Press Release: August 2024
Stavros Center for Independent Living Advocates for Disabilities Voting Rights Week in Massachusetts**
Amherst, MA — Stavros Center for Independent Living (CIL) is proud to announce its ongoing efforts to have the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local communities recognize September 9th to the 13th, 2024, as Disabilities Voting Rights Week. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the voting rights of individuals with disabilities and to ensure their full participation in the electoral process.
We are thrilled to report that the cities of Northampton, Amherst, Easthampton, and Holyoke have already issued proclamations recognizing this important week. These proclamations signify a collective commitment to supporting the voting rights of people with disabilities within these communities.
To kick off Disabilities Voting Rights Week, Stavros CIL will be hosting a Voter Registration Drive and Disabilities Voting Rights Education Workshop at our Amherst office on September 9th. During this event, the mayors of Northampton, Amherst, Easthampton, and Holyoke will present their respective proclamations, reinforcing their dedication to this cause.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, September 9th, 2024
- Location: Stavros Center for Independent Living, 210 Old Farm Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
- Activities: Voter Registration Drive and Disabilities Voting Rights Education Workshop
- Presentations: Proclamations by the mayors of Northampton, Amherst, Easthampton, and Holyoke
We invite the community to join us in this pivotal event to learn more about the rights of voters with disabilities and to register to vote.
For more information, please contact Brianna Zimmerman (she/her), Systems Change Advocate at Stavros Center for Independent Living at her Work Phone: (413) 256-0473 Extension 121