Campaign 2016 and People with Disabilities: Access & Opportunities for All

A Special Summit for Campaign Consultants, Hill Staff and Disability Leaders Featuring Gov. Jack Markell and Dave Hoppe

WHEN
Monday, August 8, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET)

WHERE
Rayburn House Office Building - Gold Room - 2168, Washington, DC

Polls show that the majority of voters either have a disability or a loved one with a disability. Voters with disabilities and their families are up for grabs — and the actions that campaigns take to reach out to these voters can make the difference between winning and losing. Yet far too many campaigns are not reaching this demographic — one-in-five Americans — in a meaningful way. 

A summit convened by the nonprofit nonpartisan organization RespectAbility will showcase how campaigns, candidates and elected officials can not only reach out to but fully include voters with disabilities. It's time for candidates to view people with disabilities — the largest minority group in America — as an important voting group like African Americans, soccer moms and the LGBTQ community. 

Sessions will focus on important topics from disability messaging the 2016 national election to ensuring events and campaign materials are accessible to all. Gov. Jack Markell (D-DE) and Dave Hoppe, who serves as Chief of Staff to Speaker Paul Ryan, will receive awards for their work in ensuring people with disabilities have every opportunity to succeed. In addition, hear from Rodney Hood of JP Morgan Chase, who will speak about the successes of the new Conference Accessibility Initiative and how you can utilize these best practices in your work. 

Event is free but space is limited. Sign up early to reserve your spot!