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

Transition Advocacy

DID YOU KNOW? One of the services provided by ADRCs is to support young adults with disabilities while they are still in school and as they make the transition to adulthood by helping them connect to programs and services in the community.  Students are supported in...

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Advocacy in Action: ADRC Reinvestment

Advocacy in Action: ADRC Reinvestment

History and Future of ADRCsIf you are used to spending time at your local ADRC or have perhaps worked with an Information and Assistance Specialist or a Benefit Specialist, it may surprise you to learn that ADRCs are relatively new to Wisconsin. The first ADRCs opened...

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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)