[oregon-l] Fw: FAMILY VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD NOW!

[Patricia Kepler]

FACT Families, Friends and Community Partners -

Significant decisions affecting families with children experiencing disability are being made in Salem on a daily basis!   Many groups are vying for the attention of legislators but FAMILIES ARE UNDERREPRESENTED.  Now, more than ever, it is essential that family voices be heard!

Budget items of significant interest to families:

  a.. Reduction of already-limited resources for early intervention and early childhood special education 
  a.. Elimination of family support dollars critical to families with children with significant support needs, likely resulting in the family experiencing crisis
  a.. Redirecting dollars out of the Fairview Trust jeopardizing ability to fund necessary adaptations that allow families to keep their children at home
  a.. Reduction of crisis support funds, putting the health and safety of children with disabilities and their families at risk and resulting in additional out of home placements
  a.. Commitment to increase of peer delivered family support
BE HEARD!    DO WHAT YOU CAN!

        a.. Join us at the Capitol! Monday, March 14th for FACT Family Advocacy Day!  (Capitol Building, Room 257, 9am-4pm) 
          a.. Fill the Capitol with families, friends, and community partners concerned about services for families! Come one! Come all!  Member of a parent group? Bring a car full!  
          b.. Visit our Advocacy Headquarters! Check in at Room 257 to get advocacy information including talking points and tips on how to meet with your legislator. You can use the Advocacy Headquarters to refresh between visits with legislators and meet other families. 
        b.. Family Presence at the Capitol EVERYDAY March 10th - 18th. Join Developmental Disabilities advocates from across the State and BE HEARD! 
          a.. Visit our Advocacy Headquarters! Check in at Room 257 to get advocacy information including talking points and tips on how to meet with your legislator. You can use the Advocacy Headquarters to refresh between visits with legislators and meet other families.
        a.. Write a letter, email or call your legislator!  
          a.. TELL YOUR STORY on how these cuts would affect the ones you love. 
          b.. If unable to attend you can Mail, Email or Fax it to the FACT office at 619 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 102, Portland, OR 97205, by March 11th and we will deliver it for you. 
        b.. Email or FACEBOOK your legislator to tell your story today! 
          a.. Find your legislator here:  http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/ 
      Additional Information
     
      Planning YOUR visit:

        a.. Find out your state legislators' names and office numbers: www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/ Just enter your home address 
        b.. Make an appointment with your legislators and/or their staff. 
        c.. Let us know when you will be making your voice heard at the Capitol!  Email info at factoregon.org if joining us on Monday March 14th.  Email the GO! Project Coordinator, Cheryl Cisneros at info at oregonddcoalition.org for other days. 
        d.. Review the DD Coalition Advocacy Overview and Fact Sheets 
        e.. You are welcome to bring your child!  If not, bring pictures 
     On YOUR Day(s) of Advocacy at the Capitol:

        a.. Bring quarters for parking meters. Try to carpool with others 
        b.. Bring a camera to take pictures during your visit with your legislators and/or their staff 
        c.. Check in at the DD Advocacy Headquarters at the Capitol in Room 257. There will be people to help and provide current fact sheets, tips, and advocacy support. 
        d.. There is a cafeteria in the Capitol otherwise bring your lunch.  Light refreshments and a place to eat your lunch will be available in the Advocacy Headquarters in Room 257. 
     
      Agenda for March 14, 2010 (subject to change)

       

      9:00 - 10:00 

      Check in and get assistance (Room 257)

      10:00 - 12:00 

      Visit with Legislators and/or staff

      Break for Lunch

      1:00 - 2:00 

      Check in and get assistance (Room 257)

      2:00 - 4:00 

      Visit with Legislators and/or staff

      (A tour of the Capitol will take place if schedules permit)
     Quick Links: 

      Coalition Website | Fact Sheets | Bill Tracking Report |

      Click on Fact Sheets for Advocacy Tips and Resources

      Get Involved: Adopt-a-Legislator
     

The most effective resource you have to influence the decision makers in Salem is YOUR presence and YOUR voice.  BE SEEN AND BE HEARD.  The FACT Family Advocacy Network is available to answer questions and to share ideas for effective advocacy.  We will also support those interested in arranging to car pool.   Email us at info at factoregon.org or call us at 1-888-988-FACT (3228) with any questions and to let us know when you will be joining us at the Capitol.

See you on March 14th!

The FACT Family Advocacy Network

  

 

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