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Advancing Accessibility to Improve Civic Health Equity.

Leah A Roman¹, Nailah Henry¹

¹Roman Public Health Consulting LLC, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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People with disabilities face significant barriers to voting, impacting civic engagement and health equity. Public health professionals can address these challenges by promoting accessibility and advocating for voting rights.

Keywords:

accessibility civic health disability health equity human rights voting rights and access

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Civic Engagement

Background:

Voting is crucial for civic engagement and health equity, influencing policy across all government levels.
Despite legal improvements, people with disabilities encounter substantial barriers to voting and civic participation.
Approximately 67.6 million eligible voters in 2020 had a disability or lived with someone who did, highlighting the significant impact of these barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the health benefits of voting for individuals and populations.
To explore the role of public health professionals in integrating civic health equity into their work.
To identify and address inaccessibility as a primary barrier to voting and civic engagement.

Main Methods:

Reviewing the impact of accessibility challenges on the voting experience.
Highlighting population and individual health benefits associated with voting.
Examining the position of public health professionals in promoting civic health equity.

Main Results:

Accessibility challenges permeate all aspects of voting, from accessing information to casting a ballot.
Public health professionals are well-positioned to advance civic health equity through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
Inaccessibility is a significant barrier to voting and full civic engagement for people with disabilities.

Conclusions:

Public health professionals should integrate accessibility and civic health equity into their practices.
Actionable steps include meeting technical accessibility standards, developing team-based approaches, and advocating for voting rights.
A human rights lens is essential for advancing accessibility and civic health equity beyond mere compliance.