Advocacy doesn’t require a title, a background in policy, or years of experience - it starts with lived experience and a willingness to speak up. This free Advocacy Workshop is designed to help families, providers, and community members understand how their voices directly influence access to services, like music therapy, at the state level.
During this session, we’ll break down how current decisions about Medicaid waivers and services are being made, where public input fits into that process, and why timing matters. You’ll learn how MTAC works to carry real stories, concerns, and data from the community to state decision-makers - and how your participation strengthens that effort.
Whether you’re a parent, therapist, business owner, educator, or advocate, your perspective is needed. When individuals show up and share their experiences, it creates a collective voice that cannot be ignored.
A clear understanding of how advocacy impacts access to music therapy
Practical ways to share feedback that reaches decision-makers
Insight into current waiver discussions and why engagement matters now
Simple, realistic actions you can take - no lobbying experience required
Share your experiences and insights to inform policy decisions
Participate in state and community feedback opportunities
Stay informed through the MTAC newsletter and updates
Encourage others to add their voices and strengthen the coalition
Your participation matters. Small actions - when taken together - lead to meaningful, lasting change for music therapy access.