Ohio Disability Vote Coalition Membership

Membership & Structure

  1. Representatives of statewide and local disability-related organizations may be members of ODVC.
  2. To become a member, an organization's director or president must sign a membership form committing to ODVC's mission and priorities. The organization will indicate their designated representative who will attend ODVC meetings.
  3. Each designee will attend a minimum of four ODVC meetings and a statewide event each year, and will keep ODVC informed of their organization's voting activity.
  4. Member organizations will be asked to support ODVC with a $50 minimum annual fee. In-kind resources and services will be accepted.
  5. ODVC will be led by a Steering Committee of not more than eleven members.
  6. Each member organization will have one vote in ODVC decisions.
  7. Materials developed by ODVC will be provided in user-friendly, people first language, and in alternate formats upon request.
  8. ODVC will apply for grants to help build the financial sustainability of the organization.

Benefits of Joining ODVC

  • Receive Statewide data about voters with disabilities and their issues to use as a powerful tool for impacting legislators and public policy in Ohio.
  • Invitation to attend a minimum of four informational meeting for members and one statewide voting related event each year.
  • Receive and develop voting articles to include in publications and press releases.
  • Maintain active membership in the National Disability Vote Coalition to ensure Ohio's voice in national elections and a connection to disability vote coalitions

Priorities

ODVC Members will:

  • Register voters with disabilities and encourage registered voters to vote.
  • Build the ODVC organization by increasing membership and participating in ODVC activities.
  • Educate voters with disabilities by giving presentations at meetings, conferences and other events, and connect with local communities to promote ODVC voting efforts.

Join ODVC