Advocate

Current Action Items

Tell Congress: Support the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Savings Penalty Elimination Act.

People with disabilities (and elderly) shouldn’t be told they can only have assets of $2,000 across their entire portfolio.

Take 30 sec. to send an email to Leaders encouraging them to increase the limit to $10,000.

Send an email to Representatives NOW!

Our friends at The Arc have created a simple form. Just fill out your information then in the text box (first sentence) change from you are a member of The Arc to a supporter of EP!C and click send.

Advocating for individuals with disabilities is a necessary and integral component of the work EP!C does. In addition to our own advocating efforts, EP!C encourages friends, families and supporters to take time to join the advocacy process and spread the word to increase awareness about the issues and needs faced by individuals with disabilities. There are several effective ways to advocate. The most powerful way to advocate is to share your story, whether you or your friend or family member is directly affected or you are a community supporter.

When telling your story, we suggest you mention the following information:

Your issue
How this issue affects you
How having proper supports could change your life (or the life of a
friend or family member)
What your (or their) struggles without these supports are
Why you want to share this experience with your government official
What you hope to see change in the future

Past Action Items

Sign a witness slip as a PROPONENT to demand full funding for disabled citizens.

Witness Slip for HB4832

Step 1 – fill out your personal information
Business/Agency: EPIC
Title: Who you are (Board Member, Staff, Family Member, Supporter, etc.)
Step 2 – Under Representation: EPIC (no special characters)
Step 3 – Under Testimony: Record of Appearance Only
Step 4 – Select PROPONENT (meaning you are in favor of passing the bill)
Step 5 – agree to the terms & select create slip

Demand full funding of the Guidehouse Study. Take 30 seconds to send an automated email to Illinois’ Leaders.

Learn More – SB4063 & HB4832

Step 1 – click the button below
Step 2 – fill out your information
Step 3 – hit start writing
Step 4 – hit send letter

Send an email to Representatives NOW!

Thank you for making your voice heard!

Learn more about how the budget breaks down.

Learn More – HB HR0194

5.24.2021 a second witness slip for HB-HR0194 was requested for committee review on 5.27 at 9am.

Learn More – HB HR0181

Human Services Institute Guiding Principles Article
(resource for HB HR0181)

Learn More – HB 2148 & HB 3340