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Proclamation Declaring September 14-18, 2026, as Disability Voting Rights Week in Rockville, Maryland
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Mayor and Council read and approve this 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 14-18, 2026) used to be called “National Disability Voter Registration Week” and is hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities’ REV UP Voting Campaign.
The 2026 Theme is: “Be an Accessible Democracy Defender”
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.
Mayor and Council History
The Mayor and Council proclaim this proclamation annually.
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