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So what else do we do?
The most influential group among us may be individual citizens who simply contact their elected representatives at any level of government.
Contact your elected officials regularly via letter, email, fax or whatever other means available, to solicit support when their vote is crucial
Most people don’t write to their elected representatives. This is what makes those letters they do receive so important – legislators realize that
each letter represents hundreds of their constituents’ views
If you are not sure what to say, simply write a draft letter and send it to us at Arizona Autism Support. We are glad to comment on your
letter, help you with accuracy and generally make sure you don't put your writing “foot” in your mouth
The next step is calling legislators on the phone and visiting with them in person letting your own representative know face-to-face what you
believe and want. Each of us usually has at least two senators and representatives that we should contact. Before visiting with a legislator, at
any level, be sure to know a little about the person and what issues they tend to be interested in pursuing and what side of you issues they may
already have taken a position on. Also be familiar with how an issue affects your family and the others in the area. Both state and national
elected officials value being updated about what is going on locally.
STATE LEVEL:
How do I find out what Legislative District I am in?
Go Here:
www.azredistricting.org
Now that I know my district, who represents me in that district?
www.azleg.gov
The Autism Caucus, spearheaded by Congressman Chris Smith from New Jersey and Congressman Mike Doyle from Pennsylvania
has grown to over 175 Members of Congress. It is to the advantage of the whole community to have the majority of Congress involved
with the caucus. Once a Member signs onto it, it makes it easier to disseminate information quickly to them and makes it easier for the
community to lobby for bills that will benefit people affected by autism.
Caucus Members List
If they are not, please take the time to send them a letter by fax or email to let them know that you would like them to be part of the team!
Here is a sample of a letter to get you started! If you are not sure who your Congressman is, visit http://www.house.gov/writerep.
This is very important. Make sure that your Congressman is on board so that you and your family will be represented!
The most influential group among us may be individual citizens who simply contact their elected representatives at any level of government.
Contact your elected officials regularly via letter, email, fax or whatever other means available, to solicit support when their vote is crucial
Most people don’t write to their elected representatives. This is what makes those letters they do receive so important – legislators realize that
each letter represents hundreds of their constituents’ views
If you are not sure what to say, simply write a draft letter and send it to us at Arizona Autism Support. We are glad to comment on your
letter, help you with accuracy and generally make sure you don't put your writing “foot” in your mouth
The next step is calling legislators on the phone and visiting with them in person letting your own representative know face-to-face what you
believe and want. Each of us usually has at least two senators and representatives that we should contact. Before visiting with a legislator, at
any level, be sure to know a little about the person and what issues they tend to be interested in pursuing and what side of you issues they may
already have taken a position on. Also be familiar with how an issue affects your family and the others in the area. Both state and national
elected officials value being updated about what is going on locally.
STATE LEVEL:
How do I find out what Legislative District I am in?
Go Here:
www.azredistricting.org
Now that I know my district, who represents me in that district?
www.azleg.gov
The Autism Caucus, spearheaded by Congressman Chris Smith from New Jersey and Congressman Mike Doyle from Pennsylvania
has grown to over 175 Members of Congress. It is to the advantage of the whole community to have the majority of Congress involved
with the caucus. Once a Member signs onto it, it makes it easier to disseminate information quickly to them and makes it easier for the
community to lobby for bills that will benefit people affected by autism.
Caucus Members List
If they are not, please take the time to send them a letter by fax or email to let them know that you would like them to be part of the team!
Here is a sample of a letter to get you started! If you are not sure who your Congressman is, visit http://www.house.gov/writerep.
This is very important. Make sure that your Congressman is on board so that you and your family will be represented!
Have an even louder voice:
Across AZ and the nation there are many grassroots organizations that help citizens become more intimately involved in the legislative process.
You can become active in your own legislative district by volunteering for a Community Advisory Board (CAB) More info here
We also encourage you to consider becoming more involved in the legislative process by attending GCDD Legislative Consortium meetings
and/or by joining one of the legislative action committees. For more information, visit www.azgcdd.org and click on the 'Public Policy' icon at
the top of the web page.
Across AZ and the nation there are many grassroots organizations that help citizens become more intimately involved in the legislative process.
You can become active in your own legislative district by volunteering for a Community Advisory Board (CAB) More info here
We also encourage you to consider becoming more involved in the legislative process by attending GCDD Legislative Consortium meetings
and/or by joining one of the legislative action committees. For more information, visit www.azgcdd.org and click on the 'Public Policy' icon at
the top of the web page.
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Become a Partner in Policymaking
Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training program that teaches people to be community leaders, and to
affect systems and policy change at the local, state and national levels.
The program is designed for individuals who have a disability and for parents raising children with a disability.
Partners provides the most current information and education about disability policy, the legislative process, and local, state
and national issues that affect individuals with disabilities.
Partners participants are people who are ready to work for long-term systems change and for change in public policy. The
overall goal of the program is to foster a PARTNERship between people who need and use services for disabilities, and those
who determine public policy.
Partners graduates gain the abilities to teach policymakers a new way of thinking about people with disabilities.
Visit http://www.pilotparents.org/partners.htm for more info
New Partners In Policymaking ® FREE E-Learning Courses
Become a Partner in Policymaking
Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training program that teaches people to be community leaders, and to
affect systems and policy change at the local, state and national levels.
The program is designed for individuals who have a disability and for parents raising children with a disability.
Partners provides the most current information and education about disability policy, the legislative process, and local, state
and national issues that affect individuals with disabilities.
Partners participants are people who are ready to work for long-term systems change and for change in public policy. The
overall goal of the program is to foster a PARTNERship between people who need and use services for disabilities, and those
who determine public policy.
Partners graduates gain the abilities to teach policymakers a new way of thinking about people with disabilities.
Visit http://www.pilotparents.org/partners.htm for more info
New Partners In Policymaking ® FREE E-Learning Courses
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