How Action Button Makes Advocacy Easy and Effective
- Selena J
- Mar 7
- 3 min read
We’d love your support in making February 22nd Language Advocacy Day! Thanks to Action Button, it’s super easy to contact your representatives to share why linguistic accessibility is so important.
In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to make your voice heard on issues that matter to you.
In this blog post, we're excited to share how you can use the Action Button to reach out to your lawmakers and really make an impact.
Before we dive in, let's talk about the why
Action Button is an effective advocacy tool for language policy.
Action Button focuses on direct and immediate actions like contacting lawmakers
Language policy accessibility ensures that all individuals, regardless of their linguistic background, have equal access to essential services and information.
This is particularly important in a multicultural country like Canada, where linguistic diversity is a significant aspect of the national identity. That's why the Language Access Coalition of Canada is dedicated to advancing language access policies and promoting linguistic diversity and inclusivity. The coalition works to ensure that no language is left behind, which is vital for fostering social inclusion and equity.
Supporting and campaigning for language policy accessibility is essential for protecting the rights of minority language speakers.
How does it work?
By using Action Button, you can send messages to representatives at the federal and provincial level, urging them to support similar investments and policies that promote linguistic diversity and accessibility
Action Button is intended to enable prompt and direct actions, such as reaching out to lawmakers, which can be crucial for advocacy efforts. For instance, it can be particularly beneficial in seeking funding and support for official language minority communities.
The Government of Canada recently announced an investment of more than $20 million to support official language minority communities. This funding aims to enhance the vitality of English and French-speaking minority communities and promote linguistic and cultural diversity across the country.
Action Button enables us to advocate for sustained support and funding for these communities by amplifying our message and ensuring that policymakers recognize the significance of investing in official language minority communities.
Why Contacting Your Lawmaker Matters
Lawmakers are elected to represent the interests of their constituents. That's you!
Reaching out to them is a great way to share your thoughts and make sure your voice is heard when it comes to their decisions!
Whether you're advocating for a new piece of legislation or urging them to support an existing one, your voice can help shape the policies that affect your community.
We have outlined key policy recommendations to improve language accessibility in Canada:
Proclaim February 22nd as Language Advocacy Day - a day dedicated to language access.
Introduce an “active offer” of language services in public service settings, including healthcare, to reflect local and regional linguistic diversity.
Mandate the display of “Language Services Available” posters featuring the National Interpreter Symbol in all public offices.
Require certified American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ) translations for public announcements.
Allocate increased resources for Indigenous language education and revitalization.
Introducing Action Button
Action Button is a powerful tool that makes it easy to contact your lawmakers. With just a few clicks, you can send a pre-written message to your representatives at the federal and provincial levels. The tool is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, allowing you to take action quickly and effectively.
You can get your voice heard in no time! Seriously, it takes less than a minute to send your email. Don’t take our word for it—check out the video below!
The LACC has written the message for you and put together two awesome infographics just for you! They’re perfect for following along and sharing with your network on how to use the Action Button.
Visit the Action Button Website: We’ve made it super easy for you by linking the infographics with the email campaign right above and at the end of this blog post.
Enter Your Information: Pop in your name, email and postal code! This info helps connect you with your representatives.
Edit and Send Your Message: The message is already written for you, but you can customize it if you'd like. Once you're satisfied with your message, click "Send."
Spread the Word: Share the link with your friends, family and social networks. Encourage others to join you in contacting their lawmakers.
Reaching out to your lawmakers is a fantastic way to make a difference and let your voice shine through.
Let's make some positive changes together!
Ready to get started?
Feel free to reach out to your lawmakers right away by clicking on the links below!
Let's join forces and make a positive impact together!
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