• Talk to your legislator about disability issues 
• Write letters to legislators about important disability issues 
• Meet with legislators—bring your child with a disability 

• Have an elevator speech when articulating your concern 
• Call your legislators to declare your interest in certain bills 
• Ask your legislator to sponsor certain bills 
• Explain to your legislator about disability issues  
• Attend hearings to testify about your concerns 
  Use social media (e.g., twitter, Facebook) to communicate your concerns to legislators 

• After meeting with your legislator, write a follow-up, thank you letter to your legislator