Updates & News on Iowa Voting
“He’s Caucusing because he’s an Iowan.”
Kyle Stumpf is a 29 year old caucus-goer from Dubuque county with an intellectual disability. Kyle and his father Bill had a chaotic experience when they caucused in 2016. Kyle's father expressed that a lot of the caucus staffers were condescending to Kyle, expressing...
“Caucuses Should be Built for Everyone.”
Kyle Spading is a person with a disability from Fairfax, Iowa. He attended the 2016 caucuses, and shared his experience. "The caucus was hell," Kyle said of getting into the caucus room, "they led me through the back kitchen area." The caucus was overcrowded, and the...
Disability Etiquette Training for Poll Workers
Disability Rights Iowa made training videos for poll workers, letting them know some simple tips that will help when interacting with people with disabilities on election days! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0xo9z61-Q ...
Curbside Voting Sign Debut 2018
KWQC TV Channel 6 covered curbside voting during the 2018 midterm election. Disability Rights Iowa partnered with the Iowa Secretary of State to get curbside voting signs to every precinct in the state. Below are some photos of the curbside voting signs in use at...
PSA: Voter Accessibility
Know your voting rights! Disability Rights Iowa is spreading awareness so that all Iowans have equal access to the polls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTrglwBfNCM
PSA: Iowa Curbside Voting Announcement
For those unable to easily access their polling place, curbside voting is available. Watch the video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajmPIx1rgzo