GO LOCAL
The What Matters Most Campaign is designed to bring together people from across the country to fight for options and opportunities for ALL people with ALL disabilities. The most important work is done locally, by individuals and self-advocates right in their own communities. We are building this network to share successes, strategies, and tactics from local efforts coast to coast.Click on your state to see the latest updates from grassroots organizations in your area.
If there isn’t information in your state yet, reach out to us and let us at info@wmmcampaign.org know what’s going on and if there are organizations which should be featured!
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ARIZONAWHAT MATTERS MOST AZGrassroots Campaign efforts in Arizona are led by a local WMM organization, sponsored by The Beacon Groupbased in Tuscon. Their "My Job, My Choice" initiative is putting the issues facing Arizonans with the most significant disabilities front and center. Contact them today to join the efforts to ensure options and opportunities are available for all people across Arizona! |
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CALIFORNIAWhat Matters Most CAThe What Matters Most Campaign in California has been focused on scheduling Community Information Meetings, which have now been held in several parts of the state, while also promoting direct contacts with local congressional representatives regarding HR 188 and other potential threats to client choice. Californians who are concerned with protecting commensurate wage options are communicating through the list serve of the California Disability Services Association (www.cal-dsa.org for membership information) and by contacting WMM State Coordinator Carl Ochsner at ochsnercr@att.net. ~*Latest from WMM CA *~ Sheltered Workshop Closures - A Follow Up An article recently published by "Citizens Journal" about a new emlpoyment opportunity opening up in California called "Accelerated Participant Preparation". The program will allow participants to perform paid work and gain life skills on a path to employment in the communtiy. Read more! Lawmakers Learn Services for Disabled Workers Threatened A special workshop lunch was held recently at the Ceres' Howard Training Center to bring lawmakers' focus on the problem of higher minimage wages threatening employment for people with disabilities. Congressman Jeff Denham, Assembly members Kristin Olson, Anthony Cannella, Cathleen Calgiani, and Tom Berryhill all attended to learn more about the critical threats to jobs the California Governor's proposals are. Read More! |
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NEVADAA TEAM NevadaThe A TEAM brings together individuals with disabilities and their family members to advocate in a grassroots effort, create awareness in the community and advise others to ensure service choices are protected and sustained. The A TEAM in Nevada is collecting personal stories and videos from individuals, their family, friends, and others -- sharing their story, in their own words. These are a powerful tool to explain the importance of options and opportunities to policy makers throughout the state. You can share your stories and contact A TEAM Nevada directly by being in touch with Tracy Brown-May at Tracy.ATeamNevada@gmail.com or calling (702) 612-0083. Check back soon for updated news and the forthcoming A TEAM website! |
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NEW JERSEYAsk Me CampaignThe Ask Me Campaign is a grassroots initiative in New Jersey which is uniting people with disabilities, families, friends, neighbors, employers, and community organizations to stand up for full employment options for all people. Since it's founding in 2015 they have successfully engaged thousands of individuals throughout New Jersey, and have seen a significant increase in their presence on Facebook and other social media engagement efforts. Visit their website for more informtation, and be sure to follow and like them on Facebook! |
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NEW YORKARC of Livingston-Wyoming Family Advocacy GroupThe Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Family Advocacy Group is a grassroots collective of individuals with disabilities and their loved ones, banded together to create community awareness and influence public policy that ensures and protects service choices for people with disabilities. Their efforts have garnered the attention of local and New York State representatives, and stimulated action throughout the state. Find out more at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheArcFamilyAdvocacyGroup |
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OHIOMy Voice, My ChoiceMy Voice, My Choice is a grassroots movement of parents, families, friends, and those with disabilities that actively engages the community and policy makers throughout Ohio. They are presently advocating to Gov. Kasich and other leaders to support H.B. 64 which supports the choice of sheltered workshops and day habilitation programs. You can sign their petition here. Find out more at their Facebook page: My Voice, My Choice |
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WISCONSINA-TEAM WisconsinThe A-TEAM brings together individuals with disabilities and their family members to advocate in a grassroots effort, create awareness in the community and advise others to ensure service choices are protected and sustained. Their model has seen great success in reaching legislators and policymakers throughout Wisconsin and energized hundreds of activists! Find out more by visiting their website: http://ateamwisconsin.org/ Be sure to check out their latest video showing families traveling to Washington, DC and meeting with Representatives and Senators to advocate for job choice! |
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