Flyer promoting a Voter Registration Drive hosted by Challenge Unlimited and NAACP. The flyer features a patriotic design with red, white, and blue stars on both sides. It includes the title 'Every Voice Matters' and a bold red button with the text 'Join Us.' The event is scheduled for September 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Challenge Unlimited Skills Training Center, located at 4452 Industrial Drive, Alton, IL 62002. The flyer states that volunteers from the NAACP will assist individuals who need help registering to vote or updating their voter registration. The required materials include two valid forms of ID, such as a State ID, driver's license, medical card, or utility bill. No pre-registration is required, and for questions, attendees can contact Stephanie at (618) 462-4593. The bottom of the flyer contains images of a voter registration application, disability voter registration week buttons, and two individuals smiling while working on documents.

Challenge Unlimited joins thousands-strong democracy coalition to register voters in Alton

Alton, Illinois, (September 6, 2024) – On September 17, 2024, Challenge Unlimited joins a coalition of thousands of Partners across the country that will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a coordinated democracy blitz aimed at getting every eligible American registered to vote in advance of election 2024! Every eligible citizen should have the option to exercise their right to be heard at the ballot box, and with well over 5 million registered voters to its name since 2012, National Voter Registration Day is the perfect day to start getting America #VoteReady for Election 2024. With this year’s holiday being the last big opportunity to get millions of Americans registered to vote in advance of the presidential election, there’s no time like National Voter Registration Day to ensure every eligible American is ready to participate in our shared democracy this November 5.

“As a disability services organization we believe everyone’s voice matters and September 9th kicks off National Disability Voting Rights Week. We know that individuals with disabilities often experience barriers in not just getting to the polls but in getting registered and we are proud to stand beside the thousands of national, state, and local organizations and volunteers each year who serve as the driving force behind National Voter Registration Day’s mission to get every eligible American registered before their next trip to the ballot box” said Charlotte Hammond, CEO of Challenge Unlimited. “This is why we are partnering with our local NAACP Chapter to host a voter registration drive at our Alton Skills Training Center. The event will provide a much-needed, powerful voice for advocacy on accessibility and voting rights concerns for Illinois disabled citizens”

On September 11, Challenge Unlimited and the NAACP invite anyone in the community who is not registered to vote to stop by their training facility at 4452 Industrial Drive in Alton between 9AM and 11AM. Volunteers from the NAACP will be on site to help those who need assistance in getting registered. Pre-registration is not required but anyone wanting to register will need to bring 2 forms of ID.

The Challenge Unlimited website, CUINC.org includes comprehensive and state-specific resources on voter registration and voting more generally. For inquiries about National Voter Registration Day and disability voting resources please email Stephanie at [email protected]

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About Challenge Unlimited:
Challenge Unlimited is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities by providing pathways to employment, residential services, and other support programs. For more information, visit www.cuinc.org.

About National Voter Registration Day:
Challenge Unlimited is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities by providing pathways to employment, residential services, and other support programs. For more information, visit www.cuinc.org.