How should supports act during the voting process?

Tips from the Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition

• Before voting, review the Easy Voters Guide and/or the Voters’ Pamphlet with the person you are supporting to vote.

• Encourage the person to write down or bring up questions during the preparation process.

• Describe your role: to help someone to vote.

  • You are not there to tell them who or what to vote for.

  • You are there to help the person you are supporting to vote.

• Help during the voting process by assisting someone with communication or requesting the necessary accommodations.