Carrie and Anne interview Carisa Bohus, an expert in accessible voting from the Multnomah County Elections Office, who discusses with the importance of voter participation and the support available for disabled and vulnerable populations, as well as here in Multnomah County, she covers the details on how to register the vote by mail processes and assistance offered to ensure everyone can participate in our democracy. Carisa also shares some of her personal passions and recounts the history of voter accommodations, as well as some inspirational stories that she’s experienced throughout the breadth of her career. Listen through the whole thing to hear Carisa’s detailed presentation at the end of our episode, explaining exactly how to get in touch with accessible voting resources here in Mulnomah County. Check out this episode’s webpage for additional accessible formats, transcripts, and resources.
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