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How to Participate
Follow @GreggBeratan @AndrewPulrang @DisVisibility and @AAPD. When it’s time for the chat, search #CripTheVote on Twitter for the series of live tweets under the ‘Latest’ tab for the full conversation.
If you don’t use Twitter, you can follow along in real time here: http://twubs.com/CripTheVote
If you might be overwhelmed by the amount of tweets and only want to see the chat’s questions so you can respond to them, check @DisVisibility’s account. The questions will be Tweeted approximately 5-6 minutes apart.
Another way to participate in the chat is to use this app that allows you to pause the chat if the Tweets are coming at you too fast: http://www.tchat.io/
Here is a link for people who are new to Twitter on starting an account and how to use it: https://help.twitter.com/en/new-user-faq
Here’s an article about how to participate in a Twitter chat: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/how-to-participate-in-a-twitter-chat/546805/
Check out this captioned ASL explanation of how to participate in a chat by @behearddc https://www.facebook.com/HEARDDC/videos/1181213075257528/
Introductory Tweets and Chat Questions
Welcome to the #CripTheVote Twitter chat on debate accessibility with co-host @AAPD! Remember to use the #CripTheVote & #REVUP hashtag when you tweet. If you respond to a question such as Q1, your tweet should follow this format: “A1 [your message] #CripTheVote #REVUP”
Q1 Please describe your experiences following and watching debates featuring Presidential candidates for #Election2020. How do you watch and follow the debate as it happens live? #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q2 If you have watched or followed recent debates featuring Presidential candidates for #Election2020, what are your overall thoughts on their quality, format, and content? #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q3 Have you experienced any accessibility issues when watching, following, or attending a debate? Please describe. #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q4 What makes a debate ‘good’ or ‘bad’ in your opinion? What do you expect from candidates during a debate? #CripTheVote #REVUP
A moderator in December 19, 2019 Democratic primary debate asked a question about disability for the first time ever. For a brief recap: https://wakelet.com/wake/eeffba6c-73b0-4ace-be8e-8a0153262409 #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q5 What kinds of questions are missing from the debates so far, especially for the disability community? What are you looking for in a candidate’s response? #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q6 Are there particular formats or moderation by hosts that you prefer? What types of formats and moderation are more inclusive and accessible to you as a viewer? #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q7 How much of a factor is a candidate’s performances in debates in deciding who you will vote for? #CripTheVote #REVUP
Q8 What are some recommendations to networks, moderators, and candidates on improving debates so that they are more accessible and inclusive? #CripTheVote #REVUP
This concludes our #CripTheVote chat on debate accessibility with @AAPD. Many thanks to everyone for joining us today! Please keep the conversation going! A recap of this chat will be up shortly. For more: http://cripthevote.blogspot.com/ #REVUP
