Bring Your Story to the People Making Decisions.
Turn lived experience into a voice for change. This space makes it easier to bring the realities of chronic illness and disability directly to the elected leaders shaping the policies that affect our lives.
Your experience is evidence.
Your lived experience can show how policies work beyond the page. Sharing how an issue has affected your life gives elected leaders insight into the barriers their constituents face and brings patient perspectives into conversations where they may otherwise be missing.
"Personal stories put a human face on policy issues and help decision-makers understand what's at stake."
- U.S Senator
70%
of congressional staff say constituant stories influence their view on an issue.
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Your voice can make a difference.
01
Find who represents you
Enter your Zip Code to find your US senators, representative, and state officials using official government tools.
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Find an action to take
Not sure what to ask for? Explore current legislation and policy issues affecting chronic illness and disability, with background information and specific ways constituents can engage.
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Make your voice heard
Use CM’s guidance and templates to turn your experience into a clear message you can personalize and send to your elected officials.