Advocacy Opportunities
Learn more how you can get involved in your community and advocate for issues you are passionate about.“We drive the change that we want to see in our community.
We are the spark that lifts people and ideas off the ground.
We are the catalyst for change.”
Your Voice Matters in Advocacy
One of our key roles is to keep you informed about policy decisions that impact your life and to educate legislators who often don’t know the challenges you face. But we need your voice to help tell the story. You don’t need to be an expert—you’re the expert on your own life. Share how meals, transportation, in-home care, and medications help you stay well and independent. Legislators need to hear it from you!
Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever
Congress is preparing to make critical decisions that could significantly impact programs like Medicaid, which many in our community rely on for meals, transportation, in-home care, and vital medications. Policymakers need to hear directly from you—the people whose lives are affected.
Share your story and help legislators understand why these programs are essential to staying healthy and independent. Below, you’ll find tools and resources to stay informed and empowered to speak up. Together, we can make a difference.
- Presentation on what grassroots organizations have heard when they talked with their U.S. Senator and Congressional Rep offices last week
- Summary of potential Medicaid cuts
- Medicaid in WI Factsheet
- Wisconsin Medicaid programs
- Wisconsin Medicaid programs by County
- What Medicaid cuts could mean for Wisconsin
- Medicaid Matters to Wisconsin Businesses
- Tool: Medicaid Storytelling Sheet
- WI DHS ADRC Report (2023)
- The Case for Investing in ADRCs
This information is provided for educational purposes and to empower you with information. As advocates, being educated on proposed legislation is critical.
URGENT: Action Needed!
Advocacy Opportunity
Disability Advocacy Day
March 19th 2026 | 10 am – 3 pm | Starting at Monona Terrace, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
Each year, people with disabilities, their caregivers, and committed advocates from across the state gather at our state capitol for Disability Advocacy Day. Organized by a coalition of disability advocacy groups, this annual event brings Wisconsinites together to share their stories, amplify their voices, and engage lawmakers on the issues that matter most—advancing equity, inclusion, and meaningful change.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in this inclusive and accessible event—no prior knowledge of proposed legislation or public policy is required. Disability Advocacy Day begins with an educational program designed to inform, empower, and prepare participants for meaningful advocacy. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about current legislative proposals and issues that impact the daily lives of people with disabilities and their families.
