Voting Rights for the Deaf Community

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Please note: Some laws changed since this video was created and this video does not include all of the latest information about voting by mail, getting assistance with your signature on documents, and curbside voting. For current information regarding these topics, contact Disability Rights Texas at vote@drtx.org or call one of our sign language video phone lines (Sign Language Video Phone: 1-866-362-2851; Purple 2 Video Phone: 512-271-9391).

Video description: In this video, Molly Broadway from Disability Rights Texas covers what the deaf community needs to know about voting rights in Texas. Topics covered include:

  • who is eligible to vote,
  • how to get registered,
  • methods of voting,
  • how to ask for options to assist with voting,
  • acceptable forms of identification, and
  • making a plan to vote.

Disclaimer: Disability Rights Texas strives to update its materials on an annual basis, and this video is based upon the law at the time it was created. The law changes frequently and is subject to various interpretations by different courts. Future changes in the law may make some information in this video inaccurate.

The video is not intended to and does not replace an attorney’s advice or assistance based on your particular situation.