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.”

Lunch & Learn: Are You Ready for the Presedential Election?

Tuesdays, September 17, 2024
12 – 12:45 p.m.
Online via Zoom

Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition to learn how you can be ready for the upcoming presedential election.

Register here

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Wisconsin Senior Advocates (WSA) Need You!

Wisconsin Senior Advocates (WSA) is a coalition of older adults that wish to have input on policies and procedures affecting the older adult population in the state.

Activities and Goals:

  1. Member of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN). Participate in WAAN activities including Aging Advocacy Day at the capital.
  2. Keeps informed of issues at the local, state, and federal levels.
  3. Advocates on issues at all levels that impact the senior community – providing information to elected officials including phone calls, office visits, budget testimony, and more.
  4. Works with older adults on how to advocate for themselves and their needs.

Contacts:

Esther Olson – olson3207@gmail.com

 Stephanie Sue Stein – ssstein@gmail.com

Dain Maddox – dainmaddox@gmail.com

Jim Schmidlkofer – aged_cheddar@yahoo.com

This information is provided for educational purposes and to empower you with information. As advocates, being educated on proposed legislation is critical.

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Check here when action is needed on an important advocacy topic.

Advocacy Blogs

Ask I&A: Making Your Voice Heard!

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Question: I want to help people understand their rights and become more empowered to make their voice heard. What are some options that older adults and people with disabilities can use to advocate for themselves? Answer: There are multiple advocacy organizations that...

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