1950s & 1960S
Brown v Board was a case brought on by the NAACP. How many cases inspired this?
Five cases
True or false?
The Rehabilitation Act was the first law that protected people with disabilities from discrimination.
True
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Who is eligible to vote absentee in Maine?
Any registered voter can apply to vote absentee.
True or false?
You can still vote even if you are under guardianship.
True. You are still eligible to vote and no one can pressure you into how to vote.
What was the precedent that got overturned by Brown v Board of Education?
Separate but equal
True or false?
Section 504 is currently included in the Rehabilitation Act.
True. It was included after the protests in 1977.
Why is it called the Capitol Crawl?
It's called that because multiple advocates left their wheelchairs to crawl up the steps of the Capitol.
True or false?
If you are returning your absentee ballot through the mail, you don't need to worry about the time it will take to be delivered.
False. You should allow an absentee ballot at least seven days for delivery.
What is the voting age?
You are able to register to vote once you turn 16.
What did the Community Mental Health Act do?
It moved mental health treatment from psychiatric facilities to homes and communities.
Who was the “Gang of 19”?
They were a group of 19 wheelchair users that advocated for transportation access.
Why was the “Deaf President Now!” Movement necessary?
It was necessary because Gallaudet was an important university for deaf education, and most of the faculty and students were deaf.
What is the point of an electronic accessible absentee ballot?
This is a voting method for people with print disabilities to ensure that they can vote privately.
True or false?
You can request help with reading your ballot but not marking it.
False. You can request help with both. You can even request to see a sample ballot beforehand so they can show you how to mark it.
How is MaineCare funded?
It receives both state and federal funding.
What was the name of the building where the 504 sit-in occurred?
The Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) building
Where and when did the first disability pride parade take place?
Chicago in 2004
When is the latest you can possibly request an absentee ballot for an election?
The Thursday before that election at 5 PM.
What is the ExpressVote ballot marking system?
It is a table top unit where voters can select their choices via an electronic ballot, using a touchscreen or keypad. The device prints the completed ballot so it can be counted along with the others. This improves voter privacy.