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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

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.