Subject
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Proclamation Declaring September 8-12, 2025, as Disability Voting Rights Week in Rockville, Maryland
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council read and approve proclamation.
Discussion
There are over 38 million people with disabilities who are eligible to vote, but access barriers keep many disabled voters from accessing their right to vote. Disability Voting Rights Week is all about protecting the rights of people with disabilities to participate fully in our democracy.
Disability Voting Rights Week (September 8-12, 2025) was previously known as “National Disability Voter Registration Week” and is hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities’ REV UP Voting Campaign.
“REV UP” - “Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!” is a national effort to build the power of the disability community.
Get Involved in Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW)
• Host a Voter Registration or Education Event.
• Activate your social media.
• Organize a candidate town hall on disability.
• Write an op-ed for your local newspaper.
• Partner with other disability and voting rights organizations.
• Ask your local government leaders to issue a proclamation for Disability Voting Rights Week.
Mayor and Council History
This is the third time Mayor and Council have presented this proclamation.