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S112 State and Local Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard

S112 State and Local Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard

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 In this powerful episode, host Kim Wardlow speaks with Julie Reiskin from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition to explore the practical steps and critical importance of state and local advocacy. Julie shares her personal journey into disability rights after being diagnosed with MS, and the impact of healthcare inequities that led her to become a lifelong advocate. The conversation dives into understanding systems advocacy, how policies and laws differ, and how listeners can take tangible steps toward influencing change—whether it's by testifying at a city council meeting or signing onto a petition. Julie emphasizes the power of working collectively and offers tips for getting involved, including using accessible bill trackers, attending trainings, and joining trusted organizations like CCDC or NFB. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to deepen your involvement, this episode provides a clear path toward making your voice heard.

📌 Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
00:25 – Meet Julie Reiskin: A lifetime of advocacy
02:39 – Healthcare, MS diagnosis, and economic injustice
05:05 – How disability can affect employment and dignity
07:28 – What is CCDC and “cross-disability” advocacy?
09:52 – What advocacy really means at a systems level
12:18 – What is a policy? (And why it matters)
14:43 – Steps to begin advocating at a state or local level
16:52 – Real-world example: Transportation policies and Access-a-Ride
18:58 – Understanding who holds power and how to persuade
19:53 – “You’d be a great advocate if…”
21:54 – Local vs. state vs. federal change: What’s easiest?
24:15 – Where to find training, tools, and accessible bill trackers
26:00 – Outro: Part 2 coming next week!

📞 Contact Information
Guest Website: https://ccdconline.org
Aftersight Contact: feedback@aftersight.org | (720) 712-8856
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