Making Your Voice Heard – Technology Making Advocacy Easier
In today’s world there is a wide range of technology available – tools, gadgets and apps just to name a few. But did you know that some of these apps have been designed to help you have a voice? And not just any voice, but an advocate’s voice in the decision making of your nation, state and local community.
Our team of Independent Living Advocates continuously work with our consumers and partners to find the most up to date ways the disability and larger community can advocate. They have found a couple of apps that are useful for everyone who wants to stay on top of current political issues and want to be sure their voice is heard.
Party Of Lincoln
The Party of Lincoln app is a non-partisan resource guide that you can use to register to vote, change your party affiliation and get candidate information during election seasons—both nationally and locally. There is a fact-checker feature so you can know which political claims are false. POL app also features call-to-action videos and civics lessons to remind you of what’s at stake. There are over 20 ways to take political action directly from the app!
The app is available to download in iTunes for iOS and in Google Play for Android.
5 Calls
The 5 Calls app was created to make it easier for constituents to call their representatives in an effort to have a greater impact on the voice of the people to their elected representatives. 5 calls does the research for various issues, determining which representatives are most influential for which topic, collects phone numbers for those offices and writing scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position. The format is simple so all the user needs to do is call. The app provides phone numbers, background on issues so you can make an informed decision about which ones are important to you, utilizes your location to find your representatives easily and keeps track of who you have contacted about each issue to be as effective as possible.
The app is available to download in iTunes for iOS and in Google Play for Android.
Just remember, you have a voice!
Both of these apps are excellent ways to stay up to date with what is going on politically on all levels and resources for reaching out to your representatives. In the United States, we are fortunate to be a part of a system that not only allows us to elect our legislative representatives on state and national levels, but also to be a part of a system that allows us to bring about change to policies, rules or laws. Don’t wait, start today and let your voice be heard!
If you would like guidance on downloading and utilizing these apps or would like to learn more about Advocacy, we are available to work with you. Simply Contact Us on 706-724-6262 or complete a Self-Referral Form today.