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Vote 2008
ID Action implemented a new Caucus 2008 Project early in the
election season to increase awareness of and participation in
Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. The centerpiece of the
project was a
Caucus Guide developed to
answer common questions about the Iowa Caucuses, the issues and
the candidates.
To build on the momentum of the 2008 presidential caucuses and
primaries, ID Action is sponsoring the Vote 2008 campaign
offering a variety of activities and resources to engage
individuals with disabilities in the political activities
leading up to the November elections including:
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Voter Captain Program
– ID Action is seeking a total of 10 Iowans with
disabilities from all areas of the state to coordinate
regional voting-related activities. These 10 individuals
will serve as Voter Captains for their regions from June
through November. ID Action will provide training on
managing get-out-the-vote efforts at a local level and
successful applicants will be reimbursed for their time and
effort. Please contact ID Action for additional information.
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Free Voter Trainings
– Beginning in July, ID Action’s Advocacy University will
offer Voter Training in a community near you! New voting
laws and equipment have made voting in Iowa more accessible
than ever. These entertaining, interactive workshops will
help Iowans of all abilities get more comfortable with
voting, know their rights and understand the importance of
showing up on Election Day. If you are interested in hosting
or attending a training, check out the
VOTE 2008 Workshop Host Information and call today at 1-866-432-2846.
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Vote 2008 Grants
– ID Action is offering Vote 2008 grants ranging from $500
to $2,000 to cover the costs of community get-out-the-vote
efforts. Since ID Action is a nonpartisan political action
program, the grants may be used for initiatives such as
educational workshops, grassroots activities to register
Iowans with disabilities to vote, coalition building
activities, voter forums, etc. However, the grants may not
be used for partisan purposes, such as advocating for a
particular political party, candidate or issue. Use your
imagination and be creative in your efforts to organize
vote-related events! Grants are only available for a limited
time, so submit your application early to increase your
chances of receiving a grant. Please be sure to review the
Grant Guidelines prior to submitting your proposal.
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