Advocacy Days
May 6 and May 28, 2025
Advocacy Days 2025:
May 6 and May 28
Public policy advocacy has been a cornerstone of the Council’s mission since its founding in 1952. But you don’t have to be a professional advocate to be an effective voice for change! There are ordinary folks all over the state doing it successfully, especially at the local level in their own communities.
On Tuesday, May 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m., the Council will host a virtual session to help participants build their advocacy skills. We’ll provide an overview of the State Budget process; discuss priority issues, which may include transportation, voting rights and health care access; and we’ll break out into small groups to prepare for legislator visits later in the month.
Then on Wednesday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., we’ll gather at the State Capitol, where participants will have the opportunity to meet with their representatives in the State Legislature. There will be a lunch break during the day, with lunch options to be communicated to participants closer to the event. You must attend the May 6 session in order to participate in the May 28 Capitol visit.
Register for Advocacy Days Below.
Legislative Priorities
You can view and download our legislative briefing documents covering Civil Rights, Education, Employment, Healthcare, Transportation, and Accessible Absentee Voting. More information on these issues and other policies can be found on our Advocacy page.
Key Data on Older Adults with Vision Loss in Wisconsin
“I am inspired each year to attend the Council’s Advocacy Day because I never wish to pass up the chance to begin to build a relationship with a legislator or member of staff. Additionally, it is important to bring the Council’s legislative priorities forward to key personnel who may not have considered state programs and services from a blind/visually impaired person’s perspective.”
Rhonda Staats
Council Board Secretary, La Crosse, Wisconsin
