The photo above shows a young, white woman painting. She is holding the paint brush with her toes. She does not have any arms.
The photo above shows a young, white woman painting. She is holding the paint brush with her toes. She does not have any arms.
The picture above shows dice. The dice spells out the word inclusion versus exclusion.
The picture above shows dice. The dice spells out the word inclusion versus exclusion.
The photo above shows a man waxing his surfboard at the beach. He is an amputee wearing a prosthesis on one leg.
The photo above shows a man waxing his surfboard at the beach. He is an amputee wearing a prosthesis on one leg.

Advocacy Corner

The SILC wishes to acknowledge the advocacy efforts of individuals and organizations in promoting the rights and issues facing people with disabilities. The SILC also welcomes learning about activities that foster inclusive practices.  Submit articles for consideration to our email: info@delawaresilc.org 

Voting Rights of People with Disabilities

Voting, including for people with disabilities, is a fundamental right for a democracy. Carol King-Ries, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Delaware, wrote a brief article about efforts within the state to improve voting access for Delawareans who have visual limitations. Select this link to read Carol’s article.

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