Be an Advocate
At Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, we encourage you to take action locally and nationally to support disability rights. By staying informed and engaging with policymakers, you help protect vital services and create more inclusive communities.
Why Advocacy Matters
Public policy decisions affect access to health care, education, employment, housing, and community-based services for people with disabilities. Strong advocacy ensures that these programs are protected, expanded, and designed to promote dignity and equity.
How You Can Take Action
Learn the Issues
Stay informed about key disability policy priorities, including Medicaid and health care access, education rights, employment opportunities, housing, and civil rights protections.
Stay Informed:
- Illinois primary elections are on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
- Winners of the primary election will go on to campaign for November 2026's election.
- Check your federal, state, and local elections by visiting ballotpedia.org or illinoisvoterguide.org as election day gets closer.
- Stay up to date on your insurance and services, especially if you are covered by Medicaid/Medicare.
- Check-in with providers regularly to verify coverage of services.
Use Advocacy Action Tools
Take action through national advocacy platforms like The Arc's Action Center where you can contact elected officials, sign petitions, and participate in active advocacy campaigns affecting people with disabilities.
You can also find your legislators here: Find and contact elected officials | USAGov & locate your State Officials.
From there, you would locate their contact information either clicking on the information provided OR searching by name or district: Illinois General Assembly Home Page.
Your Vote Has Power
Voting is one of the more direct ways to influence policies that impact people with disabilities.
Register to vote, learn about the issues, and make your voice heard in every election.
Join us. Together, we can protect disability rights, advocate for policies, and build more inclusive communities.
