I Vote, I Count!
Mission of I Vote, I Count Campaign:
To empower Alaskans with disabilities and other Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries to become active voters and part of the political process by eliminating voting barriers, promoting awareness of the voting process and helping people access their right to vote.
Updates
This is a major election year for Alaskans. Tuesday, August 24th is the primary election and the general election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Up for election is Governor, Lt. Governor, all of Alaska's House of Representatives and half of Alaska's Senate. You will be able to find plenty of opportunities to attend candidate forums in person or watch debates on television. As part of the democratic process, you will want to find out how candidates stand on issues of importance to you. Candidates are always anxious to meet with voters and are open to hearing your issues. Be an INFORMED VOTER and PARTICIPATE!
Did You Know?
Policymakers know whether you vote? They do not know who you voted for, but they will know if you voted in the election. Policymakers certainly pay attention to individuals who are more likely to vote in the election than if you are not registered and do not vote....so if you want your voice to be heard...VOTE!.
How Can You Help?
You can help by exercising your right to vote and by helping others do the same. You can get the word out about the voter registration drive. Lets facilitate the process by making sure Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries, family members, caregivers, and anyone else interested or concerned with Trust Beneficiary issues are registered voters & actively involved in the voting process.
If you would like more information on voter accomodations or assisting others to register & vote, please contact Tammy Peria or Kathy Fitzgerald You can make a difference by helping ALL Alaskans participate in the democratic process...
List of Candidates:
See the list of candidates in your district
ACCESSING REGISTRATION & VOTER FORMS
You can register directly with Division of Elections (DOE) by clicking on the Voter registration application form below, completing it and following the instructions for returning it to DOE. You can also access the absentee ballot below.
Voter registration application
For information on voting: Vote information
Registrar Training
Free training's to become a voter registrar are held in Anchorage every Wednesday at 12:15 pm at 2525 Gambell Street Suite 100.
Call 522-8683 to register to become a voter registrar!
This is a short 30 minute training.
Please check with your Division of Elections office for training times in your community.
Super Registrar Training
Super Registrar Training Once you have become a voter registrar you may participate in the SuperRegistrar Training. These training's will be offered in Fairbanks, Anchorage with expanded opportunities to access the training online.
Super-Registrar Training Powerpoint
Beyond the basics:
- Options for voting
- Support strategies for voters with special needs
- How to build enthusiasm for the elections
- What you can and cannot say
- Polling place accessibility
- Resources
This free workshop is designed for people committed to making sure that Trust beneficiaries are well-represented at the polls (either in person or absentee) this year.
Contact: Kathy Fitzgerald or Tammy Peria for more information about these training's
Partners In Policymaking Program
UAA Center for Human Development
(907) 272-8270 or toll free: 1-800-243-2199
Get Out the Vote Coalition: What We're Up To
Our Mission: To empower Alaskans with disabilities and other Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries to become active voters and part of the political process by eliminating voting barriers, promoting awareness of the voting process and helping people access their right to vote.
Who we are: An informal coalition of individuals, provider organizations, advocacy groups, and interested allies. Participating groups include:
- AARP
- Access Alaska
- Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities
- Alaska Board on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Alaska Commission on Aging
- Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
- Alaska Mental Health Board
- Disability Law Center of Alaska
- Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
- Key Coalition
- NAMI
- Partners in Policymaking, Center for Human Development:UAA
- People First
- Wallbusters
If you or your organization would like to participate in the I Vote I Count Coalition, please contact Kathy Fitzgerald, Coordinator, Partners in Policymaking.
Selected activities:
- Voter registration
- Voter education
- Candidate forums
- Assistance with the voting process (at the polling place or absentee voting)
- Activities to increase awareness of the power of a single vote
- I vote, I count web site (ivoteicount.com)
- Social activities to encourage voting
- Public service announcements encouraging voting
If you're interested in helping to get out the vote, please contact Kathy Fitzgerald, 907-272-8270.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Capwiz
Check out the Advocacy feature on the Trusts Homepage www.mhtrust.org By signing up for Capwiz under Action E-list you will be able participate in legislative alerts. You will find information on contacting the media and policymakers under the Advocacy button on the AMHT's web page.