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THE “DO THE RIGHT
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What you can do! Collaborate with consumers, families,
and providers to:
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Organize and attend local and regional meetings with Illinois State
Senators and Representatives in their home districts during March and
early April,
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Organize visits to your legislators in their home offices
or in their Capitol offices,
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Coordinate media efforts to publicize the threats to community services
during April and May.
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Participate in a massive statewide communications effort including
e-mails, letters, phone calls and faxes to all State Senators,
Representatives and Governor Blagojevich,
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Plan to attend a massive rally of thousands of supporters of community
services in Springfield on May 7.
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Who is the
"Do the Right
Thinq
The "Do the Right Thing
Coalition" is led by six statewide advocacy groups who have agreed on a
common agenda, who are working together and sharing resources to make sure
that people with developmental and mental disabilities receive the very best
services possible. However, the "Do the Right Thing Coalition" is every
individual, every family, and every organization willing to work together to
improve and expand services for people with disabilities. The lead
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United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois
310 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)528-9681
www.ucpillinois.com
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Illinois Association
of Rehabilitation Facilities
206 South 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)753-1190
www.iarf.org
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Institute on Public Policy
1913TownlineRd.,POBox3418
Peoria,IL 61612
(309)691-3800
www.instituteonline.org
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The Arc of Illinois
18207 Dixie Highway,Suite A
Homewood,
IL 60430
(708)206-1930
www.thearcofil.org
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Don Moss & Associates
310 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)528-6977 |
Family Support Network
5739 West Martindale
Ln.
Peoria,lL61615
(309) 693-8981
www.familysupportnetwork.org
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Do You Need Help? We've Got It!
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Call any of the above organizations if you
need more information.
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The "Do the Right Thing
Agenda and Talking Points" are included in this mailing.
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Check
the websites of any of the above
organizations for updates, sample letters, and other helpful information.
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Call
any of us to be connected with other advocates in your area.
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Don't
know who your legislator is? Check out
http://capwiz.com/thearc/home
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A
comprehensive media list is available at
http://capwiz.com/thearc/dbq/media/
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Check
out http://www.familysupportnetwork.org/TipsonCommunicating.htmfor
"Tips on Communicating with Your
Policymaker".
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Check out http://www.iacdd.org/5-14-01coalition
files/frame.htm for a great
PowerPoint presentation on services in Illinois. This gives a historical
perspective and can be shared with legislators.
You can either download it or contact The Arc of Illinois for a copy on
CD.
Legislators are in Springfield for session
most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They are generally in their home
districts on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. In addition, we know
they will be in Springfield on March 21,24,
and 28. The legislative calendar is posted on line at http://www.legis.state.il.us/.
It is very helpful to make appointments ahead of time.
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