✔️ Become an Advocate and an Educator

Take Action

• Contact local legislator through email, letter writing, phone or in-person meeting.
• Send action alerts.
• Attend community events, i.e. town hall meetings.
• Inform others in your support groups.
• Invite officials to your chapter’s board meetings or special events.

Stay Involved

• Services constantly change. 
• Remember: What may not be relevant to you now, may be relevant to you and your family later.

 

✔️ Build a Relationship with Your Legislator

• Stay positive.
• Use every chance you get.
• Get to know your legislators.
• Do your homework.
• Work with staff.
• Use your network.
• Get involved in the political process.

 

✔️ Educate Your Legislators

• Mail (email and handwritten letters)
• Phone
• In-person
• Virtual platforms