A graphic reads, “Know Your Rights. Know Your Power.” The body text of the graphic reads: “Vote privately and independently; Vote in a way that is accessible to you; tip: if you vote in person, ask to use the accessible voting machine or ballot marking device!; Get help with any part of the voting process from a person you choose; Note: States may have rules about who can or cannot help you vote. Check your state laws when you make your plan.” The graphic features an image of a young Black woman with red dreads in a manual wheelchair. She wears a REV UP t-shirt and is holding a sign that says, “I vote because why not me”
A Black person, a white person, and three Asian people pose together smiling at the camera. They are all wearing REV UP t-shirts. Above them is the title “Every Election Your Vote Matters.” Below their photo is a text box that reads: Local politics shape our lives: state officials decide how Medicaid and Medicare work; city councils and city officials make decisions around transportation, housing, parks, policing and more; School boards decide program funding and education policies.” A banner at the bottom reads: Disability Voting Rights Week, aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week.
Voting Rights Advocate Nicky Watkins at the ADAP table, smiling for the camera - the table is covered in ADAP flyers, stickers, and other assorted items. Pictured also is the RevUp banner. RevUp is the American Association for People with Disabilities (AAPD) voter education and registration coalition, of which ADAP (among others) is a proud member!
A family of people, all with disabilities, who came to the market and were very excited to learn about our presence there. (Not pictured are another family member and a grandmother, also with disabilities, but a little camera-shy!)
What issues do you care about most? Chances are, they’re on the ballot this year. State and local elections will determine these issues for your community, and make a real impact on your everyday life.
ADAP celebrated National Disabilities Voter Registration Week this past weekend in Huntsville!
