Read two news articles with results and updates from the November 4, 2025 General Election, when Virginia voters cast ballots for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, as well as all 100 seats in the House of Delegates.
The government shutdown is still going on, and it is harming disabled Americans. The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has put together information about how it might impact you.
Check out the eight new videos on REV UP Virginia’s YouTube channel and hear about accessible voting machines, curbside voting, the election protection hotline, the accessibility responsibilities of election officials, and more.
Each year, disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) volunteers help ensure that polling locations across Virginia are accessible to all voters. You are invited to join them. You can survey your own polling location to check its accessibility. You can also sign up to survey other polling locations.
If you are voting by mail? Return your ballot as soon as possible, to a secure drop box or to the counter of a post office, where you can request that it be postmarked. If you haven’t received your ballot yet, contact your local registrar immediately.
Disability rights groups have released a statement to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the sweeping layoffs at the US Department of Education.
Disability Voting Rights Week is a nonpartisan movement hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities, its national REV UP Voting Campaign, and its state REV UP coalitions, such as REV UP Virginia.
The Election Protection coalition, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Virginia, has produced three flyers designed to assist voters with registering to vote, voting by mail, and voting early.
On September 15, 2025, more than 938,500 disabled Virginians, representing 15.1% of the state’s electorate, had their voices heard as candidates for statewide offices faced questions and listened to personal accounts on disability issues.
REV UP Virginia accepts a Disability Voting Rights Week proclamation from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on September 9, 2025.
Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation recognizing September 8 – 12, 2025, as Disability Voting Rights Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The online candidate forum will be held on September 15, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM and will have ASL interpretation. REV UP Virginia, The Arc of Virginia, The Arc of Northern Virginia, and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia are co-hosting the event.
A key U.S. Senate panel rejected a Trump administration push to make major changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and defund some disability programs.
Please join us as a Supporting Partner for a virtual statewide Candidate Forum on September 15, 2025 at 6:00PM. REV UP Virginia, The Arc of Virginia, The Arc of Northern Virginia, and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia are co-hosting this event.
If you are planning to vote ahead of the June 17 primary election, remember that Virginia’s Early Voting period ends soon. Why should you vote early? The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), one of REV UP Virginia’s partner organizations, recently shared some of their answers in an important message. We hope you’ll read it.
President Trump signed an executive order that would require prospective voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship when using the federal voter registration form.
President Trump signed an executive order calling for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take “all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the states.”
The U.S. Department of Justice is revoking many guidance documents that clarify requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Contact your Congressional representatives this week and tell them to oppose the SAVE Act! The SAVE Act will adversely affect disabled Virginian voters by creating additional barriers to accessing the ballot box.
Advocates say those suffering from a mental health crisis or sensory overload should be exempt from an automatic felony conviction that comes with assaulting a police officer.
