Get Ready to Vote During Disability Voting Rights Week

Disability Voting Rights Week takes place September 14–18, followed by National Voter Registration Day on September 15. Together, these nonpartisan initiatives offer an important opportunity to help people with disabilities register, prepare and exercise their right to vote.

Led by the American Association of People with Disabilities and its REV UP campaign, Disability Voting Rights Week works to build the power of the disability vote through education, community engagement and action. REV UP stands for “Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power.” This year’s theme, “Be an Accessible Democracy Defender,” reminds us that everyone has a role in making voting accessible.

Voting decisions affect schools, health care, community services, employment, housing, civil rights and many other issues that shape the daily lives of people with disabilities and their families. Yet voters with disabilities continue to face barriers to obtaining information, accessing polling places and receiving the assistance or accommodations they need.

During Disability Voting Rights Week, you can:

- - Register to vote or confirm that your registration information is current.
  - Learn what will appear on your ballot.
  - Make a voting plan, including when, where and how you will vote.
  - Learn about your voting rights and available accommodations.
  - Help a family member, friend or community member find accessible voting information.
  - Share trusted, nonpartisan voting resources with your network.

California residents can register, preregister or check their voter registration through the California Secretary of State’s voter registration website.

DISABILITY VOTING RESOURCES

The following resources can help voters, families, advocates and organizations prepare for the election:

- - The Arc Advocacy Toolkit: Voting resources, talking points, social media materials and tools for supporting voters with disabilities.
  - The Arc Voting Resources: Plain-language voter education, a voter pledge, registration tools and information about voting rights.
  - AAPD and REV UP: Resources to increase disability civic engagement and improve election accessibility.
  - Disability Voting Rights Week Toolkit: Tools for participating in and promoting Disability Voting Rights Week.

UPCOMING VOTER EDUCATION WEBINARS

Voter EVE Education and Voter Engagement

Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. (PST) / 4:00 p.m. (EST)

This interactive webinar will help voters feel confident and prepared, understand available supports and learn about voting rights and assistance. The webinar is hosted by the National Coalition on Accessible Voting, of which The Arc is a member.

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Understanding Your Ballot and Voting With Confidence

Thursday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. (PST) / Noon (EST)

Led by people with disabilities, this webinar will cover how to understand your ballot, research candidates and ballot questions, and use artificial intelligence responsibly when learning about issues. It is co-hosted by The Arc, NEXT for AUTISM and First Place Global’s Vote the Spectrum.

These resources can be used throughout the election season. Please share them with your family, friends and community so every eligible voter has the information and support needed to participate.RE

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