REV UP MN

09/04/2026

Action Alert!!

On Tuesday, September 15, the Olmstead Subcabinet is expected to vote on Minnesota's new Olmstead Plan.

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Many disability advocates, including The Arc Minnesota, are deeply concerned that the proposed plan is grossly insufficient. The goals for areas like housing, employment, education, transportation, crisis services, and safety are meaningless, with improvements of only 1% to 2% over five years. The plan also falls short of creating a strong, measurable path toward helping people move from segregated settings into fully inclusive community life.

At a time when federal enforcement of disability integration protections may be weakening, Minnesota should be strengthening its commitments, not lowering expectations.

We encourage you to attend the meeting and stand with advocates who are calling for a stronger plan and more meaningful community input before a final vote is taken.

Meeting Details:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Minnesota Department of Revenue Stassen Building, Room 2000, 600 N. Robert St. Saint Paul, MN 55146.
Showing up in person matters.

Invite others! A strong turnout will send a clear message that Minnesotans with disabilities deserve bold goals, real accountability, and genuine opportunities for inclusion.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Gene Martinez!

Gene, Coalition Leader of REV UP MN and Legislative Advocacy Coordinator at The Arc Minnesota, was recently recognized by the national REV UP organization in a feature on the American Association of People with Disabilities website.

We are grateful to have Gene on our team and proud of the impact his work is making to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Minnesota and beyond.

Read the article:

Editor’s Note: REV UP was founded in 2016 by grassroots activists in Texas to build the power of the disability vote—and over the past decade, it has grown into a powerful national movement. REV UP stands for “Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power!” As we celebrate 10 years of impact, we a...

08/09/2026

2026 Disability Pride Event - The Arc Minnesota

06/26/2026

Follow the link below for instructions on how to submit a comment to help protect mail in voting! Submit a comment by July 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm CST.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is considering a new process to how ballots are mailed and collected, which could result in eligible voters not receiving their ballot. This process is a result of President Trump's 2026 Executive Order related to voting. You can take action today by sending in a comment to USPS. Learn how at: https://www.aapd.com/action-alert-protect-vote-by-mail-submit-a-comment-to-the-united-states-postal-service-usps

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06/24/2026

https://apple.news/AvLHRFjZtRlOkJwNleWAJgw

A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.

06/13/2026

https://www.aclu.org/news/voting-rights/voting-by-mail-is-my-lifeline-voter-with-disability-shares-importance-of-mail-in-voting?initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=soc&utm_medium=soc&initms=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-votingrights-disability-voting&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=voting&utm_content=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-votingrights-disability-voting&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=soc&ms=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-votingrights-disability-voting&fbclid=IwZnRzaASaXBFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOW_fVJ8AlWOlss6R9Dcfll0-9aJLSa7Wjo-7JfMRRxQWwqmHpsdQAlgzNtg_aem_XAQ7QRVesocqTOEPsr6nJQ

Trump’s executive order against mail-in ballots limits voting accessibility and keeps voters with disabilities out of the election process.

06/13/2026

The threat to voting rights continues!!

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Sources tell MS NOW that agents also fanned out across the state, showing up at staff members’ homes.

05/25/2026

Moved recently? Changed your name? Just became eligible to vote? Make sure your registration reflects your current information before the next election.

It only takes a few minutes to register. https://bit.ly/3QgQvzb

05/11/2026

We know figuring out how to register or where to vote can be tricky, and we’re here to help. Use our simple form to check your registration status and register to vote.

It just takes a minute. https://bit.ly/3QgQvzb

05/02/2026

The administration is reportedly changing two rules that benefit disabled adults who live with their families.