What is Advocacy Action Network?Advocacy Action Network is a group dedicated to promoting mental health and disability rights by building coalitions and increasing public knowledge of the advocacy process. The 874K Disabilities Coalition represents the over 874,000 Kentuckians with disabilities. We gather together in Frankfort once per year to advocate with legislators and remind them "We Vote. We Matter." Learn more here. The Kentucky Mental Health Coalition represents the mental health community in Kentucky. We meet several times a year to share advocacy efforts and updates. Learn more here. |
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ADVOCACY WORKS!
CONGRATULATIONS to the advocates who showed up and spoke out
in support of the Lee Clinic in Louisville.
Louisville Public Media's Sylvia Goodman shared this photo as part of her article which contains a great summary of the situation: https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-06-24/families-patients-of-disabled-kentuckians-demand-renewed-clinic-funding-at-hearing. Her coverage of the final decision to grant some funding is here: https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-06-25/kentucky-gov-beshear-announces-renewed-funding-for-lee-specialty-clinic-after-outpouring-of-support
Other media outlets who covered the event include:
The Kentucky Lantern: https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/25/ky-gov-moves-millions-to-fund-lee-specialty-clinic-in-a-bandaid-fix/ & https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/06/24/families-plead-with-ky-leaders-work-together-to-find-a-solution-and-keep-lee-clinic-open/
WLKY: https://www.wlky.com/article/lee-specialty-clinic-louisville-funds-beshear/71729998
Spectrum News: https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/06/24/families-call-to-restore-lee-specialty-clinic-funding
WAVE3: https://www.wave3.com/2026/06/24/families-staff-politicians-push-back-lee-specialty-clinic-cuts/
Courier Journal: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/24/kentucky-families-lawmakers-save-lee-specialty-clinic/90656548007/
and so many more!
Want to learn how to talk about what YOUR community needs and how to advocate?
Advocacy Action Network is a founding partner of the ThriveKY, a coalition of organizations who pursue systemic change to assure that the commonwealth meets the basic needs of every Kentuckian.
The "Advocacy for Thriving Communities" Road Show in 2026 will help you learn to talk about what YOUR community needs and how to advocate for those needs.
Who should attend? Community Health Workers, Social Workers, Targeted Case Managers, Peer Support Specialists, Community Leaders, Public Employees, Nonprofit Staff, Frontline Service Providers, Outreach Workers, Educators, Librarians, FRYSCYs, Faith Leaders, and others who serve their community.
CEUS available for CHWs and Social Workers!
Make Your Voice Heard:
Election Information and Voter Registration
! Your vote matters. Stay informed and make sure you're registered to vote in the upcoming election.
Key Dates to Remember:
- The deadline to register online to vote in the 2026 General Election is October 5th, 2026 4:00 p.m. local time.
**CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION BEFORE OCT. 5th!**
- 2026 General Elections will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Details here.
- Sample Ballots for your area, so you can research candidates in advance: https://web.sos.ky.gov/electionballots/
- Contact the Candidates in your area to find out where they stand on issues that are important to you. Contact information for statewide and county candidates can be found here: https://web.sos.ky.gov/CandidateFilings/.
Heading to Frankfort in 2026? Advocacy Action Network and Kentucky Voices for Health have created this handy Kentucky General Assembly Accessibility Guide. This is a must read for understanding parking, handicap accessible areas, and how to reach legislators during the Capitol Renovation Project. |
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