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Upcoming hearings, rally - your voice, your services, your chance to help. The money is there - will you be?
Last week, the Legislature's in-house analysts released a report saying California's finances are looking better than ever. In a year and a half, we'll have over $11 billion in reserves. To see our system tap into that, we need to get the Governor's support - and ensure we aren't included in threatened cuts of over a billion dollars.
We must continue to #SpeakForJustice. Can you join us?
On Tuesday, December 1, there are two hearings, one in Los Angeles, and one in Sacramento. The LA hearing will cover general special session topics - a session that includes us, and is supposed to address the crisis in the developmental services system. The Sacramento hearing is about children with special needs - and this includes many families in our system. Come to both and advocate for 10% + Reform.
On Thursday, December 10, advocates will hold a three-part rally in Sacramento. Starting at the Tower Bridge, we will march to the North Steps of the Capitol. There, we'll raise our voices and speak for justice. Afterwards, it's off to the Governor's mansion to show that our community isn't going away. Bring noisemakers.
And on Thursday, December 17, there will be a second informational hearing, in Oakland. A follow-up to the LA hearing, this one will focus on a tobacco tax. But the special session was supposed to be a way to fix our system, which is being pushed by the funding crisis over the brink. We need you to remind these legislators that 10% + Reform is the solution our system needs.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Los Angeles: Hearing starts at 9:30 a.m., in the Ronald Reagan State Building Auditorium. Location is 300 South Spring Street, Los Angeles. Parking available across the street.
Sacramento: Hearing runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in State Capitol room 3191. Parking available across from the Capitol.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Meet at Raley Field between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento. Ample parking available on site. March to the Capitol leaves at 10:30 a.m. (approx. 1 mile). Protest rally on the North Steps of the Capitol is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with parking available. March to the Governor's mansion (approx 0.7 miles), with a 1 p.m. protest start time. Bring noisemakers, signs and check the weather.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Hearing runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Elihu Harris State Office Building, Room 1. Location is 1515 Clay Street, Oakland. Parking available across the street.
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Pro Tips...
- For hearings, practice what you want to say beforehand. You'll likely have only 2 minutes - not 3, not 2 1/2 - to introduce yourself and share your story. Is your program closing? Have you lost services? Seen people lose their jobs? Afraid any of that might happen to you? Tell them.
- Be sure to arrive early. Local traffic varies quite a bit.
- Share this with your community. Hit "forward" and pass the message on.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
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Regional Center Holiday Closures
Please be advised that Lanterman Regional Center will be closed on the following days for the Thanksgiving holiday:
- Thursday, November 26, 2015
- Friday, November 27, 2015
If you have an emergency during the holiday closures and need assistance from the Regional Center, call the main phone number at 213.383.1300 and follow the recorded instructions.
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Stay in Touch with Lanterman
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Have you heard? You now have another great way to keep up to date with what's going on at Lanterman - our Facebook page. Like and follow our page to find out about the latest trainings, meetings, events and other information related to Lanterman and our community. It's also a great way to find out what's going on in the general news with regards to developmental disabilities.
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Be the First to Know...Subscribe to Lanterman's E-mail Bulletins
It’s easy to subscribe to Lanterman’s e-mail bulletins. Simply visit lanterman.org and click on “Subscribe” to provide us with your e-mail address. You will automatically be signed up to receive e-mail bulletins about information related to Lanterman Regional Center’s general activities and events.
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Board Welcomes Your Attendance At Its Meetings
Anyone in the community is welcome to attend Lanterman’s board of directors meeting. The monthly meeting is conducted on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at Lanterman Regional Center. Contact Frank Lara in advance at 213.252.4902 or flara@lanterman.org so you can be placed on the list of attendees.
Learn more about Lanterman's Board of Directors
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