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
Advocacy in Action

Advocacy in Action

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. Wisconsin has a biennial budget,...

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Advocacy in Action

Advocacy in Action

Every two years the state of Wisconsin creates a new budget to fund state programs. In February, Governor Evers will release his budget proposal, which will then be taken up by the state legislature for review and approval. There are many opportunities throughout this...

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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)