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
•The Get Out the Vote Coaliation has drafted a list of questions for a candidate survey. The questions will be sent to all candidates statewide and their answers will be posted on this website. Please see the Candidates page for the survey questions (to be available soon) and a list of state studies used as a resource for background material for the survey questions.
•You will also find a new Voter Information Packet which will be distributed to all Beneficiary Providers statewide. These Voter Information Packets will be disseminated through the agengies to Trust beneficiaries and individuals with physical disabilities. Please go to the Voter Resource section of this site for the packet.
You can make a difference by helping ALL Alaskans participate in the democratic process....contact Kathy Fitzgerald to discover how you can help!
Registrar Training
Free trainings 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
Once you have become a voter registrar you may participate in the SuperRegistrar Training. These trainings will be offered in Fairbanks, Anchorage with expanded opportunities to access the training online.
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 for more information about these trainings
Partners In Policymaking Program
UAA Center for Human Development
(907) 272-8270
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
- Bean's Cafe
- Disability Law Center of Alaska
- Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
- Key Coalition
- NAMI
- UAA Center for Human Development's Partners in Policymaking
- People First
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 website (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.
Second Chance to Hear What's Going On
To listen to audio stream coverage from the Alaska Legislature, the Administration, or the Alaska Supreme Court visit Gavel-to-Gavel Alaska. You can listen to coverage from the Governor's Press Conference, Health Care Caucus, City and Bureau of Juneau Assembly, or from the Alaska Supreme Court.
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 webpage.