Florida
This is a “live” list of REV UP state resources and events. If you have a resource or event to add please submit information about your event through this online form. For questions please email programs@www.aapd.com.
State Contacts:
Tony DePalma
Director of Public Policy
Disability Rights Florida
(850) 488-9071 ext. 9737
tonyd@disabilityrightsflorida.org
Deborah Dietz
Executive Director
Disability Independence Group
305-669-2822
debbie@justdigit.org
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- Disability Rights Florida – 1-800-342-0823 extension 6000
Protection and Advocacy Voter Assistance Hotline. - Disability Rights Florida – Voting Rights and Resources
- Florida Division of Elections – Accessible Voting for Persons with Disabilities
- Access The Vote – Website providing voter registration and education for Florida voters with disabilities.
- 2018 Candidate Questionnaires (Gubernatorial, US Senate, and Attorney General)
- Disability Rights Florida – 1-800-342-0823 extension 6000
ATVFL Webinar on Voting
July 15, 2019 | 3-4pm | Online
Topic: Voting and the CIL’s – How does voting fit into the SPIL
ATVFL Meet and Greet
July 18, 2019 | 6-7:30pm | Venture Café, 1951 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL
Topic: Voting and People with Disabilities
ATVFL Statewide Meeting
July 19, 2019 | 10:30am-12pm | Telephonic: Toll Free Call: (888) 585-9008, Conference Room No.: 133-116-452(#)
Topic: Update on ATVFL
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Municipal
Mayoral Races
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~ Past Events ~
Project Vote Nonpartisan Workshop on Voting
June 23, 2018 | 10am-2pm | First Presbyterian Church (5203 Elmira Street Milton, FL 32570)
Every citizen in the United States has the right to vote and a voice in electing political leaders and laws. The challenge we face is to make voting available and accessible to all citizens. Many barriers continue to exist that prohibit voters with intellectual and developmental disabilities to exercise their rights. Come learn all you need to vote! Patty Houghland and John Collins from the Santa Rosa Sumervisor of Elections office will deliver remarks. Lunch and light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to anns@fddc.org.
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 16, 2018 | 11am | Miami, FL
The REV UP Campaign’s National Disability Voter Registration Week aims to increase the political power of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. Come to the Key Clubhouse of South Florida (1400 NW 54th St #102, Miami, FL 33142) at 11am on July 16 to get registered to vote. If you have a disability and may need accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact Santra Denis at SantraD@catalystmiami.org. These events are brought to you by the Enable Project, a coalition that brings together non-profit and social justice organizations and their staff to create channels for inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations and movements.
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 17, 2018 | 2pm | Miami, FL
The REV UP Campaign’s National Disability Voter Registration Week aims to increase the political power of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. Come to the Center for Independent Living of South Florida (4770 Biscayne Blvd #150, Miami, FL 33137) at 2pm on July 17 to get registered to vote. If you have a disability and may need accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact Santra Denis at SantraD@catalystmiami.org. These events are brought to you by the Enable Project, a coalition that brings together non-profit and social justice organizations and their staff to create channels for inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations and movements.
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 18, 2018 | 11am | Miami, FL
The REV UP Campaign’s National Disability Voter Registration Week aims to increase the political power of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. Come to Miami Dade College Interamerican Campus (Student Life Breezeway 627 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33135) at 11am on July 18 to get registered to vote. If you have a disability and may need accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact Santra Denis at SantraD@catalystmiami.org. These events are brought to you by the Enable Project, a coalition that brings together non-profit and social justice organizations and their staff to create channels for inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations and movements.
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 19, 2018 | 6pm | Miami, FL
The REV UP Campaign’s National Disability Voter Registration Week aims to increase the political power of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. Come to the Social Justice Mixer at Mina’s Mediterraneo (749 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138) at 6pm on July 19 to get registered to vote. If you have a disability and may need accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact Santra Denis at SantraD@catalystmiami.org. These events are brought to you by the Enable Project, a coalition that brings together non-profit and social justice organizations and their staff to create channels for inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations and movements.
National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 20, 2018 | 10am | Miami, FL
The REV UP Campaign’s National Disability Voter Registration Week aims to increase the political power of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. Come to the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind (601 SW 8th Ave, Miami, FL 33130) at 10am on July 20 to get registered to vote. If you have a disability and may need accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact Santra Denis at SantraD@catalystmiami.org. These events are brought to you by the Enable Project, a coalition that brings together non-profit and social justice organizations and their staff to create channels for inclusion of people with disabilities in their organizations and movements.
Americans with Disabilities Act Annual Celebration
July 27, 2018 | 10am-2pm | Tampa, FL
The Alliance for Citizens with Disabilities in Tampa, FL will host an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration and voter registration event on July 27th from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Frederick Karl County Center (601 E. Kennedy Blvd.). This free event will include art displays, educational seminars, and more.
