Action Steps After the Rally

Keep in contact with your Legislators. Invite them to meet with you when they are in their home districts. Call, write, fax and e-mail to let them know about your needs an the "People Can't Wait" Campaign.

Set up a meeting of local advocates and ask your Legislators to come and meet with you.

Write a letter to the editor of your local paper or contact your local newspaper/TV station and tell them about the "People can't Wait" Campaign.

Attend the Joint Finance Committee meeting when it votes on the "People Can't Wait" items. Seeing people with disabilities and their supporters in the audience helps in gaining legislative support. Wear buttons or t-shirts that clearly identify support for the "People Can't Wait" campaign.

Write a thank you to Legislators or their staff who met with you. Invite them to your home. Keep in contact with them.

Write a letter to Legislators who could not meet with you reminding them of your issues

Write a letter to the editor of your local paper or contact your local newspaper/TV station and tell them your story and about the "People Can't Wait" Campaign.

Join or start a "People Can't Wait" Coalition in your county. For more information, call the ARC-Wisconsin at 1-877-272-8400 or visit the DAWN website at www.dawninfo.org

Join the DAWN Email Network.

If you don't have email, stay current on disability issues by using the library's internet access to view the DAWN website.

Register to vote and vote

Rally Links

• Photos of the rally are now available.
• More photos (by David Francis Photography)
• The Survival Coalition issue paper is available. For more information about any of the issues listed please contact the Survival Coalition at the location listed on the paper.
• People Can't Wait Advocacy Cards
• Press Coverage