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Voting Webinar Recording
The Disability Coalition’s Disability Rights Awareness Days events began with a webinar on October 1 about voting in New Mexico, with Annie Elliott, voting advocate at Disability Rights New Mexico, as our presenter. View a recording of the webinar.
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RSV Season is Here
Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adults and pregnant people. New Mexico Department of Health encourages immunizations for RSV.
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Let’s Vote! Issue 5: Be An Informed Voter
This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition. Voting in New Mexico is underway! Early voting in person began on October 8, and that was also the day that county clerks began mailing absentee ballots to people who requested them. (The deadline to ask for one is October 22.)
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October Youth Coffee
Join us for a Youth Coffee meet up! Saturday, October 26th at 11am at Weck's (5115 Central Ave. NE). Fill out the interest form below to let us know if you will join us, or if you can’t make it to this one but are interested in joining another time.
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Flu season underway in New Mexico
NMHealth announces flu season is underway and recommends flu vaccinations for everyone six months of age and older each year, with vaccinations available now through May. Flu vaccines are updated annually to offer the best protection against the virus.
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Let’s Vote! Issue 4: Know Your Rights
As the Americans with Disabilities Act emphasizes, people with disabilities have the right “to fully participate in all aspects of society”, and that includes voting. Federal law requires that voting be accessible, including for people who are blind or visually impaired. Like all voters, people with disabilities have the right to privacy and independence in casting their ballot.
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