We came, we saw, we conquered: Roll on Capitol Hill 2025

What a privilege it is to be #disabled in #America. I can roll up to the Capitol, call out the government's failures, and not be jailed for it - just overlooked, underfunded, and told to 'be patient.'

But let me be clear: I didn't come this far to whisper. I came to make #policy personal.

Tamara Roberts-Blackwell - Kansas

This isn't about politics. This is about people. About the right to live independently, thrive in our communities, and have our needs not just acknowledged - but prioritized.

I won't stop showing up. I won't stop speaking up. Because we deserve a future that fits all of us.

Ali Ingersoll - North Carolina

Advocacy is long, often behind-the-scenes, and it's definitely not glamorous. But it matters. When we do this work together, we move the needle toward independence, dignity, and real change.

Namel TapWaterz Norris - New York

I had the honor of meeting Rep. Nicholas Langworthy's team during @unitedspinal Roll On Capitol Hill last week and Ended the meeting with a verse because my voice and story deserve to be heard! Tag someone who turns their pain into power. Keep pushing. Keep rolling!

Shanta Abe Favors - Michigan

I am here with other incredible advocates from across the nation, our spirits are united by a singular mission, to elevate the voices of millions of disabled Americans. This is more than a meeting; it is a movement.

Together, we are sharing our powerful stories and experiences with members of Congress, bringing to the forefront the urgent needs of our community.

Katie Freyer - Michigan

These are not fringe issues - they touch nearly every household in our community. That's why it's so important that our voices - those directly impacted - are heard and supported.

The fight doesn't end when I return home. It continues in every conversation, every meeting, every moment we push for change…

Connor Gow - New York

United Spinal Association is all about making the world more inclusive for us disabled folks. They work to improve our current struggles that we face on a day to day basis.

It's completely free to join as a member! There is power in numbers and the more people we have to advocate, the better our lives can become.

The fight is far from over - Join our Grassroots Advocacy Network. Take action and contact your member of Congress. Support our Advocacy Impact Fund.