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
Get Out and Vote!
"Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and those priorities begin to show up in the polls."~ Peggy Noonan There has been much in the news in the last few years about voting – where, when, and how it can be done legally –...
October is Health Literacy Month!
If you have ever been to the doctor and struggled to understand and use the information being shared with you, you are not alone. Two decades of research show that nearly 9 in 10 American adults struggle to understand critical health information available in health...
Advocacy in Action: State Budget Wrap Up
This July marks the end of the 2021-2022 budget process in Wisconsin. After months of gathering information from state agencies, constituents, and special interest groups, our Governor and state legislature have crafted a budget that will fund numerous programs and...
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)