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Tell Congress to Protect Disability Rights And Oppose the Attack on Section 504 

Use the below email template to inform your congress person that you support Section 504 and the civil rights of people with disabilities. To find your local congressperson, use this website right here: 

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My Vote is to Protect the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities 

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Dear Representative [Last Name], 

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the lawsuit filed by 17 states seeking to dismantle Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This critical civil rights law has protected people with disabilities from discrimination for over 50 years, ensuring equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and public services. 

If this lawsuit succeeds, it could strip millions of Americans of their fundamental rights, leading to devastating consequences for people with disabilities, their families, and our communities. Section 504 is not just a legal safeguard—it is a foundation of inclusion and equal opportunity in our country. 

I urge you to take immediate action to defend the civil rights of people with disabilities by: 

  1. Publicly opposing this lawsuit and any attempts to weaken or eliminate Section 504. 

  1. Supporting legislative measures that strengthen disability rights and accessibility protections. 

  1. Advocating for policies that promote full inclusion, independence, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. 

Disability rights are human rights. As your constituent, I urge you to stand with us in protecting the hard-won progress of the disability community. Please let me know how you plan to address this critical issue. 

My vote will only be one that ensures people with disabilities have equal rights as everyone else. And this includes access to federal programs. 

Sincerely, 

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your City, State, ZIP] 

[Your Email] 

[Your Phone Number]