Are you a first time voter? Would you like to vote in person, but not sure what to do? Come join ACI and REV UP NJ for our annual Voting Machine Demo Day!

Learn about the process of voting and how to use a fully accessible voting machine! Get ready for Election Day on November 5th!

Our friends from the Middlesex County Board of Elections will be on hand to guide you through the process.

Limited to 25 participants.

Free REV UP NJ t-shirts for those who attend!

Funding provided by the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD).

There is a lot at stake in this historical election year! Show the candidates the power of the disabled vote!

Join REV UP New Jersey and the Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) for Make the Disability Vote Count!

The event will feature voter registration and information, speeches by disability voting rights activists, live music, free merch, and food trucks! Learn about policies and issues that affect the disabled community. Representatives from the candidates’ campaigns have been invited!

We are also excited to have the Caravan for Disability Justice and Freedom on display. The Caravan has been making stops throughout the country to spread the word about the power of the disability vote and to connect with local activists and reinforce our commitment to securing freedom and independence. While celebrating local disability rights movements, part of the Disability Caravan’s ultimate goal at each stop along the way will be to educate our peers on our history, and encourage them to be a part of their future by way of emphasizing voters’ registration for all. For more information about the Caravan, go to thedisabilitycaravan.com

Join the celebration! More details to follow...

This is a non-partisan event presented by REV UP NJ and the Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) with support of the NJ's Centers for Independent Living. Generous funding by the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD).

The upcoming NJ Statewide Elections are crucial for people with disabilities. Both the state senate and state assembly are up for grabs. There is a lot at stake and our voices need to be heard!

REV UP NJ and the Alliance Center for Independence will be hosting an event to kick off its fall election activities and celebrate the power of the disability vote!

This event will feature speeches by voting rights advocates, resources tables, voting registration, live entertainment by Cory Singer, free ice cream, ShopRite gift card raffles, and giveaways!

Free REV UP NJ t-shirts to the first 100 people!

If you need accommodations, please contact us.

REV UP NJ is part of a national campaign to include the 60 million Americans with disabilities in the election process.

Funding provided by the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD).

An interactive workshop presented by ACI and REV UP NJ in honor of National Disability Voter Registration Week!

Learn about this year's gubernatorial election, how your vote can make a difference, and the new Early Voting Law for NJ. This important election will help shape the Garden State for the next four years. Get involved by voting!

This is IN PERSON EVENT.

Free REV UP t-shirts to those who attend.

NOTE: All guests are required to wear a mask and have their temperature taken.

"Vote like your life depends on it...because it does!" - Justin Dart

The presidential election on November 3rd is fast approaching…are you registered to vote?

REV UP NJ and ACI invite to you to our 2020 Voting Registration Kick Off Event/Brainstorming Session. Participants will learn about the changes in voting this year (including mail-in voting), voting as a form of advocacy, and ways to encourage others to register to vote.

There is a lot at stake in this year's elections and people with disabilities can make a difference. Come with ideas and resources!

If you have any questions, please contact Luke Koppisch at lkoppisch@adacil.org

REV UP NJ, formed in 2016, is a chapter of the National REV UP organized by the American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD), which is an effort to engage people with disabilities in the election process.

Representatives from the Alliance Center for Independence join NASW-NJ to discuss the voting rights of individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. This discussion will promote the turn out of people with disabilities at the polls, review barriers to voting, promote accessible voting machines and polling places, and address voters' rights to participate in elections.

On Tuesday, July 16th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, REV UP NJ and the Alliance Center for Independence, will be celebrating National Disability Voter Registration Week by hosting an event at the NJ State House Annex.

This event is part of REV UP's on going efforts to participation from the disability community in the elections process. The day will include live entertainment, voter registration, prominent speakers, resource tables and giveaways.

Come out, have a good time, and let your voice be heard...your vote counts!

REV UP NJ is part of a national campaign to include 54 million Americans in the Election process. This event is funded by the generosity of the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities.

ACI has partnered with the Union County Board of Elections to let voters know about their new ExpressVote XL voting machine. The ExpressVote XL full-face universal voting system displays the full ballot on a 32-inch interactive screen and produces an independent voter-verifiable paper record. Many counties are rolling this type of machine out in time for the next election. This is your chance to test out the machine, ask questions, give your input BEFORE they are put into official service.

Join us on January 15th, as we celebrate the reintroduction of the Disability Integration Act. We will be viewing live as Representative Sensenbrenner and Senator Schumer reintroduce this important civil rights legislation to the 116th Congress. We will also spend this time calling and writing to legislators encouraging them to cosponsor the DIA. Build your advocacy and communication skills while celebrating the power, freedom, and progress of the disability community!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Presented by ACI and REV UP NJ and funded by Disability Rights New Jersey through their PAVA Program.

A non-partisan event for candidates and voters to come together to discuss important issues facing the disability community. Open to the public!

A light dinner will be provided.

Accommodations available upon request. ASL Interpreter will be available.

Presented by ACI and REV UP NJ and funded by Disability Rights New Jersey through their PAVA Program.

A non-partisan event for candidates and voters to come together to discuss important issues facing the disability community. Open to the public!

Refreshments will be provided.

Accommodations available upon request. ASL Interpreter will be available.

Come join REV UP NJ in planning a kick off for National Disability Voter Registration Week at the State House Annex on Monday, July 16th. We will also be discussing ways to increase voter registration prior to the midterm election.

The REV UP Campaign aims to increase the political power of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. REV UP stands for Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!

Lunch will be served.

ACI celebrates National Voter Registration Day! Come register to vote, learn about your rights as a disabled voter, and get hands-on experience using a real voting machine!

Presenters
Luke Koppisch, ACI Deputy Director
Nybil Ghanem, ACI Disability Advocate
Steve Nyers, Middlesex County Board of Elections

Light refreshments will be provided. Accommodations made upon request.

Registration deadline is September 24th.

Presented by NJCDD and ACI and in association with REV UP NJ.

Join us for the second installment of this FREE conference series for families and self-advocates! This event will focus on voting and fully participating in our democracy.

Featuring:

• Guest Speakers
• Roundtable Discussions
• Advocacy Exercises
• Voting Booth Tutorials
• Networking Opportunities

Continental breakfast and lunch provided for all attendees. Transportation assistance available.

If accommodations are required, please contact the NJCDD by Monday, August 7th at 609-292-3745.

Registration deadline is August 14th.

Visit njcdd.org for updates.