Month: July 2024

Voters with Disabilities 2024 Info

Pile of Vote buttons

We put together info about voting in Massachusetts for people with disabilities.  You can find: 

  • How to register to vote
  • Accessible voting and how to ask for an accessible ballot 
  • Voting rights
  • Voter resources
  • Where to vote

You can register to vote in Massachusetts if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • Live in Massachusetts
  • 18 years or older
  • Not in jail for a serious crime

A ballot is the way to pick the person you would like to vote for. You can vote by mail.  You can vote early, or vote in person on the day of the election. 

Massachusetts state primaries are on September 3. 2004. 

Offices on the ballot are:

  • U.S. Senator
  • U.S. Representative
  • Governor’s Councillor
  • State Senator
  • State Representatives
  • Register of Deeds
  • Clerk of Courts
  • County Commissioner (some counties only)

 The 2024 United States federal elections will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  The next president and vice president will be elected. Nine members of the House of Representatives from Massachusetts will be elected.  

Please look at our Voters with Disabilities Info 2024 fact sheet

Accessible Massachusetts

It’s summer and it’s been very warm outside. You may be looking for things to do for fun. You may want to find accessible places to go. We’ve made a fact sheet with some ideas for you. There are some accessible hotel and transportation options. 

Areas in Massachusetts include:

  • Boston
  • Berkshires
  • Cape Cod
  • North Shore 

Recreation includes:

  • Accessible Day Cruises and Tours
  • Accessible Seating at Sports Venues
  • Accessible Trails 
  • Massachusetts State Parks and Programs for people with disabilities
https://disabilityinfo.org/fact-sheet-library/recreation/accessible-boston/: Accessible Massachusetts