth & Reconciliation by Vibrant Communities Calgary
• Voter Literacy by Apathy is Boring

The webinar is co-hosted by the following groups: 

• Public Interest Alberta
• Voices of Albertans with Disabilities
• Self Advocacy Federation
• Alberta Ability Network
• Disability Action Hall
• Vibrant Communities Calgary and Enough for All
• Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association
• South Region Self-Advocate Network
• The Alex Community Food Centre
• Inside Out Theatre
• Albertans Advocating for Change Together
• End Poverty Edmonton