#71 - Political Advocacy: Yes You Can!

Laura Hatcher is on the leadership team of The Little Lobbyist. The Little Lobbyists are families of children with complex medical needs and disabilities who seek to educate legislators about our community by showing up in-person with our children (and their trachs, ventilators, oxygen tanks, feeding tubes, wheelchairs, all the stuff) so they can see first-hand who is impacted by laws and programs. Most importantly, they want legislatures to see our kids are just KIDS; who go to school, love to play, and deserve access to the health care, education, and community inclusion they need to grow up to live their best lives. The little lobbyists also seek to educate families with complex medical needs about legislation that impacts us and to empower us to be strong advocates. In this episode, Laura gives us a pep talk to encourage and equip us to be voices for the disability community. Links to content mentioned can be found in the shownotes at www.lomah.org/podcast2/71 Related Episodes: #70 - Do This Not That: Lessons From a Self Advocate with Angela West #69 - Self Determination with Complex Communication Needs with  Dr. Karrie Shogren #68 - The Need for Adult Sized Changing Tables with Changing Spaces #67 - HCBS Waiver Settings Rule with Together for Choice #61 & #62 - Inclusive Housing and Social Change with The Kelsey