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BY ERIN CARDEN, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VOTERIDERS \u2014 MARCH 8, 2024<\/p>\n

\"'I'll
Annette Pereira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It had been years since fifty-seven-year-old Annette Pereira had an Ohio ID.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t have all the paperwork I needed to get one,\u201d she explained. To secure identification, Annette first needed a copy of her New York City birth certificate and a Social Security card, neither of which she had.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Without an ID, there was a lot Annette couldn\u2019t do. \u201cI couldn\u2019t get government assistance or go to the doctor,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She also could no longer vote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, Ohio implemented a <\/span>strict voter ID law<\/span><\/a> requiring all Ohioans to provide an unexpired photo identification to cast a ballot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, Annette walked into a local community center and learned about VoteRiders<\/a>. \u201cThe community center was giving out clothes, food, all kinds of stuff,\u201d said Annette. A VoteRiders <\/span>volunteer<\/span><\/a> was also there to offer <\/span>free voter ID information and assistance<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Annette picked up one of VoteRiders\u2019 Ohio <\/span>Voter ID Information Cards<\/span><\/a>, a pocket-sized guide to <\/span>what types of IDs are accepted to vote in Ohio<\/span><\/a>. The VoteRiders volunteer let her know that if she called the Helpline number listed on the back of the card, VoteRiders would help get her a new state identification for free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few days later, a team of <\/span>VoteRiders volunteers<\/span><\/a> jumped on Annette\u2019s case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applying for a birth certificate can be a complicated process without ID, so VoteRiders enlisted a pro bono lawyer to lend a hand. First VoteRiders arranged a Zoom video conference between Annette and a New York City-based lawyer at a local library in Cleveland, Ohio. During the video conference, the lawyer took a picture of Annette to confirm her identity and helped her apply for a copy of her New York City birth certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once Annette had successfully obtained a copy of her birth certificate, it was time to track down her medical records so she could secure a new Social Security card. VoteRiders arranged for a free Uber to take Annette to and from the Social Security Office to complete this step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a few days, it will be time for Annette to secure her new ID at the BMV. VoteRiders helped Annette schedule the BMV appointment and will arrange another Uber ride to get her there and back. When Annette gets to the BMV, another <\/span>VoteRiders volunteer <\/span><\/a>will be there to make sure everything runs smoothly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to all the people who rallied behind her, Annette will soon have the ID she needs to receive government benefits and medical care. She will also have the ability to vote in the Ohio primaries on March 19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll vote to give my opinion,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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