The Election Is On… Be Prepared and Get Heard!

By Kory Earle –

The writ has been dropped, the election is on, and I’m very excited! So I wanted to take a moment to speak to you all about the importance of voting. It is no secret that I am a very political person. I believe in democracy. I believe in being involved in your community. I believe that voting is important if you want a voice in your community’s future.

People First of Canada is working with Elections Canada to raise awareness about voting and to make sure everybody knows what to do to be ready to vote. Elections Canada has some great tools to help everybody make sure that their voting experience goes smoothly. The number one thing to do is to get registered. Once you are registered, Elections Canada will send you information on when and where you vote.

I want to especially encourage people with intellectual disabilities to vote. It is our right and we should use it. Many advocates who came before us worked hard to make sure that right was protected in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

But I also want to do more than that. I want to encourage people to be aware of what is happening in their communities. I want people to find out who their candidates are and what they stand for. I want people to be informed and involved and to use their voice and their vote this October.

I encourage you to get ready, get registered, and get your voice heard in October.

Click here to go to the Elections Canada registration page:

http://www.elections.ca/home.aspx

Click here for Elections Canada voter guide, identification (ID) list, accessibility services, and more resources:

http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=ele&dir=2015ge&document=index&lang=e

And here, watch a great little video on voting!