Workday With My Legislator

Take action. Be heard. Create change.

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How do we help legislators see that hiring people with disabilities is a good idea?


We show them—by bringing them to work!


They get to see people with disabilities doing their jobs and helping the community. They also meet business owners who say their company is better because they hire people with disabilities.


This is your chance to tell your legislator(s) what you do at work and why it matters to you. You can also share any challenges that make it hard for you to do your job. The DD Council will share pictures of your visit throughout National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October.


Before you begin, ask yourself the following: 

  1. Do I have good things to say about my job?
  2. Do I have things I want my legislator to know about my job? 


If you answered YES  to these questions, please participate in our Workday With My Legislator campaign! Everyone who has a successful visit with at least one legislator will get a free advocacy t-shirt. 

Getting Started


TO PARTICIPATE 


  1. Fill out the form below. Click on the SUBMIT button when done.

  2. Review and complete the Planning Your Visit Worksheet HERE.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES


  1. Ask your employer for permission to invite your legislator(s) to visit you at work. Download this letter to share with them!

  2. Determine the best times to hold your visit. Select at least three dates and times to offer your legislator(s).

  3. Contact your legislator in advance and have three dates and times that will work for you and your employer.


We are here to help!


Call (800) 452-1936 with questions or send an email to contactus@iowaddcouncil.org.


Workday With My Legislator Form

To participate, fill out the form below.

Prefer to download and fill out the application by hand?

Download Printable Application

Participant Information

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION



BUSINESS INFORMATION



SUPERVISOR INFORMATION


By submitting this form, both the employee and supervisor give permission to invite the employee’s legislator(s) to the specified workplace and understand that this employee will spend 30–45 minutes visiting with their legislator(s) during their shift.


The following activities will be allowed to take place: