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Public Transportation Action Team
Increased public transportation for people with disabilities is a priority and we are proud of the great strides we’ve made in recent years. New service exists in townships across Lake County as a result of our advocacy efforts. Our success is attributed to the leaders in the disability community with personal experience with public transit concerns. Our work is not done and we need your help to reach our ultimate goal, 24/7 borderless transportation.
The LCCIL Transit Action Team meets this challenge head on. Comprised of consumers, volunteers, and staff, the team focuses on leadership development and identification. We are searching for people affected by the lack of transportation in targeted areas to mobilize and act. There are many ways you can get involved with transit advocacy. Contact us if you are passionate about the lack of public transportation in your community. Get Out the Vote!
Imagine how things would be different if every one of the 33.7 million
Americans with disabilities voted in each election. What message would that send to our elected officials? Perhaps social services and community
supports would be fully funded. Maybe
affordable and accessible housing would top the list of legislative priorities.
Could public transportation finally be recognized as essential to the transit
system in our community?
The message we would send is that people with disabilities have power and our collective voice will be heard. The first act in fulfilling our civic duty is to vote. Know who is running, what they stand for, and how they will act on issues that affect your life. Make an informed decision and then cast your vote. If you are interested in helping LCCIL turn out the disability vote, then contact us today! |
Issues That Affect You
LCCIL chooses its systemic advocacy initiatives based on the needs of people with disabilities. We are a consumer controlled organization, and seek your input. Contact us today and let us know what gets you fired up.
Want to do something about it, but don’t know where to start? We are here and ready to guide you through the process. Call us today and take the first step in changing your community for the better.
Want to do something about it, but don’t know where to start? We are here and ready to guide you through the process. Call us today and take the first step in changing your community for the better.
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