Every voice matters — including yours.Calling or emailing your lawmakers helps them understand the real impact of their decisions. It only takes a few minutes and can help protect the rights and access we all depend on.
contact Your Representatives
It can feel intimidating to call your Congressperson — but remember, they work for you. Their job is to listen to your concerns, even if they don’t always agree.
Many lawmakers and their staff don’t understand the real-life impact of the decisions they make. When they hear your personal story, it helps them see beyond the policies and numbers.
The staff members who answer the phone are paid with your tax dollars to take your calls and hear your feedback. Your voice matters — and your call can make a real difference.
Make a Call
📞 Call the U.S. Capitol: (202) 224-3121
Or use: 5calls.org, Or click the button above.
Say this:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, State]. I’m calling to ask [Senator/Representative] to protect disability rights—keep Medicaid strong and protect disability services.”
Send an Email
✉️ Copy this and send through your Representative’s website or email. Use the button above to find the information.
Subject: Protect Disability Rights – We All Need Access
Dear [Senator/Representative Name],
I live in [Your City, State]. I am one of 70 million Americans with disabilities. I urge you to not only protect Medicaid, Section 504, the IDEA, the ADA, but also to work with us to make disability services the best in the world.
Thank you,
Your name, address, and phone number.
Post on Social Media
📱 Use these hashtags:
#YesAccess #WeAllNeedAccess #ProtectMedicaid #Keep504
Tag your Representative:
“I need access because [your reason]. @SenatorDoe, will you stand up for disability rights?”
Share Your Story
🎥 Post a video online with #YesAccess or send it to us. We’ll help amplify it. Click here for some ideas.