Advocacy Resources

We're delighted to have you join us! This is a space where we come together to raise awareness and support one another in our journey towards a more inclusive and understanding world. We advocate for the rights and acceptance of all people, regardless of their differences.

Here, you'll find a passionate and compassionate community dedicated to making a positive impact. Please explore our resources, and together, we can drive meaningful change.

DDI is happy to join or otherwise support advocacy efforts and meetings with elected officials. Email [email protected] to connect with a team member who will assist you with legislative affairs.

Ask your legislators to support a flexible 7.8% Targeted Inflationary Increase and Direct Support Wage Enhancement in the final budget!

Send a One-Click email to Gov. Kathy Hochul and your New York State elected officials:
https://nydisabilityadvocates.com/advocate/

Call Gov. Kathy Hochul: 518-474-8390



The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a budget framework calling for cuts of at least $880 billion, which would devastate Medicaid and negatively impact people who rely on I/DD services.

Tell Congress to protect Medicaid and reject these harmful cuts!

Send a One-Click email to your representatives.
Send a pre-populated or custom message to your elected official using ANCOR's one-click tool. Simply enter your name and address, and the message will automatically go to your elected officials:
https://www.ancor.org/actions/preserve-i-dd-services-tell-congress-protect-medicaid/

Call Your Representative.
Not sure who your congressional member is?
Simply enter your address to see who your elected officials are: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

Congressman Nick LaLota (R), District 1        
Hauppauge District Office
Phone: 631-289-1097

Representative Andrew Garbarino (R), District 2
Patchogue District Office
Phone: 631-541-4225