Advocacy

Open States is a collection of tools that make it possible for citizens to track what is happening in their state's capitol by aggregating information from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Open States is a project of the Sunlight Foundation.

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From the early hours of the morning until late in the evening, politicians are breaking bread and sipping cocktails with donors. Sunlight’s Political Party Time website lets you know who’s fundraising and where.

Visit the Political Party Time Website

For every day Congress is in session, Capitol Words visualizes the most frequently used words in the Congressional Record, giving you an at-a-glance view of which issues lawmakers address on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Capitol Words lets you see what are the most popular words spoken by lawmakers on the House and Senate floor.

View the Capitol Words Website

Nonpartisan, independent, and nonprofit, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.

Visit the Open Secrets Website

Every day, there are hundreds of abused and neglected Hoosier children who go to court alone and have no one to advocate for their interests. Many children do not attend court so their voice is silent—no one speaks for these children and tells the court what they need while they are in the foster care system. We mobilize, train and empower volunteers who make a difference by helping judges make informed decisions about what is best for the child’s future.

Information on Indiana Child Advocates

Indiana Children and Nature Network (ICAN) is a network of Indiana organizations, businesses, and individuals encouraging children to spend more time outdoors for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Information on ICAN

Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Information on Autism Speaks

The ACLU works to empower citizens to take an active role in defending their civil liberties. When citizens advocate, they express their concerns and priorities, press for recognition of their rights and insist on the importance of their voice in public policy.

Information on the ACLU of Indiana

ICHS is a nonpartisan coalition, of over 25 organizations, that educates decision makers and the community on fact-based human service policy which emphasizes quality outcomes for Hoosiers, and ultimately the State of Indiana. We invest in, protect and advocate for children, people with disabilities, senior citizens, and hard-working families who are trying to make a better life for themselves.

Information on the Indiana Coalition of Human Services

Providing Indiana families and service providers the information and training necessary to assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities.

Information on IN Source

Olmstead is the most important U.S. Supreme Court decision for people with disabilities. The 1999 Supreme Court decision was based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Information on Olmstead Rights