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9/11/2020 11:24:28 AM
Did you know that you can sign up for any workshop you prefer from our list? If you want to attend one or two workshops, please do. If you want to attend as many as possible, go for it. We look forward to seeing you.
Each week has one workshop topic. You can choose the time slot that fits your schedule the best, either Monday morning, Monday night, or Saturday morning.
All workshops will be presented in American Sign Language, with English voicing and closed captions. For additional accommodations, please contact jessalyn.akerman-frank@state.mn.us at least two business days in advance.
Personalized voter information sessions for individuals, groups, and organizations can be arranged. Please contact Jessalyn Akerman-Frank at the above email address to schedule.
This is where you can learn about and sign up to attend September's voter workshops.
In this session we will quiz ourselves and our knowledge about voting and share our experiences. We will discuss our answers and you will leave with the top ten tips for this voting season.
Register for the 9/12/2020 10:30 AM - 12 PM workshop
In this workshop you will learn the voting timeline. Know your options for voting, how to register, use the online voting by mail tracking system and other updates. Learn about your rights for asking for accommodations and what resources you can use to support you. We will navigate the mnvotes.org website and encourage you to ask all of your questions.
Choose one of three options:
Register for the 9/14/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM workshop
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Register for the 9/14/2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM workshop
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Register for the 9/19/2020 10:30 AM - 12 PM workshop
Research is a big part of educating ourselves to make informed decisions about our voting choices. In this workshop, you will learn how to research candidates, distinguished between real news and fake news with by using fact checking resources. We will discuss some important community resources, networks and discussions that you can be part of to support you in making voting decisions. Come prepared to navigate the internet, social media and sources. Share your tips and tools.
Choose one of three options:
Register for the 9/21/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM workshop
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Register for the 9/21/2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM workshop
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Register for the 9/26/2020 10:30 AM - 12 PM workshop
Voting is one aspect of engagement. Learn ways that you can participate in debates, political campaigns, discussions, and other outlets. Discuss advocating for access, participating in groups, and proposing questions to candidates that involve supporting your issues. Be familiar with your voting rights.Use your knowledge to engage others in informed decisions about voting.
Choose one of three options:
Register for the 9/28/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM workshop
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Register for the 9/28/2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM workshop
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Register for the 10/23/2020 10:30 AM - 12 PM workshop
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