{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Healthy Project Podcast","title":"Empowering Independent Voting: Bettina Dolinsek on Accessible Ballot Advocacy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1518,"description":"In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages in a compelling conversation with Bettina Dolinsek, President of the Iowa Council of the United Blind and a passionate advocate for accessible absentee ballot voting.\nBettina shares her journey and the significant strides being made to ensure independent and private voting for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. She delves into the challenges these voters face, the importance of technological solutions, and the advocacy efforts required to bring about legislative changes.\nDiscover how accessible voting is not only a matter of convenience but a crucial aspect of health equity and civic engagement. Bettina also highlights her work in digital accessibility and her mission to make voting and other everyday activities more inclusive.\nKey Topics Covered:\nThe Accessible Absentee Ballot Voting Bill\nTechnological solutions for secure and independent voting\nOvercoming misconceptions and trust issues in the voting process\nStrategies for effective advocacy and legislative change\nBettina’s broader efforts in promoting digital accessibility and community education\nTune in for an inspiring discussion on the intersection of accessibility, technology, and social justice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in health equity, voting rights, and the empowerment of disabled communities.\nConnect with Bettina Dolinsek:\nWebsite: ICUBLIND.org\nFor more details, contact Corey Dion Lewis for Bettina’s personal information.\nFollow The Healthy Project Podcast:\nWebsite: TheHealthyProject.co\nYouTube\nInstagram\nAcessibleVoting #DigitalAccessibility #HealthEquity #TheHealthyProjectPodcast #CoreyDionLewis #BettinaDolinsek #VotingRights #Advocacy #Inclusion","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MSRYwgzVwmOkZXeinjXJXt6vM1REXDF2oD3ZSMgwLMU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lY2Zl/MzVlNDRkOWQ4MDEz/ZTNkOTY2MzMyNzYx/M2I0MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}