The Arc of Nebraska

11/03/2026

📞Voting Questions or Concerns? Call Civic Nebraska’s Nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline: (402)890-5291

It’s Election Day, Nebraska! Here’s your checklist for today, Tuesday, November 3:

🕗 KNOW YOUR VOTING HOURS
Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT / 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MT. In line when polls close? Stay in line!

📍 FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
Check your location before heading out: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov.

🪪 BRING AN ACCEPTABLE PHOTO ID
Examples include a Nebraska driver’s license or state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, tribal ID, or Nebraska college or university photo ID. Acceptable IDs can be expired. For the full list and options if you don’t have an acceptable ID, visit https://sos.nebraska.gov/voter-id.

✅ REVIEW YOUR BALLOT
Explore races and ballot measures with Civic Nebraska’s nonpartisan Ballot Builder: https://civicnebraska.branch.vote.

🚗 NEED A RIDE IN LINCOLN?
Civic Nebraska and zTrip are offering free rides from 4 to 8 p.m. CT for registered Lancaster County voters living in Belmont, West Lincoln, Near South, Woods Park, West A, North Bottoms, City Campus, Everett, or Clinton.

Request your ride in advance by 7 p.m. CT. Rides are first come, first served: bit.ly/civicride.

📞 QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS VOTING?
Call or text Civic Nebraska’s nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline: 402-890-5291.

Save this checklist and share it with someone who could use it!

11/03/2026

✅After voting, please share your experience so we can assess accessibility in Nebraska.

Please complete AFTER submitting your vote. Tell us about your experience! Whether you voted by mail, at the polls, or at an election office…we want to hear from you. Questions towards the end are related to: Parking, Entryways, Voting Area, and Check-In. This questionnaire is being used to ensure...

10/31/2026

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Disability rights don’t stop at the polls. What Nebraska voters with disabilities should know about their rights:

- Accessible voting is your right: The Americans with Disabilities Act requires state and local governments to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in elections. Additionally, state law provides that all polling places must meet strict accessibility standards.
- You can choose who helps you: Voters who need assistance because of a disability may choose someone they trust to help them read or mark their ballot. This may include a friend, family member or election official. The person assisting cannot be the voter’s employer, an agent of their employer, or an officer or agent of their union.
- You can ask for accessible equipment: Nebraska polling places must have an ExpressVote machine to help voters mark their ballots privately and independently. Features include audio, enlarged text and support for a sip-and-puff device. Ask a poll worker about using the equipment.
- A guardianship does not automatically take away your right to vote: A Nebraskan under guardianship retains their voting rights unless a court order expressly takes away those rights or a court finds them “non compos mentis” (mentally incompetent). A finding of “mental incapacity” for purposes of appointing a guardian is not the same as a finding of “non compos mentis.” Guardians can help the people they support understand the voting process and exercise their rights. They should not impose their political views or encourage votes for certain candidates or ballot measures. Instead, guardians should empower voters to form their own opinions and make their own choices.

Your voice belongs here. Every eligible Nebraskan deserves a full and fair opportunity to vote.

Facing a barrier at the polls? Call 402-890-5291.

Make your plan to vote: aclunebraska.org/vote26

10/22/2026

LINCOLN AREA: You don’t want to miss this event! Plan to drop in & learn about DHHS Medicaid Waivers.

UPDATE: Speaker will be Jenn Clark, Ed.D, LIMHP | Deputy Director of Community Services

📣 Have Questions About Medicaid Waivers? We've Got Answers!

Join The Arc of Lincoln's Parent Network for an informative evening with Joyful Stoves from DHHS!

Learn about Medicaid HCBS Waivers, eligibility, how to apply, Service Coordination, and planning for the services and supports your loved one may need!

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 5200 Francis St., Lincoln, NE

💜 Parents and caregivers, this is a great opportunity to get informed, ask questions, and connect!

✅ Register today and submit your questions in advance!

👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/parent-network

10/22/2026

Our voices matter! Last chance to register in-person at your county election office is Oct. 23rd.

As the election approaches, disability advocates in Nebraska work to ensure that no voice is left unheard.

The Arc of Nebraska and the Arc of Lincoln hosted an event on Sept. 29 to inform the public about options for accessibility, such as voting by mail.

Story by Mackenzie Evans
Read the article to learn more about accessibility options for this year's election:
https://ow.ly/INmm50ZYgYL

10/16/2026

Today is the last day to register online to vote! You have until the 23rd to register in person at your county election office.

Check your voter registration status:

https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView

Nebraskans have until 11:59 pm CT TODAY (October 16th) to complete their voter registration online in time for this year's general election. Get registered now at bit.ly/tableRTV and use your power this election.

Miss today's deadline? In-person registration is open at your county election commission until October 23rd.

10/15/2026

In case you’ve missed Lincoln’s Local Arc chapter event…

🌙🎉 THE HARVEST MOON SILENT AUCTION IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🎉🌙

You don't have to be at Harvest Moon to join in the fun! 🎁✨

Our silent auction is packed with amazing items and experiences, and YOU can be part of the excitement! Whether you're shopping for yourself, looking for the perfect gift, or simply wanting to support a great cause, there's something special waiting for you!

🛍️ Here's how to join the fun:
✅ Register for our silent auction through GalaBid!
✅ Browse the exciting auction packages.
✅ Place your bids on your favorite items.
✅ Keep an eye on the bidding and see if you come out on top! 🏆

💚 Every bid helps support our mission and makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

📲 REGISTER, BROWSE, AND START BIDDING HERE!
👉https://galabid.com/harvestmoon2026

📣 SHARE THIS POST with your friends and family so they can join the fun, too!

Let's make this year's Harvest Moon an incredible success! 🌙💚

10/15/2026

October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day: A day to recognize the independence and achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired while raising awareness about accessibility and the importance of safe, inclusive communities.

🦯 A white cane is more than a mobility tool. It's a symbol of independence, confidence, and freedom.

White canes help people navigate the world on their own terms. But independence also depends on the world around us, from accessible sidewalks and safe crossings to public spaces designed with everyone in mind.

At The Arc of Nebraska, we believe accessibility is essential to building communities where EVERYONE has the opportunity to participate, contribute, and thrive. Physical disabilities like blindness & hearing impairment matter, and can impact those within the I/DD community. Accessibility as a whole matters!

Independence isn't just about where we can go. It's about having the freedom to choose our own path.

10/14/2026

Nebraska Voters, Do You Know These Election Facts?!

⭐️Mail-in voting is secure. However, post mark dates are NOT accepted. Ballots must make it to the county commission by Election Day.

⭐️Nebraska is the only state where poll workers can be drafted to work the election. You can be drafted by mail. Those 70yrs or older can opt out and you can submit documents stating your inability to serve. If your physical abilities restrict your time to only a few hours, you can work a flexible shift. All registered voters are eligible to be drafted.

⭐️Nebraska allows electronic voting for those overseas(military or civilian), but those individuals MUST apply through their county election commission office for this process.

⭐️Douglas County Election Office is currently being remodeled. Next election cycle, voters will have access to two ADA counters and ADA accessible rooms.

❤️Special thanks to Danielle and Chris from the Douglas County Election Commission, Craig from NASP, Joni from Tectonic Change, & The League of Women Voters! The Arc at Ollie Webb PRISM team brought strong voices to the table to educate us on Nebraska’s elections.

10/12/2026

A glimpse at this past weekend’s People First of Nebraska Convention 2026: “Nothing About Us Without Us.”

❤️Advocacy run BY and FOR Nebraskans with disabilities. If you have considered getting involved, now is the time to join a chapter!

https://www.peoplefirstnebraska.com/