We Want to Hear From You!

The Michigan Disability Policy & Leadership Coalition, in partnership with the Access, Equity & Leadership Collective (AELC), is gathering input from Michigan’s disability community to help shape our 2025–2026 legislative priorities. Your voice matters. The experiences and issues you share will guide our advocacy and ensure that our work reflects real community needs across the state. Thank you for participating and helping us build a more accessible and equitable Michigan.

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Last name

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2. Which THREE priorities are the most urgent for Michigan? (chose from question #1)

3. Are you aware of any current Michigan bills you want us to support or oppose?

Yes

No

Not sure

4. What barriers do you face in Michigan that you want lawmakers to address?

5. How would you like to receive Michigan legislative updates?

Email

Text Messge

Social Media (Facebook or Bluesky/ Linkedin / TikTok/ etc.,)

At Michigan Coalition Meetings

Other: (please specify other ways you'd like to receive legislative updates)

6. Do you know how to find or follow a bill that impacts accessibility, education, or disability rights?

Yes

No

Not sure, but I want to learn

7. Do you feel that current state or federal information about laws is accessible to you? (For example: captions, ASL videos, screen reader access, tactile interpretation, etc.)

Yes

No

Sometimes — please share why:

8. What barriers do you face when trying to understand or follow new laws or policies?

9. Would you like to join Michigan advocacy activities (legislative days, testimony, calls, letters)?

Yes

No

Maybe

10. If yes or maybe, what support do you need to participate?

ASL or DeafBlind Interpreting

Transportation support

Accessible documents (PDF, etc)

Advocacy Training

Other: (please specify other ways you'd like to receive legislative updates)

Check the box, If you want to stay in the loop with AELC programs, resources, and community updates. (Optional)

If your rating is 1–4 stars, please briefly explain your reason to help us improve.

Thank you for completing the form! Your input helps us improve support for Michigan’s disability community and shape AELC’s 2025–2026 legislative priorities.