#TheArcVotes

The Arc of Massachusetts Voter Resource Center

Welcome to the homepage for #TheArcVotes, The Arc of Massachusetts Voting Resource Center.

Voting is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape our communities and our future. For individuals with IDD and autism and their families, every vote directly impacts critical state and federal policy—from funding for direct support professionals and community living to accessible healthcare, housing, and transportation.

This page is your go-to hub for participating in the electoral process with confidence. Explore clear guides on voter registration and accessibility rights, dive into why voting matters to The Arc of Massachusetts staff and Government Affairs Committee, and access resources designed to ensure every voice is heard at the ballot box.

#TheArcVotes Resources

Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know Before Voting

Fact Sheet: Understanding Voting Rights and Current Threats to Access for the Disability Community

2026 Voting Webinar

Voting Accessibility

Help America Vote Act (HAVA) 2002: Voting needs to be “accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters” (“On Voting Accessibility for People with Disabilities,” Norman Ornstein and Kristina Kopić). It further mandates that every voting place have at least one accessible voting machine.

Voting under Guardianship

Some people think that any person with a guardian cannot vote. This is not true. Some states make voting harder for people with guardians, but having a guardian does not automatically take away your right to vote. A guardian is a person a court chooses to help someone make decisions. But even if you have a guardian, you may still be able to vote.

Learn more here from The Arc US.