Educate

Think globally, act locally

As a voter, it is your responsibility to learn about the candidates and issues that will appear on your ballot.

We are fortunate in Massachusetts because generally, our elected officials are approachable and willing to meet with constituent groups, and talk about issues and concerns.

In the months leading up to an election, most candidates are especially visible; there may be many opportunities to meet them, to form an opinion on their values and to share your concerns with them. Watch the media, and look at candidate websites for upcoming events.

By getting educated on disability topics, getting to know your elected officials and candidates, educating them on disabilities, and coming together as a group, we can get our issues into the mainstream. But – we can’t do that if we don’t vote.

Resources

REV UP MA 2024 Disability Voting Webinar

This year's webinar on October 22, 2024, included information about preparing for the upcoming election, legal rights of Massachusetts voters, ...

Conversation on Civic Engagement

On Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 pm, Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) will host a one-hour virtual forum on ...

Tell Your State Rep to cosponsor amendment #1277 “Improving Voting Access”

State Representative Frank Moran introduced amendment #1277 "Improving Voting Access" to H.4600 that would make voting more accessible in Massachusetts ...

REV UP MA 2023 Disability Voting Webinar

September 20, 2023 In her first year as the Voting Rights Advocate at Disability Law Center, Emily Almeda-Lopez assembled an ...

2022 REV UP MA Conference

July 21, 2022 Download the full agenda (pdf). Videos Panel 1 - 2022 Midterm Elections & The Disability Community Panel ...