Easter Seals Disability Services

Legislative Action and Advocacy

As an advocate for people with disabilities and provider of home and community based services, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin has a significant interest in Federal support of medical and health related services that assist people with disabilities to lead more independent lives.

Easter Seals assists members of Congress and their staff, White House and federal agency officials, and representatives of other national interests -- as well as citizens like you -- to understand and act in support of policies and programs that help people with disabilities to live with equality, dignity and independence.

Easter Seals' legislative efforts focus on health care, early intervention, child care, education, employment, housing, supports for older Americans, recreation, assistive technology, transportation, and nonprofit organization operations.
You Can Help!
Join Easter Seals today in educating and informing public officials about issues that affect individuals with disabilities. View Easter Seals Action Alerts and contact your legislators now!

What's New in Legislative Action

Long Term Care in Wisconsin
The Department of Health and Services launched a new website to provide you with more information about  Long Term Care in WI.  Learn more now.

Make the First Five Count
Visit www.makethefirstfivecount.org if you believe all kids deserve a chance to learn, build lifelong skills, and achieve their dreams, join us and sign the Make the First Five Count petition today!  Read about 5 local children who have received Easter Seals early intervention therapies and are thriving because of their early diagnosis and treatment.

FTC Consumer Alert
Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection Division of Consumer & Business Education
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