MUSCATINE, Iowa — Crossroads Inc. has scheduled a series of Advocacy Chats to inform the public on pending legislation at the state and federal levels that could affect individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
Advocacy Chats will be held twice a month beginning Tuesday, Feb. 10. The sessions, which will run from 3:30–4:30 p.m., will be in the large breakroom of Crossroads facility at 1424 Houser St., Muscatine.
The first session on Feb. 10 will focus on proposed bills currently moving through the Iowa Legislature that could impact individuals with disabilities, including potential changes affecting services, supports, funding, and access.
“Policy decisions made at the Capitol and in Washington often show up in very real ways for the people we support – how services are funded, what options are available, and how quickly families can get help,” Crossroads CEO Marc Hines said in a news release. “Advocacy Chats are designed to make this information easier to understand, encourage respectful discussion, and help community members feel more confident about engaging in the process.”
Future sessions are planned for these Tuesdays: Feb. 24, March 10 and 24; and April 7.
Crossroads is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities and older adults through services and programs that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Its work includes disability-focused supports such as day programming and employment-related services.
Through the Advocacy Chats, attendees will hear:
- A plain-language overview of legislation “in the pipeline.”
- Discussion of potential real-world impact on people with disabilities and service providers.
- Guidance on constructive ways to follow bills and share perspectives with policymakers.
Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early.
