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COVID-19 pandemic highlights barriers to disabled voters

The Billings Gazette examines voting accessibility in Montana, quoting Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research. | KPVI-TV republishes the story.

Friday, October 23, 2020
Juliana Sukut
The Billings Gazette
Voters with disabilities are increasingly large voice that could swing election, advocates say

The Record interviews Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research about their report projecting the number of eligible voters with disabilities in the November 2020 elections. | New Jersey Herald republishes the story.

Thursday, October 22, 2020
Gene Myers
The Record
1 in 6 Pennsylvania voters has a disability. Why don’t candidates campaign for their support?

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the large number of voters with disabilities in Pennsylvania, citing studies by Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Ellie Rushing
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Instead Of These Ableist Words, Use Inclusive Language At Work

HuffPost asks Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research why it’s problematic to use phrases like “that’s crazy.”

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Monica Torres
HuffPost
Rutgers professors speak on increased voter registration among individuals with disabilities

The Daily Targum interviews Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Mia Boccher
The Daily Targum
People With Disabilities Still Face Barriers at the Polls — but Their Voice Is Crucial This Election

POPSUGAR interviews Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research about the growing number of voters with disabilities and why their votes matter so much.

Sunday, October 11, 2020
Samantha Brodsky
POPSUGAR
Eligible Voters With Disabilities Increase By Nearly 20%

Disability Scoop covers a report by the Program for Disability Research, quoting co-authors Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur.

Friday, October 2, 2020
Shaun Heasley
Disability Scoop
Vote-by-mail applications in 43 states are not accessible to people with disabilities, possibly disenfranchising millions of voters

Business Insider reports mail-in voting doesn’t work for many people who have visual impairment or other disabilities, quoting Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research. | Business Insider’s publications in India and the Netherlands republish the story.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Yelena Dzhanova
Business Insider
Advocates fear COVID-19 protocols will restrict voting access for residents in long-term care facilities

PublicSource reports 125,000 Pennsylvanians with disabilities may not be able to vote, quoting Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research. | New Pittsburgh Courier and Patch republish the story.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Amanda Su
PublicSource
Voting 'Next to Impossible' for 38M Disabled Americans

Newsmax reports on accessibility concerns, quoting Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research. | KABC and several other radio stations republish the story.

Friday, September 25, 2020
Theodore Bunker
Newsmax

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