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We have web accessibility in mind. Expanding the potential of the web for people with disabilities by empowering individuals and organizations to create accessible content.

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https://webaim.org/

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What Is Your Organization Suggesting?

The following are actions straight from the WebAIM website.

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We didn't find a donation link for your Organization. But Charity Navigator is a great tool to find charities that champion your cause.

Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator helps millions of people take action and support the causes they care about by connecting them to the best charities that align with their passions and values.

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Contact Your Representatives

Make your voice heard! Write to or call your representatives at the local, state, and national level. Urge them to take up your cause, or call them out on stances you disagree with. Every email, letter, or message is counted and is an important indicator that your cause is important to their constituents.

ResistBot

Resistbot is a chatbot that turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes.

ResistBot

Send the word RESIST to Resistbot on Apple Messages, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, or by text to 50409 and answer the questions texted back.

In minutes, you’ll have contacted Congress or your other elected officials. Make your letter open for maximum effect.

Find Your Elected Officials

USA.gov has a tool to to find your Federal, State, and Local officials, just enter your address. They provide a physical address, phone numbers, and social media accounts for every elected official.

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Volunteer

We didn't find volunteer opportunities with WebAIM. But you can use these resources to check if your chosen cause or organization has volunteer openings or memberships.

VolunteerMatch.org

VolunteerMatch believes that volunteering can change lives – starting with yours. When we connect with our communities and each other through service we can find our passion and purpose, build camaraderie and hope, and experience joy and gratitude.

Volunteer as a Poll Worker

Poll workers are essential to ensure elections are a success. During each election, millions of Americans dedicate themselves to sustaining the backbone of democracy - our election process.

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Register to Vote

Register or check your registration status and find out what issues are on your ballot.

Vote.org

Vote Like A Beast

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Analyze Where You Are Spending Your Money

For better, or for worse, some companies and politicians only seem to respond to boycotts or an increase in sales. So wield your purchasing power carefully!

Find companies who align with your cause and support them.

Find companies that don't support your cause and spend your money at alternative companies.

Goods Unite Us

Search for a company and find their political donations. Get suggestions for alternative brands. Do some research and spend your money wisely!

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Open Secrets

Look up a politician to see who is funding their campaign.

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Learning / Education

It's important to actively learn about the issues you are passionate about. Consider taking a class, read a book, or do a project that will immerse yourself into your cause.

Here are some resources WebAIM has provided.

Virtual Web Accessibility Training

The following are some general examples of the types of courses and books you could look for.

Next Step

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