Disability and Aging Advocates for Crowley
Disability and Aging Advocates for Crowley
Vote David Crowley for Governor on or before November 3
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David Crowley accepts our endorsement and supports our priorities.
On September 15, Disability & Aging Advocates for Crowley held a virtual press event to introduce our growing coalition to media outlets across the state. Watch the event here: Part 1 and Part 2.
We were joined by Darrol Gibson, Political Director for Crowley for Wisconsin, who spoke about David’s commitment to older adults and people with disabilities, as demonstrated by his record of action as Milwaukee County Executive.
We closed the event by sharing an Instagram video message from David, reaffirming his support for our coalition and our priorities. We look forward to working together to elevate the voices and priorities of older adults, people with disabilities, and their families and caregivers across Wisconsin.
Big News!
Who are We?
We are Disability and Aging Advocates for Crowley - a coalition of Wisconsin citizens committed to addressing the most significant concerns of older adults and people with disabilities through a broad set of policy positions. Our goals are to highlight disability and aging priorities, create a grassroots network to ensure David Crowley is the next Governor, and partner with his administration on the issues that matter most to older Wisconsinites and individuals with disabilities.
We are building a Wisconsin where people with disabilities and older adults can live full, independent lives in their homes and communities.
Protect and defend the rights and supports of people with disabilities and older adults from federal and state threats.
Ensure children and adults with disabilities and older adults can access the services and supports they need to live full, independent lives.
Invest in community-based services, caregivers, and accessible housing, transportation, and public spaces.
Our Priorities
Community Life
- Protect and expand investments in home and community-based services.
- Increase support for family caregivers.
- Strengthen the direct care workforce through better wages and benefits.
- Make Wisconsin more accessible and inclusive in spaces, transit, and digital.
- Expand transportation options and mobility services.
Health
- Expand Medicaid to improve access to essential services.
- Strengthen mental health and substance use disorder services.
- Promote services that address loneliness and social isolation.
- Increase resources for older adults experiencing chronic pain.
- Expand programs that support falls prevention and self-management.
Safety, Employment & Education
- Expand enforcement tools to address abuse and exploitation.
- Strengthen oversight of specialized dementia care facilities.
- Support employment opportunities and end waiting lists for disability support.
- Support public schools with adequate special education funding.
