Advocacy in Action

Together, Our Voices Make a Difference

The decisions made by elected officials directly affect children, adults, and families who rely on supports and services to thrive in their communities.

By taking action, you can help protect access to Medicaid, strengthen the direct support workforce, expand early intervention services, and create more inclusive opportunities for everyone. KenCrest's advocacy work focuses on advancing policies that promote inclusion, independence, and belonging.

Protect Medicaid. Take Action Today!

Medicaid is more than healthcare. It helps fund supports that allow people with disabilities to live, work, learn, and participate in their communities.

Federal and state policy decisions can impact access to these essential services. Your voice can help ensure lawmakers understand the importance of protecting Medicaid and strengthening community-based supports.

Contact Your Federal and State Legislators!
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Why Advocacy Matters

Every person deserves the opportunity to learn, work, build relationships, and participate fully in their community.

Public policies shape access to:

  • Early Intervention services
  • Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
  • Competitive, integrated employment
  • Assistive and enabling technology
  • Family supports
  • A strong direct support workforce

When these supports are strengthened, people can pursue their goals, build independence, and live the lives they choose.

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Our Advocacy Priorities

Supporting Independent Lives

People with disabilities deserve access to the supports they need to live, work, and participate fully in their communities.

Our priorities include:

  • Ending HCBS waiting lists
  • Expanding employment opportunities
  • Increasing access to enabling technology

Helping Children Thrive

Every child deserves a strong start.

Our priorities include:

  • Investing in early learning and childcare
  • Fully funding Early Intervention services

Strengthening Families & the Workforce

Strong communities depend on a strong workforce.

Our priorities include:

  • Supporting Direct Support Professionals, nurses, and educators
  • Promoting family-sustaining wages and benefits
  • Advancing paid family and medical leave

Find Your Legislators

Not sure who represents you? Use the "Find My Legislator" tools on the websites below. Then, visit your legislator’s website to learn about the issues they support and contact them.

State Legislators

Federal Legislators

Make Your Voice Heard

Change happens when people speak up.

Whether you're contacting legislators, voting, sharing your story, or participating in an advocacy event, your voice helps create a more inclusive future for children, adults, and families.

Share Your Story

Personal stories help policymakers, community members, and advocates better understand the impact of disability services, early intervention, and community supports. If KenCrest has been part of your journey, we'd love to hear from you.

To share your story, contact Sydney Zielinski at sydney.zielinski@kencrest.org(opens in new tab).

Questions about advocacy initiatives? Contact our advocacy team at advocacy@kencrest.org(opens in new tab).