Voting shouldn’t feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, and Sonoma County totally gets it. These civic heroes are rolling out accessible voting workshops that make participating in democracy as smooth as your morning cold brew. 🗳️

Imagine a world where casting your ballot isn’t a nerve-wracking experience for folks with disabilities or language barriers. That’s exactly what the county’s Registrar of Voters Office is cooking up with two upcoming game-changing workshops.

Accessibility Is The New Cool

First up, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, there’s an in-person deep dive at the Registrar of Voters Office in Santa Rosa. From 11 a.m. to noon, they’ll be showcasing accessible ballot marking devices that make voting a breeze for people with different abilities. No complicated tech, no intimidating processes - just straightforward democratic participation.

Language? No Problem

Then on Tuesday, Oct. 14, they’re taking the accessibility party online via Zoom. This virtual workshop will help voters whose primary language isn’t English navigate the voting landscape. Want ballot materials in Khmer, Tagalog, or Vietnamese? They’ve got you covered.

Bottom line: Sonoma County is proving that democracy isn’t just a privilege for some - it’s a right for everyone. And they’re making sure every voice can be heard, loud and clear. Now that’s what we call progressive governance. 💪