Public programs depend on government funds. Those making decisions about national, provincial and local budgets don’t know how programs are working unless someone tells them.

If you want your services to expand or improve, write to your municipality’s, province’s, or country’s decision-makers and let them know your thoughts.

If you’re on wait lists and aren’t getting what you need, tell them about that too.

People You Can Contact

Politicians

Writing a letter to a politician can go a long way towards getting people to think differently about needs. Elected officials realize that one letter represents the opinion of hundreds of people.

Letters to politicians don’t get shared anywhere but in their offices, so there are no concerns about privacy.

Contact information for government representatives can typically be found on their website.

Local Services

Local services are designed  to meet the needs of their community. Many look for feedback from the people they serve. If you appreciate what they are doing, or have ideas for improving service, consider sending them your thoughts.

Media Outlets

Sometimes media outlets describe events or situations related to neurodivergent people, but they  rarely share the complexity of these people’s situations and problems. By reaching out to media outlets or commenting on their posts and articles, you might be able to contribute to a fuller understanding of the story.