by Melanie Brunson
Make plans now to attend the first legislative seminar of the 21st century. The seminar, which will take place during the weekend of March 18-20, is an opportunity for all of us to take action on the important issues of our time. We have a full legislative agenda this year, and we need your help if we are going to convince Congress to act on it.
In addition to our traditional trip to Capitol Hill, we plan to offer an advocacy seminar where you can learn strategies and acquire tools to use, not only on the Monday sojourn to the hill, but also when you return to your own states and interact with legislators and policy-makers at the local level. At least one member of Congress has expressed an interest in attending this year’s legislative seminar. Look for more details about the program in next month’s issue of “The Braille Forum.”
In the meantime, we encourage you to make your plans to attend. The space is limited, but your opportunities to make a difference are endless! Make reservations at the Doubletree Park Terrace Hotel, which is located at 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. Call the hotel’s registration desk at (202) 232- 7000. Remember, ACB will pick up the tab for two representatives from each affiliate, for two nights’ stay.