Take the Little Lobbyists Voter Pledge! Laura & Victor Leeman Did in Texas!

Laura Leeman and her children. Vic is seated in his wheelchair, and the others are gathered around him. The family poses in a park area and a sign that reads, “Vote Here,” is behind them.

We want YOU to be a Little Lobbyists voter! Take our pledge to vote for candidates who will protect and expand the rights of children with complex medical needs and disabilities. We have to elect more candidates into office who share our belief in equity, accessibility, and inclusion to remove barriers and advance the policies our families need.

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard and make our country – from County seat to the U.S. Capitol – the more just and inclusive place ALL our children deserve, but we can’t do it without your vote.

Take the pledge to be a Little Lobbyists Voter.

As we lead up to the election next week, we will be sharing a few personal stories here about why folks are taking the Little Lobbyists Voter Pledge and who they are supporting with their vote.

My son Victor’s infectious laugh brings smiles to anyone near him. He loves all types of music and being outdoors, especially at the beach where he used to feel the wind on his face. Vic’s uncontrolled seizures went largely undiagnosed until last year, when he was found to have a rare genetic syndrome linked to epilepsy. While we’ve learned more about Victor’s medical health, having a genetic diagnosis does not give us a complete picture of the reason for his many seizures.

This election is the most urgent and important one of our lifetime! We’re hearing a lot about state and federal candidates, but make no mistake: the future of public education is on every ballot across the country. In every state and every public school district, our kids' right to a free and appropriate public education will be decided in this election.

I know this because my school district in Texas is the epicenter of this national effort to dismantle public education. Extremists are laser focused on full control of public education and are pouring money into candidates for local school boards. This takeover will bleed public school funds in numerous ways, and these extremists do not care about my or your disabled and medically complex child’s right to a free and appropriate education.

Join Little Lobbyists as we advocate for all students to have access to all necessary supports and accommodations in an inclusive environment to attain their full potential. We oppose tax funding being allocated to schools that discriminate against children with complex medical needs and disabilities of any kind.

Connect with trusted voices in your community & VOTE for local school board candidates who are in favor of public education.