From ADAPT, April 21, 2009
On Wednesday, April 29, join the fight to pass the Community Choice Act (CCA)! Whether you are in Washington, DC, or around the United States, your help is needed. ADAPT, SEIU and NCIL with the support of Philadelphia-area Local 1199C are working together for a historic march and lobby day to pass the CCA!
If you will be in DC on April 29, and want to march to Capitol Hill and lobby with us:
Meet us at 9:30 am sharp at the Holiday Inn located at 550 C Street SW.
We will be marching rain or shine so dress appropriately. You will be assigned to a “color team” to stay with as you march and lobby, so be sure to look out for the people doing team assignments. Wear a t-shirt to represent your organization or your disability pride! This event will run till at least 3 pm. If you and/or your organization plan to attend, please RSVP by 5 pm April 23 to Amber at ambity@aol.com.
If you will not be in DC, but want to coordinate a Hometown CCA Day:
We need your help! Gather up all the advocates you know to contact your legislators in DC and their home offices. You can call, fax, or e-mail your elected officials. If your elected officials support the CCA, thank them! If they don’t, encourage the m to sign on ASAP! Doing this as a group makes the work a lot more fun.
The best time to do this on April 29 is in the morning, if possible. If you and/or your organization plan to do a Hometown CCA Day event, please RSVP by 5 pm April 23 to Amber at ambity@aol.com. Below are links to materials you can use to successfully lobby or thank your legislators!
If you and your organization participated in the CCA Kickoff in March, this is a great follow up event. Let’s make 2009 the year we FREE OUR PEOPLE!
For more information about the CCA and ADAPT, see www.adapt.org.