Manhattan Family Advocacy Day
Friday, February 27, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
InterAgency Council
150 West 30th St. (near 7th Ave.), 15th floor, NY., NY 1001
Join us as we meet with our legislators to discuss critical issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families!
9:30-11:00 at IAC: Briefing Session to explain the important issues. Everyone will get written “talking points.”
12:00-2:00 Group Visits to Manhattan legislators in their Manhattan offices to voice our concerns and ask for their help. We assure you that it won’t be difficult or intimidating–all you need to do is tell your story.
SPEAK OUT to preserve and improve services for people with developmental disabilities!
► We must tell our legislators how critical OPWDD* services are in the lives of people with developmental disabilities!
► We must advocate for the development of new residential services for people in urgent need!
*OPWDD = New York State’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Please RSVP Now: Yes, No, or Maybe
IMPORTANT: BRING PHOTO ID for entry into government buildings.
Parents: Also bring a photo of your child.
We need to know in advance the names and addresses of everyone who will participate… To sign up, contact: Margaret Puddington at or 212-799-2042 or Margaret.puddington@gmail.com. Give her your name, address with zip code, phone, and e-mail.