DC Week of Action (and Joy)
Little Lobbyists' intern Grace Heuer writes about taking the fight to Capitol Hill...and rethinking what advocacy can look like.
Poetry & Autistic Advocacy: An Interview with Nathan Spoon
I developed a love for poetry in my late teens. My parents were supportive of these interests and, even with our limited family income, I had my own books (which I kept stacked on my bed, beside my pillow!) and access to art supplies.
Share the Journey with Jeneva: Lauren Shillinger on Epilepsy Advocacy
Sharing our journey spreads awareness while helping other families connect and share resources. Our family loves vacations to the beach and trips to amusement parks like Hershey and Disney.
Little Lobbyists Remember Those Lost on Disability Day of Mourning
All too often, an unforgivable and criminal pattern plays out when a parent or caregiver murders their disabled child or family member.
Rescuing Our Families: Home and Community-Based Services in COVID Relief (by Jeneva Stone)
HCBS COVID relief includes additional funding for HCBS to reduce waiting lists, and crucial support for home health care workers and direct support professionals.
Protect Our Kids: Vaccinate Family Caregivers (by Jeneva Stone)
Our struggle made clear the reality that states have no contingency plans for medically complex and disabled dependents, should the worst happen during this pandemic.
Sharing the Journey with Jeneva: Amy Silverman & Sophie Stern on Journalism & Disability Representation
We are still super early in the discussions around plain language translation. It's tricky – you really you really can't automate it, even the plain language translations need to be fact checked and lawyered.
Sharing the Journey with Jeneva: Loving Anian with Meeka Caldwell
When Anian was younger and first starting school, I looked for books about Down Syndrome to read to his class. I noticed they were difficult to find and impossible to find with a Black child with Down Syndrome.
Open Enrollment: Why the ACA Matters (by Jeneva Stone)
On December 10, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the latest effort to do away with this crucial piece of legislation, yet court-watchers believe the justices signaled a willingness to let the law stand. We can breathe a small sigh of relief, for the moment.
We Deserve Better: Why I Support the ACA
While I certainly believe that every Supreme Court Justice and their family should have access to quality healthcare, I do not believe that this right should be guaranteed only to the wealthy and the powerful.
Why I’m a Member of Little Lobbyists / ¿Por qué soy miembro de Little Lobbyists? (by/por Walewska Watkins)
Let me tell you about my son: His name is Aire, which is Spanish for air. He loves soccer, piano, acting, drawing, biking, silly jokes, and math.
My Father. My Son. An ACA Diary.
This November, protect your children. Protect your parents. Protect yourself. Protect my son. Vote.
What’s Truly “Pro-Life”? The Affordable Care Act (by Jessica Sharp Fox)
My daughter Claire, now six years old, loves to play outdoors. She loves playgrounds, and swinging is her favorite.