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SUMMARY:Disability Candidates Forum - Secretary of State (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, it’s an election year and disability community members are watching candidates closely for their commitment on disability policies and services. During the last several years\, Access Living has hosted multiple candidate forums that focus on key races that affect the lives of Illinoisans with disabilities. On June 1\, Access Living will host its latest Disability Candidates Forum from 2-3 pm. This time\, our focus is the statewide primary race for the Illinois Secretary of State.  \n\n\n\nThe Illinois Secretary of State is one of the most critical disability-related offices in Illinois. People with disabilities rely on the Secretary of State for driver education and licenses\, disability parking plates and placards. Driver services also include a mobile unit which travels around the state helping people with their driver’s licenses and state IDs\, as well as vehicle stickers. The Secretary also oversees the State Library\, which runs programs such as the Illinois Talking Book and Braille Service. Additionally\, the Secretary oversees the Court of Claims\, as well as Business Services which support companies and nonprofits in their annual reports and licenses. All of these programs affect the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nAs a nonpartisan disability services and advocacy organization\, Access Living invited all candidates from all parties who are running for Secretary of State\, according to the names listed with the State Board of Elections. For this event\, three candidates have confirmed to date: Dan Brady (R)\, Alderman David Moore (D)\, and Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia (D).  \n\n\n\nDuring the Forum\, each candidate will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their platforms. Our emcee\, John Herring\, will then ask candidates a series of disability-related questions\, as a panel on a round-robin basis. Candidates will then conclude with closing remarks. \n\n\n\nThe Disability Candidates Forum will be streamed live on Zoom\, with captioning and ASL interpreters. Spanish translators will be available by phone. For any additional reasonable accommodation requests\, please contact Jerome at jpalliser@accessliving.org\, or indicate your access needs when you register for the event. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us for this exciting and event. Please spread the word! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by: \n\n\n\nIllinois Network of Centers for Independent Living \n\n\n\nRAMP CIL \n\n\n\nStatewide Independent Living Council of Illinois
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/disability-candidates-forum-secretary-of-state-virtual/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
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