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| Rally Day at the Capitol! |
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| Date: 4/15/2008 |
| Time: 8:30:00 AM |
| Rally Day at the Capitol!!
What do we know? We know that too many wait. We know that too many live in quiet desperation, in isolation watching skills deteriorate or never develop because of lack of services. We know that people with disabilities deserve more. We know that the families who love and support them are American Heroes and deserve support. We know that nations should be judged by how they treat their most vulnerable.
We know that if that is to change we must unify our voices and tell our stories.
This year, the Family Support Network, The Arc of Illinois, The Autism Society of Illinois, Giant Steps, Autism Speaks, and IADD-PAC have joined together organizing Disability Autism Family Day at the Capitol.
WE need you! Please join us!!
What: $18,000,000 in NEW services through the Children and Adult Home-Based Support Services Programs and Community Integrated Living Arrangements.
When: Tuesday, April 15th, starting at 8:30 am
Where: Illinois State Capitol, Springfield!!
Anticipated Bus Sites:
North West Metro: Hawthorne Mall,
West Suburbs: Oak Brook Mall,
Chicago: 87th and the Dan Ryan in the Jewel lot,
Southwest Metro:
Orland Square Mall, More information coming soon!
Tentative Agenda:
All Day - Exhibitor tables in the Capitol Hallways
All Day - Visits with your legislators!
All Day - Information, Handouts, and Moral Support - Capitol Hallways and Howlett Building Hall of Flags
All Day - Parent Mentors available to assist with visits.
11:00 to 1:00 - Rally in the Rotunda
What to Expect in Springfield.
Rally Day in Springfield will be crazy. You will feel exhausted and disorganized at the end of the day. Your adrenaline will be up and you will feel empowered. That's the way it is. a crazy place.
The goal of the day is really to impress the legislators with our numbers. We'll all be wearing buttons showing our unity. It's just one more way to show them how important our services are to us and that we are willing to fight for them.
The Capitol will be crowded. It might be hard to find your legislators. Some of you will have great stories of success. Some will feel exhausted and disgruntled.
If you just CANNOT get to Springfield, call your legislators, write your letters, and participate in some of the ideas we've suggested below.
Remember, do whatever you can do and celebrate your successes.
Want to be Active from Home? Here are Some Ideas.
1. Make an appointment and meet with your legislators in their home offices. If you need help identifying your legislator, finding other families to join you, or would like materials to share, contact us at 309-693-8981 or fsn@familysupportnetwork.org.
2. Talk to the media. Call your local newspaper and tell your story. We can help by supplying you with materials or you can refer them to us for more information. You can access our materials on the home page of our website at www.familysupportnetwork.org.
3. Organize a Rally. Talk to your local service providers and see about collaborating in organizing a rally. Invite the press and your legislators. Have families tell your stories. Need help? Talk to us. We can give you ideas and hook you up with other families and service providers in your area.
4. And, of course, WRITE THOSE LETTERS!
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State Capitol
Springfield, IL
United States
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For more information contact
Family Support Network
309-693-8981 |
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