Archive for October 2020

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS TO CAST YOUR VOTE  Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy  In Colorado, there are different ways that you can vote, so it is important to make a plan. Elections are conducted by your county, so there may be some small differences depending on which county you vote in. Watch this short video that provides a step-by-step guide on casting your vote: As discussed in the…

Helpful Resources to Navigate Voting   Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy  There are many Federal and State laws that protect your rights to vote.  The United States divides power between different levels of government; this system is called federalism.    One impact of federalism is that states can make laws addressing the specific needs and concerns of their residents.  Consequently, elections…

Learn what’s on the Ballot  Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy  Do you feel like you don’t know enough about the issues in our state to vote? You’re one of many, if so. There may be other obstacles to voting depending on who you are; we’ll talk more about those in a future blog post. For now, we at Developmental Pathways want to empower…