Advocacy
Disability rights and awareness have come a long way since Enable was founded in 1948, but there is much work still to be done. Enable’s Advocacy Committee helps individuals with disabilities and their families stand up for their rights and needs. Our dedicated group of staff and volunteers meets regularly with representatives of local, state and federal government to educate our elected officials on important legislation and regulations that affect people with disabilities and the community as a whole.
How can I get involved?
- Contact your elected officials and let them know where you stand on key issues. You can find your officials and their contact information by clicking here.
- Join an advocacy group. To find a group near you, please contact Sally Johnston at (315) 410-3317.
- Stay informed. Keep an eye on the media to learn about developments in disability issues. Check back to Enable's website frequently, as we will post interesting links here.
Important Links
Enable's Legislative Open House - March 23, 2012 - Important Topics
Family Advocacy Call-In Info Flier
List of Local State Legislators and OPWDD Contacts - Keep them informed of your questions and concerns regarding the Person First Waiver!
Country Music Star Reba McEntire Joins OPWDD's Outreach Campaign
"Catch the WAVE-R" Forum Summary
February 2012 Waiver Update from OPWDD
"Catch the WAVE-R" - Informational Meeting Regarding the 1115 Medicaid Waiver
Letter to Gov. Cuomo from Taxis For All Campaign
Info on New York State Medicaid
Americans with Disabilities Act
Some of these links lead to PDF files, for which you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. You can get Reader for free by clicking here to visit their website.
Contact Us About
Advocacy
Sally Johnston, Advocacy Coordinator
(315) 410-3317
Fax: (315) 455-7591
sjohnston@enablecny.org
