What is the What Matters Most Campaign?

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What is the What Matters Most Campaign? A cause campaign founded by the parents of children with disabilities and their allies An effort focused on Respecting Options and Expanding Opportunities for everyone in the broader disability community … through services provided in the most integrated setting appropriate based on informed choice

Who Does the Campaign Represent? Individuals with ALL disabilities From single to significant disabilities Their parents and families Their guardians and loved ones Their allies and advocates

Why is the Campaign Important? Because every person and every disability is unique Because one size does NOT fit all Because we ALL deserve the right to have choices: For daily living For education For employment options For the best personal fit in each of these areas

Why is the Campaign Important? (cont’d) Because it gives individuals and parents a strong voice Because it is important for government officials to understand the broader disability community … And hear from those directly impacted by disability-related legislation!

What are the Key Issues? Proposed federal legislation and federal regulations seek to limit options Proposed state policies favor a “one size fits all” approach that does not reflect the diverse nature of disability (and severely limits individual choices) These issues would seriously impact people with significant disabilities and their parents or guardians

“Our options and opportunities matter most!”

How Can I Get Involved? Visit WMMcampaign.org to … Sign a pledge to support our cause Share your story (messages, photos or videos) … So legislators can see we are PEOPLE, not NUMBERS! Explore the issues Sign key petitions Get our campaign materials and share with friends Use our templates to help us spread the word

How Can I Get Involved? (cont’d) And don’t forget to join our social media discussions … Be Sure to Share Your Story … And Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Please Join Us... To Respect and Expand “What Matters Most!” Want to Learn More? Email info@wmmcampaign.org or call 202-349-4254.