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ALT Flyer featuring a photo of a prison fence with a sign reading 'Authorized Persons Only' and a call for people with health conditions who experienced incarceration to take the AAPD's Community Input Survey.
ALT Two women in REV UP clothing smile at the camera. A Black woman wears red square glasses and red lipstick; a white woman stands beside her. Both wear light red REV UP hats and cream REV UP T-shirts.
ALT A white person with short brown hair wearing headphones uses an accessible voting machine while another person stands nearby.
ALT Two Black REV UP organizers sit at a table with voting materials to register voters at an institutional care facility.
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Two women in REV UP clothing smile at the camera. A Black woman wears red square glasses and red lipstick; a white woman stands beside her. Both wear light red REV UP hats and cream REV UP T-shirts.
A white person with short brown hair wearing headphones uses an accessible voting machine while another person stands nearby.
Two Black REV UP organizers sit at a table with voting materials to register voters at an institutional care facility.
Three older women hold "Accessible Voting Is Our Right signs and wear other REV UP buttons and shirts.
Digital drawing made by Derek, one of our REV UP members, says "Are you VOTE ready? What do I need to bring to vote IN PERSON?" A cartoon character that looks like a REV UP button with eyes and arms says in a speech bubble, "we can help!". An arm holds a card that says "IDENTIFICATION." The REV UP button is pointing to aapd.com and aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week](/pic/orig/media%2FHTGGQ1HWYAANxN9.jpg)
ALT Jess Davidson [6:15 PM] Two women in REV UP clothing smile at the camera. A Black woman wears red square glasses and red lipstick; a white woman stands beside her. Both wear light red REV UP hats and cream REV UP T-shirts. A white person with short brown hair wearing headphones uses an accessible voting machine while another person stands nearby. Two Black REV UP organizers sit at a table with voting materials to register voters at an institutional care facility. Three older women hold "Accessible Voting Is Our Right signs and wear other REV UP buttons and shirts. Digital drawing made by Derek, one of our REV UP members, says "Are you VOTE ready? What do I need to bring to vote IN PERSON?" A cartoon character that looks like a REV UP button with eyes and arms says in a speech bubble, "we can help!". An arm holds a card that says "IDENTIFICATION." The REV UP button is pointing to aapd.com and aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week
ALT Today, a judge sided with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Texas, Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, and Montana in the Texas v. Kennedy case.
ALT This will end some of the 2024 community integration regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
ALT This is a step backward for our community. However, the judge did not find that Section 504 or the community integration mandate are unconstitutional.
ALT Remember: We still have rights. The Americans with Disabilities Act is still the law. Section 504 is still the law. The Olmstead decision is still the law.
ALT Announcement for AAPD 2027 Summer Internship Program with application deadline October 1, 2026, 5 PM ET and encouragement to apply.
ALT A grid of headshots on a purple background featuring the Tony Coelho Media Scholarship recipients. Above that, text that says: "Tony Coelho Media Scholarship Recipients".
ALT 5 ways to keep the DVRW momentum going.
ALT Make a plan to vote. Learn about the candidates and the issues. Learn what’s important to YOU. Prepare for an accessible voting experience. Encourage friends and family to get ready for the election. Get involved locally! As an election worker, or as part of REV UP.
ALT Learn about REV UP.
ALT Keep being an accessible democracy defender!
ALT Three ways to engage in collective action during Disability Voting Rights Week in bold blue and red text.
ALT REV UP has 27 coalitions in 26 states! Join or start one in your area. AAPD will help you!
ALT Sign up to be a poll worker!
ALT Advocate for laws that support accessible voting, and a more accessible democracy.
ALT White text on a navy blue background reminding people to apply for the Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award.
ALT A red and blue list on a cream colored background that says: "Make a plan to vote. Check your voter registration or register. Learn key dates, deadlines, issues, and your polling location. Make an accessibility plan. Save 866-OUR-VOTE. Call it in case you have issues. Learn your voting rights. Plan to vote as early as possible and track your ballot."
ALT Voting should be accessible to everyone
ALT But voters with disabilities face many barriers
ALT This can look like... Polling places that are inaccessible States with strict voter ID laws Lack of accessible information Voter disenfranchisement laws
ALT In a truly accessible democracy, all people with disabilities should be able to vote in the manner most accessible to them
ALT Announcement for the first AAPD Alumni Network Regional Gathering in Washington, D.C., from November 6-8, 2026, urging registration.
ALT Blue and red stylized graphic that says "Disability voting rights week is here. Be an accessible democracy defender"
ALT All caps white text on a navy background that says "Special education is education. We cannot go backward."
ALT Disability Voting Rights Week from September 14-18, 2026. "Democracy is strongest when accessible to all! Blue background with white banners and red writing. Text at bottom: Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) is a nonpartisan movement hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities and REV UP. MEAction proudly participates each year.
