Texas
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 Contact:
Bob Kafka
Organizer
REV UP Texas
512-431-4085
revuptx@gmail.com
- Disability Rights Texas – (888) 796-VOTE (8683)
Protection and Advocacy Voter Assistance Hotline. - Disability Rights Texas – Voting Rights
- VoteTexas.gov – Voters with Disabilities
- REV UP Campaign Kicks Off in Houston, TX
Video recap of the REV UP launch event in Houston, Texas on February 23, 2016.
- VoteTexas.Gov – Voters with Disabilities
Voting information for Texas voters with disabilities.
- Rides to the Polls
- Polling Place Accessibility Survey
Disability Rights Texas would like to know if your polling place is accessible. Providing us information on the accessibility of your polling place may help resolve accessibility issues in the future. - You’re Never Too Old to Vote!
- Your Vote Matters! – San Antonio League of Women Voters (video)
- Candidate Survey from the 2018 Texas Disability Issues Forum
Questions for the candidate running for Attorney General, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and US Senate. - New ACC Study Reveals Texas-Sized Disability Voting Bloc
- Voter’s Guide for the March 6, 2018 Primary Election – League of Women Voters
- Texas Disability Proclamations
- 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in PDF (also available in Word on site above)
- Disability Voter Registration Week in PDF (also available in Word on site above)
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Municipal Elections
- Arlington, Texas
- Collin County, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- El Paso County, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Garland, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Irving, Texas
- Plano, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Tarrant County, Texas
Special State Legislative Election
Mayoral Elections
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~ Past Events ~
CBCIL NDVRW Events
July 15- 19, 2019 | Corpus Christi, TX
The Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (CBCIL), the League of Women Voters, The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, and the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County are hosting several voter registration events.
Mon. July 15: Voter Registration, 9am-12pm, and Deputy Voter Registrar Training at 3:30pm – Nueces County Courthouse
Tues. July 16: City Hall Proclamation to be read in honor of National Disability Voter Registration Week, 11:30 am – Corpus Christi City Hall
Wed. July 17: Voter Registration, 9am-12pm – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, 5151 McArdle Rd, 78411
Thurs. July 18 – Fri. July 19: Voter Registration, all day – CBCIL Main Office, 1537 Seventh St., 7840
Tarrant County REV UP Events
July 15- 19, 2019 | 10am | Tarrant County, TX
Do you have a …
Name change
Change of Address
Teenager who is almost 18 years of age
Are you …
65 years old or disabled
Not registered to vote in the county in which you reside in
Going to be absent from the county during Early Voting or Election Day
Visit us if you answered Yes to any of the questions above !
Voter registration drives are being held each day of National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) at various locations.
Mon. July 15: TX Health Fort Worth – Richardson Tower, 700 5th Ave, Fort Worth
Tues. July 16: TX Health – HEB – 1600 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford
Wed. July 17: Harris TX Health Fort Worth – Richardson Tower
Thurs. July 18: Tarrant County Public Health – 1101 S. Main St, Fort Worth
Fri. July 19: Hazel Harvey Peace Center – 818 Missouri Ave, Fort Worth
REV UP Texas NDVWR Kick-Off Event
July 16, 2019 | 10am-12pm | 2222 West Braker Lane, Austin Texas
This is our official kickoff to National Disability Voters Registration Week (July 16-19). It’s a time when the country focuses on the importance of people with disabilities registering to vote so they can participate in important upcoming federal, state, and local elections.
Now more than any other time in memory:
* Elected leaders and political candidates are recognizing more than 4 MILLION Texans with disabilities—from birth to advanced age—as a powerful, important constituency.
* Issues important to people with disabilities must be part of the platform for any candidate running for public office.
Texans with disabilities CAN have an impact on the outcome of state and local elections. But to vote, you MUST register!
We’ll start at 10:00 am with a line-up of special guest speakers, followed at 10:45 am by free Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training for those who want to help out at the polls. Lunch will be served when the training concludes at 12 noon.
Voter Registration Drive-Nueces County Courthouse
July 15, 2019 | Corpus Christi, TX
Come by our Voter Registration Drive to get registered to vote!
Resolution for National Disability Voter Registration Week
July 10, 2019 | 10am-11am | Corpus Christi, TX
Join us at Commissioners Court for the reading of the Resolution of National Disability Voter Registration Week in Nueces County
REV UP Disability Organizations
April 26, 2018 | 11:30am-1pm | Plano, TX
Disability Organizations are Joining Forces! Strengthening the Disability Community’s POWER by collectively partnering to conduct REV UP activities. RSVP to come by and pick up a REV UP Toolkit, meet other Disability Organizations REV UP Partners, plan activities to increase the registration, education and action of people with disabilities & their advocates that care – together we can WIN! Lunch is provided by Panera. Toolkits are provided by REACH of Plano, REV UP Texas & American Association of People with Disabilities. Location: REACH of Plano CIL (720 E. Park Blvd, ste. 104, Plano, TX 75074). Contact: Julie Espinoza 972-398-1111.
Voter Registration Workshop & Lunch
July 16, 2018 | 12pm-2pm | Dallas, TX
Join REACH of Dallas (8625 King George Dr., Ste. 210 Dallas TX 75235-2275) during National Disability Voter Registration Week for a voter registration workshop and lunch. Call Harvey Spears or Janie Peachee at 214-630-4796 to reserve your spot.
Voter Registration Event
July 16, 2018 | 1pm-3pm | Corpus Christi, TX
Come to the Coastal Bend Center on Independent Living (1537 Seventh St., Corpus Christi, TX 78404) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email jcanciglia@hcil.cc for more information.
