Voting absentee by mail is a simple way for many voters with disabilities to participate in the Primary Election. Voters may complete their ballot in the comfort and privacy of their home. Here are the three steps you need take to request an absentee ballot:
Details will be released during a press conference on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3pm. The press conference will be streamed live on the Idaho Secretary of State Facebook page, where comments will be addressed both live and immediately following.
The COVID-19 crisis has created many changes for Americans. In addition to the changes that have been made to events, businesses, employment, and education, many states across the country have also made changes to their elections. As you may know, on April 1, 2020, Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation requiring that Idaho’s May 19, 2020 primary election be held by mail. This is a big change in the way Idahoans can vote and DRI wants you to be aware of this change so you can make sure you are able to vote in this election. In order to vote … Continue reading DRI Update on the Idaho Primary Election to be held on May 19, 2020
Click on the button below to download Governor Little’s proclamation regarding the May 2020 elections.
Disability Rights Idaho is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and following the recommendations published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Information is rapidly evolving, and we are working quickly to identify how we can support our staff, their families, our clients and our community. Given the seriousness of the situation, we created the following health and safety guidelines to support and protect our staff and clients. These guidelines will be in place for the foreseeable future, but we will reassess as new information emerges. Please know we are equally … Continue reading COVID-19: Protecting our staff, clients, and community
Details will be released during a press conference on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3pm. The press conference will be streamed live on the Idaho Secretary of State Facebook page, where comments will be addressed both live and immediately following.
Provided in partnership from Idaho Legal Aid Services and the Public Housing Authorities of Idaho. Recently the federal government passed the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This new law imposes a 120-day moratorium on tenant evictions in most federally subsidized housing properties/programs. Tenants in qualifying properties cannot be evicted for nonpayment of rent and cannot be charged late fees until after July 24, 2020. For more information about the CARES Act and Evictions, visit: https://www.nhlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020.03.27-NHLP-CARES-Act-Eviction-Moratorium-Summary.pdf Even though evictions are suspended, rent is still due. Here is some general advice: If you are able to, pay your rent. … Continue reading Moratorium on Evictions in federally subsidized housing, Stay at Home, & COVID-19 information
DRI Update on the Idaho Primary Election to be held on May 19, 2020 The COVID-19 crisis has created many changes for Americans. In addition to the changes that have been made to events, businesses, employment, and education, many states across the country have also made changes to their elections. As you may know, on April 1, 2020, Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation requiring that Idaho’s May 19, 2020 primary election be held by mail. This is a big change in the way Idahoans can vote and DRI wants you to be aware of this change so you … Continue reading May 2020 Elections
Washington, DC – The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) announced today a formal partnership with the United States Census Bureau to guarantee a fair and accurate 2020 Census. 2020 Census national partners work with the U.S. Census Bureau to achieve its goal “to count every person once, only once, and in the right place.” National partners are non-profit, corporate or community organizations that encourage households to be counted in next year’s census. “We are excited to formally partner with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure a fair and accurate 2020 Census and make sure that people with disabilities have the … Continue reading NDRN Partners with Census Bureau to Ensure a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census
DisAbility Rights Idaho (DRI) is a private non-profit corporation providing legal representation and a range of other advocacy services to Idahoans with disabilities. This advocacy includes informing policy makers of the effects of public policy proposals on people with disabilities. Medicaid is an important source of medical care and home and community based services, which are essential to the independence, well being and, in many cases, the survival of Idahoans with disabilities. We know from studies and reports obtained by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) that there are thousands of Idahoans with disabilities and chronic health … Continue reading Comments of DisAbility Rights Idaho on the Idaho Medicaid Reform Waiver Application
