Advocacy 101
Learn more how you can get involved in your community and advocate for issues you are passionate about.Questions about advocacy issues?
Here are some resources to help guide you in effective advocacy.
Know the make-up of your government and the process for Legislative change.
- How does a bill become a law?
- Who are my Legislators?
- Know the “who’s who” of your legislature
- Find out what laws and legislation are being discussed, as well as important dates
Effective advocacy also requires effective communication.
- What can I do?
- How to speak and/or write effectively to your legislature
- Why Legislators need to hear from you
- Advocacy vs. Lobbying
Know the facts of Voting and ensure your vote is counted.
- Upcoming elections in your area or statewide
- Where do I vote?
- How to register and what your voting options are
- Tracking your ballot
Your Voice, Your Choice: Who will speak for you if you can’t?
We can't plan for everything, but we can talk about what is most important, in our life and in our healthcare, with those who matter most. National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) takes place on April 16 each year to educate and motivate our community about the...
Ask I&A: Power of Attorney
Question: What is Power of Attorney and why do I need one? Answer: A Power of Attorney is a document that grants specific health care or financial decision-making authority to another person. Contrary to what many people think, Wisconsin is not a "next of kin" state,...
Advocacy Corner
The next few months are a crucial time for advocacy! Budget season is upon us in Wisconsin, and the decisions being made by our elected officials now will impact the services and programs available to us over the next two years. Read on to learn more about the process…
Advocacy Resources
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AARP
ABC for Health
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Information & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
List of organizations that assist persons with disabilities and their families. They help with finding services, assistive technology, and support groups in addition to providing education and advocacy on disability related issues, and so much more.
Medicare Rights Center
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Survival Coalition of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN)
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Wisconsin FACETS
Recursos en Español - Spanish
Información y Abogacía Para Personas Con Discapacidades y Sus Familias
(Information & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities)