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Tikki

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4. With you in solidarity..

Reply to cyclonefence (Original post)

Thu Aug 8, 2024, 12:30 PM

Aug 2024

Our 22 year old grandson with an intellectual deficit has voted and will continue to vote.
We talk about what is important to his life and future and our life’s as Seniors.

He is a great guy that has worked part time since graduation of High School.

The Tikkis

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My intellectually disabled daughter has voted in every election since she turned 18 [View all] cyclonefence Aug 2024 OP

Congratulations to you both. delisen Aug 2024 #1

I have an intellectually disabled cousin who knows more about politics than most people. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #2

Thank you for sharing your story with your daughter--that only reemphasizes the importance of voting... hlthe2b Aug 2024 #3

With you in solidarity.. Tikki Aug 2024 #4

Guard her rights arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #5

So has my ASD/HD son Jilly_in_VA Aug 2024 #6