Voter Rights and Registration Event
July 16, 2018 | 1pm-3pm | Houston, TX
Come to the Houston Center for Independent Living (6201 Bonhomme Road, Suite 150-S Houston, TX) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
Voter Registration Proclamation Celebration and Reading
July 17, 2018 | 10am-3pm | Houston, TX
Join the Houston Center for Independent Living at the City of Houston for a Voter Registration Proclamation Celebration and Reading during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
REV UP Registration Drive & Disability Resource Fair
July 17, 2018 | 11am-2pm | Plano, TX
Come by REACH of Plano () for a REV Photo booth, on site Voter Registrar, food, resource fair, Ms. Wheelchair Texas Ambassador Shawnett Viani, Adaptive Tai Chi, Art Therapy Exhibit and more! For more information, contact Kathryn Kososki or Shawnett Viani at 972-398-1111.
Voter Registration Event
July 17, 2018 | 11am-12pm | Corpus Christi, TX
Come to the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County (1630 S. Brownlee Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX 78404) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
People with Disabilities: Know Your Voter Rights
July 17, 2018 | 10am CT | Online
In recognition of National Disability Voter Registration Week, the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is hosting a webinar that will cover voter registration and education. Disability Rights Texas and ADAPT of Texas, both non-partisan groups, will share information related to voter registration and community engagement. This dialogue will help ensure equal opportunity and full participation in the voting process for people with disabilities.
REV UP Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) training & Press Conference
July 18, 2018 | 10am-12pm | Austin, TX
This is an opportunity to increase the political power of people with disabilities while also engaging candidates and the media to recognize the disability community. Following the press conference, a Volunteer Deputy Registrar training targeted towards self-advocates, service providers, community members, etc., will occur. After this short training, sponsored by the Travis County Voter Registrar’s office, participants will be qualified to register voters in Travis County! The event will be held at Disability Rights Texas (2222 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX). RSVP by July 13 to: Jeff Miller: 512 407-2762 or jmiller@drtx.org OR TO: Molly Broadway: 512 407-2725 or mbroadway@drtx.org.
Disability Voting Rights Presentation
July 18, 2018 | 2pm-4pm | McAllen, TX
Join the Valley Association for Independent Living (3016 North McColl Rd Suite C, McAllen, TX 78501) during National Disability Voter Registration Week for a Disability Voting Rights Presentation.
Voter Registration Event
July 18, 2018 | Corpus Christi, TX
Come to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center (5151 McArdle Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78411) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
Voter Education and Registration Event
July 18, 2018 | 6pm-8:30pm | San Antonio, TX
Join this voter registration and education event to hear from Senator Jose Menendez on “Why Should We Vote?”, practice using a voting machine, get assistance with voter registration, learn how to vote by mail, and more. The event is sponsored by San Antonio League of Women Voters, DeafLink, No Barriers Communication, Vital Signs, San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, Bexar County Election Office and more. The event will be held at ECO Centro (1802 N. Main, in San Antonio, TX).
Harris County Voter Registrar Training
July 19, 2018 | 10am-12pm | Houston, TX
Come to the Houston Center for Independent Living (6201 Bonhomme Road, Suite 150-S Houston, TX) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to participate in a Harris County Voter Registrar Training. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
Voter Registration Event
July 19, 2018 | 11:30am-1pm | Corpus Christi, TX
Join the Corpus Christi League of Women Voters at the Del Mar College Center for Economic Development Assembly Room (3209 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
Voter Education and Registration Event
July 20, 2018 | 1pm-3pm | Houston, TX
Come to the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (1475 West Gray Street, Houston, TX) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to participate in a voter education and registration event. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
REV UP Voter Registration Drive
July 20, 2018 | 1pm-4pm | Austin, TX
Don’t let your voice go unheard in the November elections! Join REV UP TX to register to vote, learn more about our work, and enjoy some eats from Phil’s Ice House and Amy’s Ice Creams! Phil’s Ice House is located at 5620 Burnet Road, Austin TX 78756. View the Facebook event.
Voter Registration Event
July 20, 2018 | 11:30am-1pm | Corpus Christi, TX
Join the Coastal Bend Center on Independent Living (1537 Seventh St., Corpus Christi, TX 78404) during National Disability Voter Registration Week to get registered to vote. Email tonip@cbcil.org for more information.
Disability Issues Candidate Forum
August 8, 2018 | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Austin, TX
Join ARCIL, Inc. at St. John’s Community Center/Virginia L. Brown Center (7500 Blessing Ave., Austin, TX 78752) for a disability issues candidate forum. Refreshments will be served. (Spanish version)
CONVERSATION 360 – an interactive dialog
August 14, 2018 | 6pm-8:30pm | San Antonio, TX
The Conversation 360° creates an open and safe platform for an interactive dialog on the issues individuals living with a disability in San Antonio face that create barriers to inclusion, independence, and a superior quality of life. This discussion creates a dialog for improvement, identifying ways in which the San Antonio community can take action toward filling the gaps, creating awareness, advancing public attitudes, and creating a community of inclusion for all citizens. Voter registration will take place at this event, supported by the League of Women Voters of San Antonio.
Texas Disability Issues Forum
August 27, 2018 | 10am-2pm | Austin, TX
August 27, 2018 will be an important day for the Texas disability community. That’s when the major candidates for Texas’ three highest offices — Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General — are invited to talk about public policy issues of interest to the Texas disability community. Candidates for the U.S. Senate seat
will also address disability concerns at the federal level. The Texas Disability Issues Forum (TDIF) takes place just 10 weeks before Election Day. It’s not a debate; but a chance for the candidates to share their positions on critical issues and answer questions from an independent moderator. The forum is non-partisan. Learn more about event and sponsorship details.
