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We recognize and appreciate that all of the various groups, ethnicities, persuasions, identities, and beliefs that make up American society are present; we share issues and concerns in common with the other DA caucuses. Discrimination has no place in Democrats Abroad and its ancillary organizations (e.g. country committees, chapters, interest groups, caucuses, etc.), nor the Global Disability Caucus.
GOALS
● Reach out to members with disabilities and special needs, as well as their dependents living abroad, to encourage them to register to vote and to engage them in advocacy for our policy positions;
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● Introduce and ensure www.VoteFromAbroad.org, Drop-in-Voter-Assistance and Voter-Outreach efforts follow digital accessibility guidelines and are better suited for Americans with disabilities living abroad;
ACTIONS
● Facilitate get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts for U.S. Citizens with disabilities; and also develop sensible and sensitive GOTV strategies for encouraging persons with disabilities living overseas;
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● Work with DNC Disability Council, Municipal, County and State Democratic Parties to ensure that there is a platform that represents Americans with disabilities;
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Work within the DA structure and its rules;
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● From time to time, review and update the GDC’s Terms of Reference for submission to the DPCA Executive Committee for approval;
ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE
Confirmed membership in the Global Disability Caucus shall be restricted to members of Democrats Abroad.
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FOUNDING MEMBER
GLOBAL DISABILITY CAUCUS
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Kenneth Sherman (Canada)
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FOUNDING MEMBER
GLOBAL DISABILITY CAUCUS
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Marnie Delaney (France)
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FOUNDING MEMBER
GLOBAL DISABILITY CAUCUS
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Denise Roig (Canada)
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FOUNDING MEMBER
GLOBAL DISABILITY CAUCUS
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Allyssa Schoenemann (Germany)
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FOUNDING MEMBER
GLOBAL DISABILITY CAUCUS
[Draft.7 | Version drafted on August 31, 2021 | Approved by the DPCA ExCom on September 18, 2021]