Autism votes

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The number of eligible disabled voters in the United States, including the estimated 100,000 people with autism who turn 18 every year and become eligible to vote, are enough to help determine local, state and national elections, including who becomes President. 

Yet among the 35 million people with disabilities, including those with autism, who are eligible to vote according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), only 17.7 million or half of them voted in the 2020 Presidential election

What's at stake? Billions of dollars that get allocated by federal and state elected officials every year for autism services, research and programs. So what are you waiting for? 

Register to vote, or check to see if you already are, and then get out to vote.  

Your vote matters. Make it count.

"I Voted" stickers
Information by state
Fact vs Myth
Setting the record straight
Help America Vote Act Passes
Know your rights and available accommodations
Vote the Spectrum Spark events

Arizona's success story: VotetheSpectrum.org

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Ballotpedia Sample Ballot Lookup Tool

Ballotpedia

Know what your ballot looks like before you go to the polls.

Ballotpedia lets you view the ballot you will see on Election Day in the voting booth ahead of time. To get yours click here and:

  1. Choose whether you want your information in English or Spanish.
  2. Enter your address. 
  3. Select an upcoming election date, if there is more than one coming up in your area.
  4. View the list of candidates that will be on your ballot.
  5. Click on your candidates to read about them.

This Sample Ballot Lookup Tool is to help you research the content of your ballot and make informed decisions. You cannot cast a vote with this tool.

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Voting is the nation’s most fundamental right and a hallmark of democracy. Learn more about the voting experiences and needs of those with asd here.
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Voting is a fundamental right. Autism Speaks is concerned that recent changes to Texas’ election laws will make voting more burdensome for people with