Spokane organizations and activists raise awareness for disability voting rights | News [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. — Local organizations and activists are raising awareness about the importance of the disabled community’s vote. 

This week is Disability Voting Rights Week and on Thursday, The Arc of Spokane and At Work are hosting “Rock the Disability” to educate people with disabilities about their right to vote.

According to Arc of Spokane, the disability vote is the largest minority voting bloc in the United States. 

The event will feature allow the community to gather and hear from self-advocates, get some swag and register to vote. 

John Lemus is an advocate for people with disabilities. He said he hopes the event helps people understand their voting power. 

“It is really important for people to exercise their right to vote, especially people with disabilities because a lot of decisions that elected officials make impact the lives of people with disabilities, whether it’s money that is available for social services, or funds that are available for people …