Take Action
1. Contact your legislator.
Step 1. Find your legislator
Step 2. Email your legislator
Suggested email for HB 1834:
Subject line: PA needs an Employment First Executive Director.
Email:
Dear (LEGISLATOR NAME HERE),
I’m contacting you today to ask for your support of working Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
The Pennsylvania Employment First Act became law in June 2018 to increase competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities and establish the Employment First Oversight Commission. Now, House Bill 1834 is needed to create an office of the Executive Director within the commission.
I urge you to learn more and support HB 1834.
Thank you,
(YOUR NAME HERE)
Suggested email for HB 2221:
Subject line: You can make a difference for workers with disabilities.
Email:
Dear (LEGISLATOR NAME HERE),
I’m contacting you today to ask for your support of working Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
By supporting HB 2221, the Medical Assistance For Workers With Disabilities Modernization Act (MAWD:Mod), you can be on the frontlines of making the Commonwealth a more fair, equitable place. By expanding eligibility and increasing job opportunities, MAWD:Mod empowers workers with disabilities and provides cost savings for Pennsylvania.
I urge you to learn more and support the Medical Assistance For Workers With Disabilities Modernization Act.
Thank you,
(YOUR NAME HERE)
2. Follow #IWantToWork on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Join me and ‘like’ the #IWantToWork campaign to work, to hire and to support people with disabilities who want to find meaningful employment in Pennsylvania. Exposure to internships and employment opportunities means a better quality of life for people with disabilities in PA. Learn more at www.IWantToWorkPA.org.
Suggested social media post for HB: 1834
Pennsylvania’s Employment First Oversight Commission needs an Executive Director! To support workers with disabilities and urge our legislators to take action, join us at IWantToWorkPA.org. #IWantToWorkPA #ExpandingEmployment
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Pennsylvania’s Employment First Oversight Commission needs an Executive Director! To support workers with disabilities and urge our legislators to take action, join us at IWantToWorkPA.org. #IWantToWorkPA #ExpandingEmployment @iwanttoworkpa
Suggested social media post for HB: 2221
The Medical Assistance For Workers With Disabilities Modernization Act (MAWD:Mod) is a crucial next step for Pennsylvania! To support workers with disabilities and urge our legislators to take action, join us at IWantToWorkPA.org. #IWantToWorkPA #MAWDMod #ExpandingEmployment
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The Medical Assistance For Workers With Disabilities Modernization Act (MAWD:Mod) is a crucial next step for Pennsylvania! To support workers with disabilities and urge our legislators to take action, join us at IWantToWorkPA.org. #IWantToWorkPA #MAWDMod #ExpandingEmployment @iwanttoworkpa
3. Post a selfie now and show your support.
4 steps to taking and sharing your #IWantToWork selfie:
- Dress for success! Get your camera ready. You or someone else can take the photo. Hold your #IWantToWork sign in front of you inside the picture frame of your cell phone or camera.
- Smile and click the shutter to capture your photo.
- Post the photo, with a little information about your career aspirations, on our Facebook, X and Instagram sites.
- Encourage your friends, family or co-workers who support employment for people with disabilities to take and share their own #IWantToWork photos, too.
4. Tell us your story.