Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Your voice is powerful. We provide the tools, training, and platforms to make sure it is heard.
Find & Contact Your Elected Officials
Civic participation is a key step to building fully accessible communities. Use these official directories to find your federal, state, and local representatives and let them know about accessibility barriers or support needed for independent living programs.
Georgia General Assembly
Find your State Senator and State Representative representing Albany and surrounding counties.
Voter Resources
Check registration, download plain-language guides, and look up Ballotpedia representatives.
Federal Representatives
Lookup contact information for your US Senators and House Representative in Washington, D.C.
Self-Advocacy Systems & Guides
Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself, making your own choices, and taking responsibility for your life. We work with consumers to develop these vital skills so they can confidently advocate in housing, employment, and public transit settings.
Understanding Your Rights
Learn the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act. Know when and how to request reasonable accommodations.
Effective Communication
Practice presenting your needs clearly, documenting communication in writing, keeping records of requests, and remaining focused on solutions.
Systems Advocacy
Systems advocacy focuses on changing policies, laws, and practices that discriminate against or exclude people with disabilities. We work collectively with local government, transit authorities, and businesses in our 25 counties to remove architectural, technological, and attitudinal barriers.
Our Priority Areas: Accessible polling places, inclusive municipal voting procedures, ADA-compliant sidewalk networks, and reliable rural transit infrastructure.