REV UP Texas is working with the non-partisan, nonprofit, Register2Vote to count people with disabilities, and their families, friends and advocates, who register to vote using this custom REV UP Link above.
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Our Mission
The mission of REV UP Texas is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP Texas works with people with disabilities, their family members, supporters, professionals, the general public, and policymakers on issues affecting the integration of people with disabilities of all ages into every aspect of community living. REV UP Texas is a Non-Partisan, statewide coalition working to ensure and
empower people with disabilities and our allies to get more involved in electoral politics.
When we say POWER THE DISABILITY VOTE, we speak as people with all kinds of disabilities at all ages. We also include our friends, families, and advocates, as well as providers & professionals. Collectively, our nonpartisan vote will influence funding, legislation, and policies that empower us to live independently.
DID YOU KNOW?
15.8 million citizens with disabilities reported voting in the November 2022 elections.
In Texas, there are an estimated 3.5 million disabled voters eligible to vote.
The Medicaid Shortfall for 2020 was 4.5 billion.
When it comes to services offered to Texans with disabilities, Texas ranks 50th.
The percentage of Americans living with a disability is 56%.
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Dates to Remember
The mission of REV UP Texas is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information.
September 9 - 13
Disability Voting Rights Week
Formerly National Disability Voter Registration Week overseen by National REV UP, AAPD.
September 17
Celebrate Constitution Day
A Public Service Announcement (PSA) that introduces us to Gouverneur Morris, a person with a disability who wrote the preamble to the
U.S. Constitution.
September 17
National Voter Registration Day
Voting Rights organizations all over the U.S. promote local, state and national voter registration activities and events.
Voter Hotline:
1-888-796-VOTE (8683)
https://www.disabilityrightstx.org/en/category/voting/
League of Women Voters of Texas
https://lwvtexas.org/Be-a-Texas-Voter
VoteTexas.gov
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml