Accessing Democracy: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join Disability Rights Maine for a film screening, followed by a panel discussion about the importance of voting.
Film Summary:
Monica Wiley, a Black disabled woman, travels the East Coast interviewing voters with disabilities. She asks them about the barriers they face, from accessing the everyday conveniences that able-bodied people take as a given to the inability to receive the services they need to work and be a part of the community. This short documentary explores how politicians have left behind one of the largest minority groups in the United States, and what disabled voters want from their next commander in chief. Produced by the National Disability Rights Network in partnership with Disability Rights New York. Directed by Jack Rosen.
After the film, join a panel discussion featuring Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and disability advocates Eric McVay, Jenny McCarthy, and Molly Thompson.
Check out the trailer for “Accessing Democracy” a documentary short focused on telling politicians what they don’t know about the disability community. The film follows Monica Wiley as she travels the East Coast interviewing fellow voters with disabilities.
The event is free, but registration is required.